County Park Ranger

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 Compensation: $47,402.00

Burlington County Parks System has openings for full time County Park Ranger.

This position is responsible for opening and closing parks and facilities, cleaning restrooms, trash management, and general maintenance while interacting with the public. 

Responsibilities/Duties

• Under supervision, conducts daily routine custodial and security duties, and foot patrols along trails.  Inspects parks and related facilities; resolves and reports maintenance and other issues as needed.
• Engages with the public and permit holders, providing information pertaining to park use, events, points of interest, nature, safety.  Enforces laws, regulations and policies; responds to a variety of incidents and emergencies.  Participates in programs where applicable.
• Work hours:  Burlington County Parks are open from dawn to dusk, 7 days/week, 365 days/year.  Hiring for PM shift, which adjusts based on sunset.  40 hours per week; 3-week rotating schedule.  This is an essential position, which includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Appointees will be required to pass medical and psychological testing, a background investigation and successfully complete a training program mandated by the New Jersey Police Training Commission within 18 months of appointment.
• AGE: minimum of 18 years of age
• LICENSE: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
• EDUCATION: Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in work involving the care, maintenance, and protection of park resources and facilities and/or in the conservation of natural, cultural, and other park resources and/or in the explanation and education of the public regarding such resources.
• NOTE:   Satisfactory completion of thirty (30) semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university with at least six (6) semester hours of credit in one of the following areas may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience: park and recreation management, the natural sciences, history, archeology, sociology, police science, urban affairs, criminal justice or the behavioral sciences.

Additional Information

Interested candidates should send their resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us

Contact Information

Burlington County Parks
Email: applications@co.burlington.nj.us
Website: Apply Online