Park Ranger

POST IDENTIFICATION Post Title    Park Ranger Grade    3 Job Evaluation ID:    Text here Date Evaluated/Reviewed    Text here

Service Area    City Services Service Team    Parks Responsible to    Head Park Ranger Areas of Responsibility    Parks Number of staff responsible for    None Political Restricted Role (refer to special conditions section) No DBS Required     No Job Evaluation Proforma (to be completed by a manager only when creating a new job or amending an existing role) JOB PURPOSE All rangers, on a rota basis will be responsible for visiting playground areas & Leisure Provision under the control of Newport City Council on a daily basis and carry out Risk assessments / safety inspections to meet the requirement of the European Safety Standards EN1176. To ensure the efficient operation and provision of all facilities within Newport Parks.

KEY RESULT AREAS

To open and close the facilities as required To maintain a high standard of security of all buildings and associated ancillary areas. To liaise with facility users to ensure they gain maximum benefit from the use of the facilities.

To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times. To ensure the good behaviour of members and visitors using the facilities. To carry out basis gardening maintenance in the ornamental parks and open spaces To prepare for and clean up after organised events. To complete and record statutory testing in NCC buildings

To open and close the splash park, and ensure all operational / maintenance tasks are completed in line with the risk assessment

This job description sets out the main result areas of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION     ESSENTIAL    DESIRABLE Qualifications    Good standard of general education. Knowledge of H&S in play environment Operational Playground Inspectors Qualification Current Fist Aid certificate Hold a full drivers licence Knowledge    Must have the ability to work on own initiative and without supervision. To be a good team player To be phsyically fit and able to complete the duties required. Be flexible in the hours of work to meet the needs of the service. Ability to commit to personal development and training as a means to improving personal skills and service delivery

Experience Able to demonstrate record keeping skills. Prior experience in a similar environment. Experience in manual handling Aptitude & Skills    Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills. Good time keeper Have an understanding of a wide range of sporting activities. Able to be assertive as the need dictates EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS & VALUES

Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunities    Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively the Strategic Equality Plan of Newport City Council Welsh Language Requirements The Authority is committed to delivering an equally high quality service in Welsh and English and will support staff in providing this. All posts have to be assessed in respect of the Welsh Language requirements and will either be Welsh Essential or Welsh Desirable. Welsh requirements for this post (see Welsh Language Skills Assessment for skill levels) Welsh Language Skills    Desirable Listening / Speaking Skills    0 Writing Skills    0 Reading / Understanding Skills     0

Special Conditions Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosures    Not Applicable Politically Restricted    Not Applicable Other (including physical demands and working conditions) To be phsyically fit and able to complete the dutoes required.

Training Undertake all mandatory training relevant to the role and be responsible for your own Continuing Professional Development. To find out more about working for Newport City Council, visit www.newport.gov.uk or click here