Public Officer

Public Officer

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority is recruiting for a Public Officer who will be responsible for maintaining parking lot locations managed by the MRCA. Additional duties will include general park maintenance, visitor service, responding to emergencies (medical and wild land fires), issuing parking citations.

This is a professional position that requires a highly motivated, responsible, organized and self-starter individual who can handle an array of tasks, has good judgement and can make decisions, and works independently or as part of a team.

This position reports to a Supervising Ranger. Assorted tasks may be supervised directly by Division Chief or other Executive Staff.

Essential functions include maintaining electronic and mechanical pay stations, collection and transport of money from pay stations, issuing parking citations, performing traffic control, opening and closing park gates, using, wearing and maintaining protective equipment which includes chemical agents (O.C.) and body armor, performing routine maintenance and repairs on agency vehicles and various equipment, performing a variety of maintenance, restoration and repair duties, removing graffiti as necessary, emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, cleaning up litter, removing graffiti and illegal dumping, conducting interpretive programs, operating with substantial independence and coordinating work with others in completing assignments, coordinating with vendors and other government entities, maintaining good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls, correspondence, and when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance, maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, non-profit organizations, homeowner's associations, and the public at large, and performing related duties as required.

Physical demands include hiking, running, bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 60 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet both indoors and outdoors, constantly working in outdoor weather conditions and frequently moving about work sites. Incumbents should have physical strength, endurance and agility; be mentally alert and physically sound; hearing and vision sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years of age, having a High School diploma or GED equivalent. B.A. or B.S. degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, parking enforcement, EMS or other related field is recommended for appointment. Certificate in First Aid/CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalent, or ability to attain within 6 months of employment. Knowledge of common Windows-based programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Proficiency in basic mathematics; basic grammar and spelling as required in preparing reports and records. Ability to prioritize varying tasks, projects, and manage multiple projects at once. Work independently to handle multiple tasks under deadlines. Revise work approach and/or tactics to address changing conditions. Complete projects and follow oral and written directions. Quickly change tasks and focus. Exercise discretion and sensitivity to confidential information. Ability to complete a P.O.S.T. approved P.C. 832 course. Ability to complete the MRCA Wildland Fire training within one year of employment. Excellent oral and written English language skills. Excellent organizational skills. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work including the general public. Emotional maturity; tact and diplomacy; poise and self-confidence. Candidates must have a valid California driver's license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record (must provide DMV printout). Employees must be willing to participate in agency emergency response. Bilingual skills in English, and other locally common language, such as Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Chinese, Armenian, Yiddish, or Tagalog is desired.