Park Ranger I - DPR60033231

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) – Parks and Recreation Division seeks a Park Ranger I. The role includes educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement, seasonal staff supervision, and park operations with patrol and safety duties.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with evenings and weekends on rotating shifts. Candidates must obtain physical/psychological examinations, driver license, and complete NC State Park Ranger

Qualifications

• Meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Must obtain successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet the DOA Fleet Safety Policy and guidelines to drive a state vehicle.
• Must complete required training for NC State Park Ranger within the required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Researching the natural and cultural resources found at the park and developing and implementing resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
• Preparing and conducting environmental interpretation and education programming.
• Performing and directing emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
• Assisting with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
• Performing in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused programs.
• Issuing facility permits, open, and close facilities, and purchasing equipment and/or supplies.
• May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.

Job description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Parks and Recreation

Job Classification Title Park Ranger I (S) Position Number 60033231 Grade SW04

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

Description of Work

Love being outside and exploring some of North Carolina's most beautiful places? Maybe you'd like working at a state park. The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic team member to fill our Park Ranger position. A Park Ranger provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement/emergency services, seasonal employee supervision, administration, operations, and maintenance. The Park Ranger is a commissioned law enforcement officer and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching the natural and cultural resources found at the park and developing and implementing resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
• Preparing and conducting environmental interpretation and education programming.
• Performing and directing emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
• Assisting with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
• Performing in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused programs.
• Issuing facility permits, open, and close facilities, and purchasing equipment and/or supplies.
• May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $50,000.00 - $72,811.00

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Obtain successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet DOA Fleet Safety Policy and guidelines to drive a state vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete various required training for NC State Park Ranger within the required timeframes.

Position/Physical Requirements

Prior to Employment: Selected candidates are required to have successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.

Within 18 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

• Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts and weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Must work weekends and holidays on-call rotation.
• Considered Emergency Staff and may be required to work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and special events.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Some positions may have housing available, and it is a requirement that the candidate who accepts the position resides in the housing provided.

Within 12 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:

• Successfully complete CPR Certification
• Succes