PARK RANGER 1 - COMMISSIONED

State of Nevada (NV); Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada's Walker River State Recreation Area seeks a commissioned Park Ranger to assist the Park Supervisor across multiple park units, including Flying M Ranch. The role combines fieldwork, resource management, interpretation, and law enforcement to protect park resources and visitors.

Residency is required in housing provided at the duty location, with varied hours and shifts. Training in park operations and state law enforcement will be provided, with potential progression to Park

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in park management or related field; OR two years of park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management duties; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in day-to-day park operation and maintenance projects.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned seasonal personnel.
• Clean and maintain park buildings, grounds, offices, restrooms, and vehicles.
• Schedule and assign personnel to collect fees, staff visitor centers, and conduct tours.
• Gather, record and audit information related to visitor use and fees collected; take inventory and submit supply requests.
• Prepare activity reports, make reservations and respond to inquiries; operate park weather station and related safety devices.
• Enforce laws and regulations; investigate accidents, write citations, make arrests, and respond to emergencies.
• Implement the resource management plan; identify resource problems and initiate preservation projects.
• Plan and conduct interpretive activities and tours to inform visitors about park attractions and history.
• Under supervision, this is a trainee level with potential progression to Park Ranger 2.

Job description

As a Park Ranger at the Walker River State Recreation Area, you will be assisting the Park Supervisor in managing not just one, but several incredible units within the park. Your primary duty station will be the stunning Flying M Ranch. You will help oversee a dynamic team of seasonal staff, managing and protecting a diverse range of natural and historical resources, and diving headfirst into both fieldwork and administrative duties. All Park Rangers perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, collect and account for fees, develop and present interpretive programs, and perform minor maintenance to facilities. As a State Park peace officer, the incumbent writes citations, handles accidents and incidents, resolves disputes, makes arrests, and responds to emergency situations as required. This State Park commissioned law enforcement position is subject to call back, works various hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays and weekends and in a variety of weather conditions. Law enforcement academy training will be provided. You will be providing your expertise in land management, recreation, and administration to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the park, making crucial decisions about resources, training, and facilities, all while mentoring and guiding your dedicated team every step of the way. Park residency is required in the housing provided at this duty location. The Park is located approximately 10 miles from Yerington. Incumbents have the opportunity to progress to a Park Ranger 2 after one year.

Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, agriculture, education, natural or environmental sciences, horticulture, history/folklore, wildlife management, museum management, park interpretation, business or public administration, criminal justice, or related field; OR two years of experience which provided experience in organizing, overseeing and performing park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management duties; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Coordinate and participate in day-to-day park operation and maintenance projects; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned seasonal personnel; clean and maintain park buildings, grounds, offices, restrooms, and vehicles; schedule and assign personnel to collect fees, staff visitor centers, and conduct tours.

Gather, record and audit information related to visitor use and fees collected; take inventory and submit supply requests; prepare activity reports on areas of responsibility; make reservations and respond to letters and telephone inquiries; operate park weather station, sales outlet and water safety and control devices at the park.

Enforce laws and regulations including applicable State laws, county ordinances, and park rules and policies; investigate accidents, write citations, make arrests, conduct search and rescue operations, respond to emergency situations, and interact with other law enforcement agencies to preserve the peace and protect park visitors.

Implement the resource management plan; identify resource problems; develop solutions and initiate projects for resource preservation and rehabilitation.

Participate in planning, developing, and conducting special events and on-going interpretive activities such as tours, hikes, displays, exhibits, talks and visitor centers to inform park visitors of park attractions, flora, fauna, cultural and natural history, and environmental education.

Under the direct supervision of a Park Supervisor, incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Perform related duties as assigned.

General knowledge of: basic principles of park operations and maintenance; basic principles of park and resource management; natural and cultural history; accepted land management practices; interpretation of natural resources and historic areas; operation of standard hand and power tools used in facility maintenance.

Ability to: participate in the operation and maintenance of an assigned State park; perform custodial and general maintenance duties in park buildings and grounds; provide information and assistance to park visitors; maintain records and prepare reports; participate in planning and providing interpretive programs for park visitors; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.