Next time you're tempted to gripe about those "non-security duties" on your job, think of this job description for a commissioned, sworn Park Ranger in our county:
Essential Job Duties:
▪ Performs law enforcement duties such as issuing citations for park violations, investigations of illegal dumping on park properties, checking on report of timber theft and patrolling assigned park areas for public safety and compliance of day-use parking and camping fees. Also follows up on failure to pay notices and issues citations as warranted by code.
▪ Cleans, sanitizes restrooms, replenishes towels, toilet tissue, soap and other supplies; empties waste baskets; collects and disposes of garbage and litter; cleans picnic shelters; clears trails and sweeps, rakes and picks up trash from grounds; cleans fire rings and fireplaces.
▪ Mows, edges, trims, irrigates and fertilizes lawns; weeds planting beds; irrigates and fertilizes and maintains a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees.
▪ Inspects park grounds, play equipment, ball fields and facilities; corrects or reports unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
▪ Makes minor repairs to picnic tables, benches, garbage receptacles, play structures and other structures.
▪ Operates trucks, tractors, power mowers, chain saws, line trimmers, and other small power equipment; may provide minor equipment repair.
▪ Answers questions and provides information on the county park system to park users; opens and closes park gates.
▪ Renders First Aid, CPR, or other emergency assistance as necessary.
▪ Maintains required records and prepares routine reports.
▪ Installs and maintains signs.
As I've said before...almost all jobs these days have "unrelated duties", not just your job.
Essential Job Duties:
▪ Performs law enforcement duties such as issuing citations for park violations, investigations of illegal dumping on park properties, checking on report of timber theft and patrolling assigned park areas for public safety and compliance of day-use parking and camping fees. Also follows up on failure to pay notices and issues citations as warranted by code.
▪ Cleans, sanitizes restrooms, replenishes towels, toilet tissue, soap and other supplies; empties waste baskets; collects and disposes of garbage and litter; cleans picnic shelters; clears trails and sweeps, rakes and picks up trash from grounds; cleans fire rings and fireplaces.
▪ Mows, edges, trims, irrigates and fertilizes lawns; weeds planting beds; irrigates and fertilizes and maintains a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees.
▪ Inspects park grounds, play equipment, ball fields and facilities; corrects or reports unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
▪ Makes minor repairs to picnic tables, benches, garbage receptacles, play structures and other structures.
▪ Operates trucks, tractors, power mowers, chain saws, line trimmers, and other small power equipment; may provide minor equipment repair.
▪ Answers questions and provides information on the county park system to park users; opens and closes park gates.
▪ Renders First Aid, CPR, or other emergency assistance as necessary.
▪ Maintains required records and prepares routine reports.
▪ Installs and maintains signs.
As I've said before...almost all jobs these days have "unrelated duties", not just your job.
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