Park Ranger I: Patrol, Interpretation & Park Operations

State-of-Nevad; Laughlin (NV); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Big Bend State Recreation Area in Nevada is seeking Commissioned Park Rangers to join operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance at an assigned State park.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in park management or an equivalent, or two years of related experience; housing is available with this position, and progression to higher ranger levels is possible after one year of service. Training will be provided by Nevada POST.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in field related to park management or natural resources; 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; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, agriculture, education, natural/environmental sciences, horticulture, history/folklore, wildlife management, museum management, park interpretation, business or public administration, criminal justice, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Big Bend State Recreation Area in Nevada is seeking Commissioned Park Rangers to join operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance at an assigned State park.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in park management or an equivalent, or two years of related experience; housing is available with this position, and progression to higher ranger levels is possible after one year of service. Training will be provided by Nevada POST.