Park Ranger: Special Uses & Permits Lead

U.S. Department of the Interior; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior employs a Park Ranger (Special Park Uses) to lead the park's Special Park Uses program, including Incidental Business Permits, commercial filming, and large events.

The role involves supervising two staff, collaborating with federal, state, and local entities, and ensuring compliance across activities. You will manage permitting operations, assess feasibility and risk, handle costs and fees, and maintain records and reports while fostering positive relationships

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs or projects within a park or similar setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

• Plans workflow and oversees daily permitting and leasing operations.
• Evaluates activities for feasibility, regulatory consistency, and impacts; develops mitigation strategies.
• Maintains records, issues permits, and builds relationships with permittees and partners.

Skills

Public administration

Oral communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior employs a Park Ranger (Special Park Uses) to lead the park's Special Park Uses program, including Incidental Business Permits, commercial filming, and large events.

The role involves supervising two staff, collaborating with federal, state, and local entities, and ensuring compliance across activities. You will manage permitting operations, assess feasibility and risk, handle costs and fees, and maintain records and reports while fostering positive relationships