Job Information

LIMA, CITY OF
50 TOWN SQUARE
LIMA, OHIO 45804

http://cityhall.lima.oh.us/

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Updated: July 07, 2023

Candidate Contact Information:
Debra S. Vobbe
Civil Service Board Secretary
202 E. High St. – 2nd Floor
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-7271
Debra.vobbe@cityhall.lima.oh.us

Job Classification: Park Ranger

The Lima Civil Service Board announces an open and competitive examination for the position of Park Ranger. The Civil Service Board is accepting applications for the position of Park Ranger.

Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network
www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

Continuous Testing: The City of Lima offers continuous testing. Candidates who pass the exam with a 70% or higher will be certified to the eligible list.

Rate of Pay: $24.13 per hour

Vouchers: Residents of Allen Co, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry-level exam. Candidates must show proof of residency
Contact Civil Service Board @ debra.vobbe@cityhall.lima.oh.us

Examination Process:
Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network
www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test
Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)
Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

Application Process:
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at
https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3982. Complete and email
to debra.vobbe@cityhall.lima.oh.us or send to Debra Vobbe, 202 E. High St. RTA Bldg. 2nd Floor, Lima, OH 45801.

Benefits: Healthcare, including major medical, dental; prescription; life insurance; wellness program; vacation accrual; sick leave; bereavement leave; Police/Fire Pension; deferred compensation program; EAP program; paid holidays

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, performs law enforcement functions; performs park facility construction, maintenance, and repair functions; performs park grounds maintenance and conservation functions; assists in supervision of seasonal employees; maintains records; maintains personal and professional competence and awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS: The training, education and work experience which indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.
The minimum acceptable qualifications for this position are:

Completion of high school education
Training and experience involving public contact
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment
Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license
Must obtain Ohio Peace Officer Certification within six (6) months of appointment
Must become First Aid/CPR certified within twelve (12) months of appointment

Department Overview: Our charge is to manage the continued development, security and overall maintenance of the city parks, recreational sites, the riverwalk/bikeway, as well as recreational programming and activities, including the operations of local splash pads. We also oversee the management of the Urban Forest which includes the trees located on city owned property throughout the Lima community.

Our Park Rangers, all certified Peace Officers in the State of Ohio, administer the safety and security of not only the parks, recreational sites and recreation programming, they also assist with surveillance of the reservoir system of the city.

Population: Lima 35,868 Allen County 101,455

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Age: 21
Valid OHIO Driver’s License: Yes
Education: High School education
Ohio Peace Officer Certification: Must obtain within six (6) months of
appointment
First-Aid/CPR Certification: Must obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment

THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL
INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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