PARK RANGER 1 - COMMISSIONED - UNDERFILL

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

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks Park Ranger (Trainee) at Big Bend State Recreation Area, near Laughlin, NV. You will support operations, enforcement, interpretation, and maintenance for visiting publics in a dynamic park setting.

Housing may be available; NV POST training is provided; progression to Park Ranger 2 after one year is possible with performance and recommendation from the supervising authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in park management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in organizing, overseeing and performing park maintenance and interpretive duties.
• Two years of experience in park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management.
• One year of NV Park Ranger Technician III experience or equivalent progression path.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day park operation and maintenance projects; train, supervise and evaluate seasonal staff; clean and maintain park buildings and grounds; schedule personnel for fees and tours.
• Gather, record and audit visitor use and fee data; inventory and submit supply requests; prepare activity reports; handle inquiries and reservations; operate weather station and related park devices.
• Enforce laws and regulations; investigate accidents; write citations; respond to emergencies; coordinate with law enforcement agencies to protect visitors.
• Implement resource management plans; identify problems; develop solutions and initiate rehabilitation projects.
• Plan and conduct interpretive events and activities to inform visitors about park resources and history.
• Trainee level under Park Supervisor; progression to Park Ranger 2 after one year contingent on performance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of park operations, maintenance, and natural/cultural history; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills

Communication

Law enforcement

Supervision

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in park management or related field

Two years of park maintenance/interpretive programming experience

One year as Park Ranger Technician III in NV

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Weather station operation

Park equipment operation

Job description

Big Bend State Recreation Area is a popular, water-based recreation site located 5 miles south of Laughlin. Typical activities are boating, jet skiing, fishing and camping. The Mojave Desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. Park Rangers assist in overall park management and in larger parks are typically responsible for specific areas of management such as fee collection, seasonal employee supervision, visitor center oversight, resource management, or Law Enforcement. Nevada State Park Rangers are generalists, typical duties include cleaning and maintaining park buildings/grounds. Other duties include gathering visitor information/statistics, collecting and accounting for fees, responding to visitor inquiries, preparing reports, and handling correspondence. Incumbents prepare and present interpretive programs, prepare special use agreements and monitor commercial filming and wedding activities.

At Big Bend of the Colorado, intensive summer visitation requires extended periods of fast paced work. Schedule will vary by season. This position will be required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends. As a state park peace officer, incumbents write citations, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, keep peace, and respond to emergency situations as required. Nevada POST Law Enforcement Academy training will be provided. Housing is available with this position (3 beds, 2 bath) Incumbents have the opportunity to progress to a Park Ranger 2 after one year. Park Ranger positions provide qualifying experience for advancement to the Park Supervisor series.

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 he 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.