PARK RANGER 2 - COMMISSIONED

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Law enforcement training provided

Residency in park housing

Job summary

Walker River State Recreation Area is seeking a Commissioned Park Ranger to support the Park Supervisor across multiple units, including Flying M Ranch. You’ll mentor seasonal staff, oversee operations, and manage resources, with residency required at the duty location.

The role involves law enforcement, emergency response, interpretation, and maintenance in a dynamic state park setting. You will perform duties from fieldwork to administration, handle fee collection, safety duties, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology or related field and 1 year of park ranger experience.
• Or 1 year of experience as Park Ranger I (Commissioned) in Nevada State service.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in day-to-day park operation and maintenance projects; supervise seasonal personnel and manage facilities.
• Record visitor use and fees; prepare activity reports and handle inquiries; operate park weather station and safety devices.
• Enforce laws and park policies; investigate incidents, make arrests, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with other agencies.
• Develop and implement resource preservation and rehabilitation projects.
• Plan and conduct interpretive activities and tours to educate visitors about park resources.

Skills

Public safety

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in park management / related field

1 year park ranger experience

Equivalent education/experience combination

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Key Functions

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

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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, and one year of professional park ranger experience in park operations and maintenance;
• OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger I (Commissioned) in Nevada State service;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Conditions

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.

Park residency is required in the housing provided at this duty location.

Additional Duties

Under the general supervision of a Park Supervisor, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• General knowledge of: natural and cultural history of the assigned park and surrounding areas; ecological concepts; laws, policies and practices related to park operations; personnel practices and principles used in supervision; inventory techniques required to maintain operating supplies; basic fire suppression techniques as applied to grass, brush, and forest areas.
• Ability to: make oral and visual presentations to groups to provide information about State parks; enforce laws and regulations and perform law enforcement duties as required by the assignment; work effectively in situations involving argumentative or combative individuals; render emergency medical assistance including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to park visitors as necessary; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.