Park Ranger - OJ Watson Park 2026

City of Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$13.18–$18.63 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Operations, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Wichita, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago

Park Ranger - OJ Watson Park 2026 Salary $13.18 - $18.63 Hourly Location Watson Park - 3022 S. McLean Boulevard, KS Job Type Limited Part-time Job Number CUSTOMER CLERK RGR OJ026 Department Parks and Recreation Division PARK Watson Park Opening Date 12/23/2025 Bargaining Unit NONE Description Benefits Questions The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. Distinguishing Features of Work This is an exciting, hands-on seasonal supervisory position at OJ Watson Park, where you will oversee daily operations, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of park visitors. You'll be responsible for supervising staff, managing park activities, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for patrons. If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in dynamic situations, and have a passion for leading teams, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact while contributing to the overall success of the park.In this role, you'll be the key point of contact between staff and management, ensuring smooth operations while developing valuable leadership skills. Whether handling cash registers, patrolling the park, or managing incident reports, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations and customer experience at OJ Watson Park. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking for a flexible, seasonal position with room for growth and leadership experience.THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITIONThe day and hours for this position: varies Bargaining Unit: No Union RepresentationPosting may come down at any time Examples of Work Performed Supervises staff and day to day operations.Completes daily incident and cash reports.Patrols the park grounds.Serves as liaison between the staff and Park Manager.Operates cash register.May perform custodial work.These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.Other related duties may be assigned as needed. Requirements of Work Ability to listen to, read, interpret and apply instructions receivedAbility to plan, organize and supervise the work of othersAbility to lift empty containers weighing up to 50 lbs. up to a 4-foot heightAbility to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80 lbs. with assistanceAbility to move about quickly, and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasksAbility to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditionsAbility to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditionsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the publicAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writingAn employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace Experience and Training Required Experience and TrainingMust be at least 18 years old.Must have a valid Kansas drivers license.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship Preferred Experience and TrainingPrevious customer service experience.Previous experience in supervisory or leadership role. Previous experience with Cash handling. Previous experience in maintenance work. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdfhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf The City of Wichita is committed to providing a competitive pay and benefits package that helps the City hire and keep good employees. Find out more about what the City offers in the following sections.Seasonal/Part-time-Limited Benefits Include: Employee Assistance Program Training 01 Are you 18 years of age or older at the time of application? yes no 02 I have the following years of experience in customer service and excellent interpersonal communication skills Less than a year of experience 1 - 2 years experience 3 - 4 years experience 5+ years experience I do not have experience in customer service and excellent interpersonal communication skills. 03 I have the following years of supervisory or leadership experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 to 2 years 3 to 5 years +6 years I do not have any years of supervisory or leadership experience. 04 I have the following years of experience in cash handling (Examples: bank teller; cashier, etc.): Less than 1 year of experience 1 to 3 years experience 4 to 7 years experience 8+ years experience I do not have experience in cash handling. 05 I have the following years of experience in maintenance work: Less than 1 year experience 1 to 2 years experience. 3 to 4 years experience. +5 years experience. I do not have any maintenance work experience. 06 I have a valid drivers license: Yes No 07 I understand this position requires work in all outdoor weather conditions. I am willing and able to meet this job requirement. Yes No 08 I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Yes No Required Question Employer City of Wichita Address 455 N. Main Wichita, Kansas, 67202 Phone 316-268-4531 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita

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City of Wichita, KS