PARK RANGER II 5602

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for directing the protection of a small park or assisting a supervisor in the direction of a large park. The incumbent is responsible for performing the duties of park protection as well as administrative duties. Work is reviewed by either a Park Ranger III or the Park Ranger IV by periodic reports, conferences and observation of work performed for effectiveness of results. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises, trains and instructs subordinate Park Rangers in the performance of their duties;

Assists in calming civil disorders, such as unruly groups at parks and beaches;

Supervises and assists in conducting searches for missing persons at parks and recreational areas;

Conducts extensive fire patrols in parks to prevent loss of natural resources through fire;

Maintains records and prepares reports on the operations and unusual incidents that occur at the assigned park;

Prepares evaluations for work performed by subordinate Park Rangers;

May act as a Post Commander or as an Assistant Post Commander responsible for the protection of public park or recreational area;

Depending on assignment, may participate in and direct investigations of crimes which occur in the park; may book persons arrested.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of park areas to which assigned; good knowledge of first-aid procedures; good knowledge of criminal, conservation and other laws as pertains to departmental or jurisdictional operations; good knowledge of the principles and practices of jurisdictional parks and recreation areas; skill in the use and care of firearms; ability to learn park procedures regarding large picnics, camping, tenting, fire control, beach patrol and emergency rescue; ability to direct traffic and control parking in parks and at beaches; ability to enforce law and park rules with firmness, tact, impartiality and to deal courteously with the public; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing, physical and mental condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of supervisory experience as a peace or police officer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

1- Candidates must be 20 years of age at the time of appointment; and,

2- There will be qualifying medical, psychological, and physical agility evaluations*; and,

3- Candidates must be a United States citizen at the time of appointment; and,

4- At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State; and,

5- After appointment, incumbents will be required to obtain a Peace Officer Training Certificate recognized by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as Park Ranger I.

*At the discretion of the Appointing Authority, qualifying evaluations may be waived for candidates who previously passed the required evaluations, and have been continuously employed since then in a peace officer or police officer position within Suffolk County. “Continuously” is defined as having no break greater than one (1) year.

R07/21/23

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive