1985-016-Approving An Amendment To The Town's Classification PlanRESOLUTION NO. 1985 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE TOWN'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN.
RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves and adopts the job
classification and description for the Park Ranger position, a copy of
which is attached hereto;
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
California, at a regular meeting held this
day of February , 1985, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Eric D. Carlson,
Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J. Ferrito,
Brent N. Ventura, and Mayor
Joanne Benjamin
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS None
SIGNED:
,/MAYOR,n TOWN OF LOS GAT S1
v
ATTEST:
CLERK F HE TOWN OF LOS GAT
Town of Los Gatos July 1982
PARK RANGER
DEFINITION
Park Ranger positions perform patrol code and ordinance enforcement; main-
tenance and interpretive duties as non -sworn personnel of the Town's Parks and
Forestry Department.
Work is performed under general supervision. Incumbents may direct the work of
other employees on an intermittent or project basis.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from all other Town classifications
through the specialized knowledge, skills and training required for the per-
formance of the work.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- On assigned shifts, patrols Town parks for the purpose of enforcing, and
preventing violations of, applicable codes and ordinances; and for the
purposes of reporting unsafe conditions, incidents of vandalism, and other
related conditions.
- Issues warnings and citations; as necessary, calls for assistance from the
Police Department and may assist officers during the arrest and trans-
portation of subjects. Prepares necessary follow -up reports and appears in
court to present evidence and testimony.
- Assists ill or injured park visitors until proper medical aid arrives.
- As assigned, performs the duties of Park Maintenance Workers.
- Develops and presents interpretive programs. The development of programs
is accomplished in accordance with guidelines established by the Superin-
tendent of Parks and Forestry and presentations are, depending upon
circumstances, made either independently or in conjunction with a
supervisor.
- Prepares reports and maintains records of activities; may make recommenda-
tions on relevant subjects such as modifications to equipment or facilities
to reduce vandalism.
- May direct the work of other employees on an intermittent or project basis.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
supplemented by two years of college in park management, environmental
science, police science, or a related curriculum. Twelve- menths- exper3 -ence
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Park Ranger
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Knowledge of: Code enforcement, and basic techniques, tools, and equipment
used in park maintenance and management.
Ability to: Comprehend and enforce applicable codes and ordinances;
function effectively under stress and exercise sound judgment, develop and
present interpretive programs; prepare clear and concise reports; communi-
cate effectively; perform moderately heavy manual labor and safely use
tools and equipment; work in inclement weather and work irregular hours;
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Driver's License: Possession of a valid appropriate State of California
driver's licence.
Certificates: Possession of an 832 P.C. Certificate upon employment.
Possession of multi -media first aid, and CPR certificates.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL ACTION on
R. MORA, Town Manager/
Director Date