Part Time Park Ranger

Part Time Park Ranger

Salary

$18.25 Hourly

Location

Parks & Recreation Division - Frederick, MD

Job Type

Part-Time Non-Benefited

Job Number

FY26-00580

Department

Parks Management

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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JOB INFORMATION

The Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation is committed to the highest level of care of our natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and recreational programs available to all. We believe that the benefits of parks & recreation are far reaching and vital to each and every individual, family, and community in Frederick County.

The Recreation Department seeks to enhance the quality of life of county residents by providing innovative activities and programs that meet the recreational needs of Frederick County communities. We encourage participation in a variety of recreational opportunities that foster enjoyment and lifelong learning. http://www.recreater.com/

POSITION DETAILS:

Non-exempt; part-time; estimated 40-96 hours per month; variable hours and work schedule; Monday - Sunday; 4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.; no-benefits

This position will perform a wide variety of duties providing park security presence, monitoring visitor activities, and performing opening/closing duties, to include basic custodial tasks for visitor use at various County parks. Work is performed at times when needed to assure patrol coverage, facility protection and to enhance visitor safety on Frederick County Park property and must be completed in all types of weather conditions. Supervision is received from the Park Ranger Supervisor.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with the public on matters of park rules and regulations; write citations as needed
• Patrol and inspect assigned park areas (on foot, on bicycle, or in County vehicle) to provide visible security for park users and park facilities
• Open parks, assess park grounds and shelters to determine if maintenance/clean-up is needed prior to visitor use; perform clean-up tasks to include trash pick-up/removal, bathroom cleaning and servicing, shelter cleaning, and basic mechanical work
• Secure parks at closing time by ensuring that all visitors have left, all buildings are secure, and gates are locked
• Monitor security cameras and report any suspicious activity to the Supervisor or Frederick County Sheriffs Office
• Conduct routine checks of facility conditions, lighting, cleanliness and safety/emergency equipment
• Assist with crowd control and parking at large park events and provide emergency assistance to park patrons, as needed
• Provide Park patrons with information pertaining to facility reservations, Parks and Recreation events and other available activities
• Assist with reservation conflicts, maintenance issues, safety issues and facility rental concerns
• Maintain and submit a daily activity shift summary, incident reports, vandalism reports and other paperwork
• Maintain assigned vehicle in presentable appearance/condition
• Assist in the identification of park security issues and recommend resolution strategies
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employees position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Minimum age 18 years
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of closely related park ranger, natural resource conservation, or law enforcement work experience OR 1 year of customer service work experience
• Possession of a valid automobile operators license
• Current certifications in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to become certified within 90 days of hire and to maintain certifications thereafter

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to accurately maintain schedules and complete forms and reports, and to provide information and direction to park users
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
• Demonstrate independent judgment with the ability to recognize and approach potentially dangerous situations and utilize conflict resolution skills
• Ability to represent the division and Frederick County in a positive manner
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and self-motivation
• Ability to maintain professional attitude, appearance, manner and actions while on duty

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, move, or traverse and drive; frequently sit, stoop. kneel, or crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, and in dirty and dusty environments; frequently work indoors.
• Physical requirements include the ability to walk/run through cleared or wooded park areas; to work outside in all weather conditions; to open, close, lock and otherwise secure gates, doors and other such devices; to complete basic custodial and maintenance tasks. If assigned to patrol by use of bicycle, must be physically able to perform those duties as well.
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse driving conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Employees in this classification are designated as Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete law enforcement training and other job-related training
• Available for varied weekday and/or weekend schedule as needed to accommodate park hours, seasonal activities, holidays and special events; typical summer coverage weekdays (4:00 p.m. - 12: 30 a.m.), weekends (4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.); typical winter coverage weekdays (4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.), weekends (4:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.)
• Available on-call for emergency situations and special staffing needs
• This position is subject to random drug testing

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of training and experience
• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment background investigation
• A pre-employment drug test and physical examination

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employees direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, you will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have possession of a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least 6 months of closely related work park ranger, natural resource conservation, or law enforcement work experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.

07

Do you have a minimum 1 year of customer service work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.

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This part-time non-benefited positon is estimated to work 40-80 hours per month. These hours are varied and follow the work scheduled as outlined below. • Typical summer coverage weekdays (4:00 p.m. - 12: 30 a.m.), weekends (4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.) • Typical winter coverage weekdays (4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.), weekends (4:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.) Availability for varied weekday and/or weekend schedule as needed to accommodate park hours, seasonal activities, holidays and special events is also required. Choose the option "yes" below if you understand that if hired into this position, you will be expected work a schedule determined by the Division of Parks and Recreation based on the work hours as outlined above.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Frederick County Government

Address 12 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland, 21701

Phone 301-600-1070

Website http://www.FrederickCountymd.gov/jobs