Park Ranger I: Interpretation, Enforcement & Operations

State-of-Nevad; Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Walker River State Recreation Area is seeking a Commissioned Park Ranger to assist the Park Supervisor across multiple units, with the Flying M Ranch as the primary duty station. The role includes supervising seasonal staff, managing resources, and performing fieldwork and administrative duties to ensure safe park operations.

The incumbent will enforce laws, respond to emergencies, issue citations, and conduct patrols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 in park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management; OR one year as Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service.

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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in park management or related field; OR two years of park maintenance/interpretive experience; OR one year as Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada state service

Job description

Walker River State Recreation Area is seeking a Commissioned Park Ranger to assist the Park Supervisor across multiple units, with the Flying M Ranch as the primary duty station. The role includes supervising seasonal staff, managing resources, and performing fieldwork and administrative duties to ensure safe park operations.

The incumbent will enforce laws, respond to emergencies, issue citations, and conduct patrols.