Park Ambassador #1874 - Recreation Chester Frost Park - General Services Division

Full Time
Hamilton County, TN
Posted
Job description
Description

THIS POSITION IS FOR TWO (2) VACANCIES AND IS LOCATED AT CHESTER FROST PARK.

Under general supervision and as a primary park visitor contact, interacts with the public to assist in the safe use and enjoyment of Hamilton County Park resources, programs and activities; protects the use of Hamilton County Park lands and facilities; and performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Tasks

Provides guidance, assistance, and informative programming to park users and visitors; provides reservation and/or check-in assistance to park visitors; compiles and forwards reports with recommendations; responds to events in parks; provides basic first aid, and other assistance as required by the situation; ensures all visitors have a safe and enjoyable park experience; enforces park policies and regulations; works a rotating schedule with hours and days outside the traditional work week. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of Hamilton County parks’ history, wildlife, natural statistics, and recreation opportunities.
Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and policies regarding park lands and resources.
Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of bookkeeping, record keeping, and file management.
Knowledge of Hamilton County General Government policies and procedures.
Skill in communicating effectively in both oral and written form with a variety of people and organizations.
Skill in working in a highly dynamic work environment with changing program demands and priorities.
Skill in assessing situations and taking actions appropriate to the needs.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, related agencies and representatives, law enforcement agencies, users of park facilities, interested parties and the public.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of a High School diploma is required. A valid driver’s license is also required.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires employees to become certified in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire and retain certification while in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable walking and standing with intermittent sitting and driving. Based on business needs, work may require riding in a vehicle for extended periods of time or sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Employee regularly works in outside in extreme weather conditions. Work requires interaction with park visitors and the general public.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

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