Seasonal Park Ranger - Multiple Locations

Duties

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has an exciting opportunity to support the statewide Park Ranger Program as a Seasonal Park Ranger - Multiple Locations.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Park Rangers serve as ambassadors and site security at State Parks and Historic Sites across New York; their duties are wide-ranging in scope and include patrolling campgrounds, beaches, cabin areas, marinas, trails, and park buildings; assisting with camping and boater registration and permits; confirming park entrances and exits are secure; helping with general security services for large events such as concerts, fairs, including monitoring and screening attendees or providing traffic and crowd control; and assisting with traffic management during peak periods.

Park Rangers respond to calls for assistance, summon emergency responders as needed and ensure that patrons and property are safe and secure until police arrive. In addition, Park Rangers administer basic First Aid as trained and may assist police with search and rescue efforts and fire prevention and suppression activities. In addition to their regular duties, Park Rangers may periodically assist staff at toll booths and perform bank runs and audits. Rangers also assist site staff in maintaining and closing facilities, maintaining swim facility safety, and similar.

Park Rangers are subject to the provisions of the Security Guard Act of 1993, are unarmed, and have neither peace nor police officer status.

Minimum qualifications

None per Civil Service (see Operational Needs & Qualifications in the Additional Comments below).

Additional comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS & QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate Must:
- be at least age 18 at time of appointment
- have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- have a valid NYS Drivers License when required to drive state vehicles
- meet certain physical and medical requirements
- be of good moral character and successfully complete a background investigation
- successfully complete 24 hours of Security Guard training provided by NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
-Possess basic computer and smartphone skills
-Have a valid NYS issued ID

This position is expected to run from late April/early May through early September with the possibility of being extended longer depending on the operational need of the facility to which you are assigned.

Niagara - Park Ranger Locations:
Woodlawn Beach State Park: Erie County
Buffalo Harbor State Park: Erie County
Evangola State Park: Erie County
Beaver Island State Park: Erie County
Niagara Falls State Park: Niagara County
DeVeaux Woods State Park: Niagara County
Devils Hole State Park: Niagara County
Four Mile Creek State Park: Niagara County
Golden Hill State Park: Niagara County
Whirlpool State Park: Niagara County

Please note: A New York State Driver License meets this requirement. Those with a driver license issued by another state, or those who do not have a driver license are required to have a valid New York State Non-Driver ID to meet the qualifications to apply for a NY State Security Guard License

Fees Apply: Candidates are required to pay for background fingerprinting ($104.50) and NYS Security Guard License Application Fee ($36).

UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, APPEARANCE & CONDUCT STANDARDS
All uniforms and equipment are provided and must be returned at the end of the season. Uniforms may only be worn while on duty and any issued equipment can only be used for official State business. Park Rangers are expected to present an image consistent with and act in accordance with the mission of the agency.

Civil service details

• Jurisdictional class: Non-competitive Class
• Appointment type: Temporary
• Salary grade: Hourly
• Bargaining unit: SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
• NY HELPS: No
• Telecommuting allowed?: No