PARK RANGER IV
5604
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general direction of
an administrative supervisor, an employee in this class has overall command of
the Park Rangers assigned to all parks within the jurisdiction. Responsibility
is included for all work performed and for all actions of subordinates. Work is performed under the policy direction
of the supervisor and is subject to review by him through conferences and
periodic reports. Performs related work
as required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES
Schedules and assigns subordinates to
posts, and instructs Park Rangers in their duties and in any new methods or
procedures;
Reviews
and collates the reports of subordinates, activities; prepares reports;
Supervises
and participates in investigations of complaints regarding the activities of
the Park Rangers under this jurisdiction;
Evaluates
work done and work performance and gives assistance to subordinate Park
Rangers;
Supervises
searches for missing persons in parks and beaches;
Interfaces
with the public regarding the policies and methods of the department;
Supervises
fire patrols throughout parks to prevent loss of natural resources through
fire;
Depending
on assignment, may supervise and participate in investigations of crimes where
unusual and/or difficult law enforcement problems are likely to occur;
May
be responsible for inspecting equipment to insure that it is kept in working
order.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of jurisdictional parks and
recreation areas, and of the duties of Park Rangers; thorough knowledge of
first aid and rescue methods; thorough knowledge of criminal, conservation and
other laws as pertains to departmental or jurisdictional operations; good
knowledge of the operations of all assigned parks; good knowledge of fire
prevention, patrol and fire fighting methods pertaining to wood fires; skill in
the use and care of firearms; 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 six (6) 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- Candidates must be a United
States citizen at the time of appointment; and,
3- 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,
4-
After appointment, the incumbent will be required to obtain a Peace Officer Training
Certificate recognized by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Park Ranger III.
R07/21/23
SUFFOLK
Competitive