LAKE RANGER

Lake Ranger

Employment Status:

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Benefit Status:

Bella Vista Property Owners Association

Department: Lakes and Parks

Department #:

Reports to: Lakes and Parks Superintendent

Safety Rating: High

Starting Pay:
Prepared Date: December 2022

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lake Ranger patrols the BVVPOA lakes, Parks, Gun Range, RV park and RV storage by checking patrons for current membership cards, boat registrations and enforcing POA lake and park rules and regulations. May require independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters without direct supervision. Will work under the direct supervision of the Lakes and Parks Superintendent

REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides support for the department
• Performs manual work which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience
• Knowledge and ability to operate gas powered watercraft
• Will launch and retrieve watercraft in all types of weather
• Will be responsible for the enforcement of the Bella Vista POA Lakes and Parks regulations
• Must understand Arkansas boating safety regulations
• Assists in the resolution of any boat safety issue on the lakes.
• Checks for proper POA identification.
• Sells Lake Use permit and temporary boat passes to members and guests.
• Handles money collected, makes change, if required, from pass sales.
• Shall refrain from any confrontation or potential volatile situations.
• Reports potential illegal activities to the Bella Vista Police department.
• Communicates to the Lakes and Parks Superintendent any POA violations.
• Maintains safe and courteous operations of the lake patrol boats.
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs to lake patrol boats, keeping them in good repair.
• Notes and reports any docks and/or seawalls that are in declining condition.
• Monitors fishing tournaments on lakes.
• Keeps the lakes free of debris such as litter, trash and any types of dangerous floating objects.
• Picks up the litter and empties trash cans around the lake dams, parks, and picnic pavilions.
• Assists POA members and guests when needed and will be a source of information.
• Promotes good public relations.
• Assists in the sinking of fish habitat.
• Assists in the lake fertilization programs when implemented.
• Patrols lakes and parks to check for membership cards, boat registrations, and enforcement of POA rules and regulations.
• May assist Sheriff's department or the fire and ambulance services in emergency situations.
• Controls the use of the equipment and facilities and explaining services provided.
• Assists participants in obtaining desired services.
• Removes brush and ground debris to improve lake and range grounds appearance.
• Maintains records of usage and reports to supervisor.
• Answers questions and explains rules and regulations when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must understand POA Fishing, Boating and Water Sports regulations
• Must have a strong boating background
• Must be proficient in managing a power boat in all types of conditions and situations
• Requires continual attention to details
• Must exhibit excellence in Customer Service with all customers
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Greater than 50 pounds may require a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm’s reach and leg-lifts. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, the air could be affected by the work area, and generally void of pollutants, may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, depending on the weather inside/outside the work area.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Bella Vista POA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.