Park Ranger I (Mobile County Commission)

General InformationThis is maintenance, repair, and protection work for facilities and grounds of parks and historic areas.Jurisdiction Starting Salary Mobile County $43,568 - $69,651RequirementsGraduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities, preferably in a park and wildlife environment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.Special RequirementMust possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.DescriptionFor details, please see Class Specifications | PARK RANGER I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)Important InformationAll applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.Adam Bourne, Civil Service DirectorThe agencies we serve are equal opportunity employersBenefitsThe Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs01Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?YesNo02Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?YesNo03Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumeraryYesNo04Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid driver's license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire.YesNo05Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.8th grade9th grade10th grade11th gradeHigh School or GED1 year of college2 years of collegeAssociate Degree3 years of college4 years of collegeBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's DegreeBachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)Master's degreeMaster's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degreeJuris DoctorDoctoral degree06Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your experience in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities. (carpentry, electrical, welding, framing, sheet metal, construction, remodeling, landscaping, concrete finishing, etc.)None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years or more07Describe your work experience patrolling park and refuge areas to detect fires, protect natural features, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.08Describe, in detail, your experience in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities, preferably in a park and wildlife environment. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.09Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.I am an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.10Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.11Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?YesNoRequired Question