Park Ranger I - Law Enforcement & Park Stewardship

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation: accrual of three weeks of A

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks a Park Ranger 1 for Wild Horse State Recreation Area, located 65 miles north of Elko. The role includes management, protection, and promotion of park resources with public safety responsibilities and varied hours, including holidays and weekends. On-site residency is required; housing and academy training are provided.

The position emphasizes land/resource management, recreation, hospitality, and administration to ensure visitors have an optimal park experience.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• 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

Job description

State of Nevada seeks a Park Ranger 1 for Wild Horse State Recreation Area, located 65 miles north of Elko. The role includes management, protection, and promotion of park resources with public safety responsibilities and varied hours, including holidays and weekends. On-site residency is required; housing and academy training are provided.

The position emphasizes land/resource management, recreation, hospitality, and administration to ensure visitors have an optimal park experience.