Apply online: https://bit.ly/ParkRangerAssistant
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Park Ranger Assistant provides information and assistance to the public and enforces laws, rules and regulations (including sections of the Fremont Municipal Code) pertaining to park and recreation facilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (This is a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)
- Responsible for patrol and general supervision of Central Park and its recreation facilities and picnic areas
- Give information and provide assistance to the public acting as a City of Fremont liaison
- As a Public Officer, may enforce the Fremont Municipal Code within the park system including issuing citations
- Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Fremont park operations
- Maintain continual radio communication with other staff
- Provide traffic and parking control as needed
- Provide emergency animal services
- Conduct historical and natural history interpretive programs for children and adults
- Responsible for patrol/supervision of other facilities/ parks throughout Fremont as needed
- Perform minor maintenance work on equipment and facilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years old; Over 21 preferred
- Must possess and retain a valid class C California Driver's License
- Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (11166.5 PC)
- Employees are required to be certified in Adult/Child CPR & First Aid from American Red Cross, American Heart Association or supervisor approved equivalent. Employees must be certified within 30 days of hire date or prior to the first day of work, whichever occurs earlier.
- Fingerprinting and negative TB test results are required
- Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States as a condition of employment
- Must have ability to pass a physical examination
- All candidates must meet the following physical requirements:
- Swim 50 yards without stopping
- Sit or stand for long periods of time (90% of assigned shift, possibly in excess of 10 hours)
- Ability to walk up and down stairs
- Ability to lift and maneuver at least 50 pounds
- Ability to be active for the entire work shift
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, and pull
- Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Be able to ride a bicycle
- Be able to work outdoors in wet conditions and extreme heat and direct sunlight
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
- Ability to establish/maintain productive relations and positive attitude toward others
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service while performing assigned duties, including interpreting and conveying information throughout Central Park
- Supervise public use to enhance recreation activities and insure safe and legal use
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Possess above average organizational skills and be able to multitask
- Possess above average written and oral communication skills
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in performing all aspects of assigned responsibilities
- Respond to emergencies in a timely and safe manner and produce competent reports of incidents and injuries
- Recognize hazardous situations and contain area until help arrives and assist other City departments in the event of major emergencies
SELECTION PROCESS
Qualified application will be evaluated on the basis of related experience and quality of presentation.
The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview. Applicant evaluations may include a written and physical test. Satisfactory candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Placements are anticipated immediately after the list is established. Some placements may be assigned to emphasize public education as the City's needs require.
Vaccination Status: The City of Fremont requires new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 absent an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. All new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination to Human Resources upon final job offer. If an individual is in the process of being vaccinated, their start date may be adjusted to a future date after they have been fully vaccinated. In general, an individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment from the City who do not comply with this mandate will have their offer of employment rescinded.
This mandate allows for medical or religious exemptions. Individuals may submit requests for a reasonable accommodation based on medical condition or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
Some positions may require a health evaluation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, apply online by submitting a completed City application and resume through our on line application system: https://fremont.workbrightats.com/jobs/
Reasonable Accommodation: The Recreation Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4347 or emailing recjobs@fremont.gov.
THE CITY OF FREMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
