Commissioned Park Ranger: Protect, Guide & Preserve

State of Nevada (NV); Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Park residency housing

Job summary

Walker River State Recreation Area seeks a Commissioned Park Ranger to assist the Park Supervisor across multiple units, with duties in fieldwork, administration, and law enforcement. Primary duty station is Flying M Ranch; residency in provided housing near the park's 10-mile radius from Yerington.

You will supervise seasonal staff, oversee resources, develop interpretive programs, and perform facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in park management or related field and 1 year of professional park ranger experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day park operations and maintenance; train and evaluate seasonal staff; manage access to facilities and staff visitor centers.
• Knowledge of park laws, safety procedures, and resource preservation practices; ability to respond to emergencies and manage incidents.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain park facilities, grounds, offices, restrooms, and vehicles.
• Coordinate seasonal staffing, tours, exhibits, and visitor services.
• Enforce park laws and report incidents; conduct investigations and provide emergency response.

Skills

Park management

Leadership

Public safety

Interpretation

Emergency response

Inventory management

Oral presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in park management or related field

Job description

Walker River State Recreation Area seeks a Commissioned Park Ranger to assist the Park Supervisor across multiple units, with duties in fieldwork, administration, and law enforcement. Primary duty station is Flying M Ranch; residency in provided housing near the park's 10-mile radius from Yerington.

You will supervise seasonal staff, oversee resources, develop interpretive programs, and perform facility maintenance.