To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Jennifer Brizel, Human Resources Director
Prepared By: Gabrielle Peterson, Management Analyst I
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Classification Specification and Salary Range for Park Ranger I/II and Senior Park Ranger
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution Amending the City Classification Plan by Adopting the Classification Specification and Salary Range for Park Ranger I/II and Senior Park Ranger; and authorizing the Assistant City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with NCEA-SEIU, Local 1021.
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DISCUSSION:
The Parks and Recreation Services Department requested Human Resources conduct a study to review the Park Ranger Program within the Parks Division and research the staffing need as the program has grown since its inception.
The Park Ranger program was implemented as a pilot program as a part of last budget cycle to provide a method for Parks and Recreation Services to educate the public, promote recreational opportunities, protect and preserve parkland and its facilities and provide safe and fun park experiences to citizens. During this pilot year, part-time Park Rangers have assisted in enforcement efforts by being first line contacts to law enforcement on City parkland and trails. They patrol these areas by foot, bicycle or vehicle and have assisted visitor in the use of park areas to ensure safety, education, program endorsement, and enforcement. They have maintained strong working relationships with other City Departments including Police and Fire. Park Rangers have also built and supported successful programs including "Reading with the Ranger," volunteer days, and community events.
There are currently five current part-time Park Rangers that support the performance of the duties of the program every day of the year. However, as a result of part-time employment limitations, the Parks and Recreation Services Department currently faces time restra...
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