8210-Head Park Ranger

Job Description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Head Park Patrol Officer

Job Code: 8210

DEFINITION

Under direction, the 8210 Head Park Ranger is responsible directly, and through supervision of Park Rangers, for providing public safety, park information, and protecting properties of the Recreation and Park Department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

8210 Head Park Ranger is distinguished from class 8208 Park Ranger in that the former supervises subordinates.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises 8208 Park Rangers.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises Park Rangers in their assigned duties on a daily basis by inspecting Park Rangers to ensure that they are fit for duty and that they are in correct uniform; briefing Park Rangers in critical security issues; and maintaining regular and frequent radio communications with Park Rangers.

2. Assigns equipment such as mobile units (vehicles, bicycles) and hand-held radios to Park Rangers.

3. Closes park buildings and public restrooms; provides traffic control; and special detailing of Park Rangers in emergency situations.

4. Prepares time reports for subordinates by keeping an accurate account of Park Ranger�s work hours, vacation, sick leave and comp time and forwards the recorded time rolls in a timely manner. Prepares work reports for administrative staff such as incident reports, discipline reports, worker's compensation reports, employee performance evaluations and other reports as required.

5. Patrols park and recreation facilities on foot or in mobile units (vehicles, bicycles) in order to observe, report and correct, if possible, unusual occurrences, serious accidents, vandalism, or hazardous conditions.

6. Secures department properties such as fields, facilities, and parks, implementing temporary safeguards to damaged entry points and initiates maintenance through proper procedures and channels; ensures closure of such properties when weather or other conditions make them unsuitable for use.

7. Enforces parking regulations by issuing parking citations for vehicles illegally parked on Recreation and Park Department property.

8. Enforces park code by issuing citations for violations of the Park code, such as the use of the park for special events without a valid use permit. Confirms that event organizers have valid use permits.

9. Removes road obstructions, lifts and places barricades (20 or more) at road closures as required; prevents improper, prohibited, or unsafe use of recreational facilities, fields, parks, roads, and equipment by park users; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic during events, emergencies, and closures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: park areas, facilities and locations operated by the recreation and park department; departmental regulations governing use of park and recreation facilities; and operating electronic equipment.

Ability or Skill to: Prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the work and performance of Park Rangers ; direct Park Rangers to ensure maximum coverage of park areas and facilities; provide a structured work environment; delegate work assignments; train and motivate subordinates; interact effectively with individuals, groups and members of the general public; maintain a positive attitude; and remain calm, use emotional intelligence, and think clearly in difficult, stressful, frustrating, and/or confrontational situations; problem solve; carry out oral and written instructions; act quickly in emergencies; follow park patrol procedure and observe suspicious activity and violation of park misuse; stand and walk for a long period of time; lift heavy objects (up to 45 lbs.); prepare written communications in an understandable, clear and concise manner using correct grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling; condense desired message into grammatically correct and succinct written passages; and convey ideas in a clear and understandable manner to verbally persuade, summarize and justify views effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Three (3) years of work experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit, park ranger, security officer/guard, or a similar position which actively protects life and property or issues citations and performs code enforcement (i.e., park, vehicle and/or penal code).

License and Certification:

Possession of a current California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest Certification

Possession of a valid driver license. Must obtain a valid California Class C driver�s license by the date of appointment.

Substitution:

Successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience and California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest Certification.

Possession of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units in criminal justice, administration of justice, or related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements:

This classification requires considerable walking and standing, exposure to physical injury and other danger inherent in security work. Employees will be required to work any shift, weekends and holidays and be required to wear a uniform.

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 8208 Park Ranger

ORIGINATION DATE:

05/15/1978

AMENDED DATE:

5/16/03, 6/23/14, 10/13/17; 06/07/18; 07/07/26

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN

Standard Information

Disaster Service Work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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