Park Ranger Trainee — Housing Included

State of Nevada (NV); Laughlin (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks Park Ranger (Trainee) at Big Bend State Recreation Area, near Laughlin, NV. You will support operations, enforcement, interpretation, and maintenance for visiting publics in a dynamic park setting.

Housing may be available; NV POST training is provided; progression to Park Ranger 2 after one year is possible with performance and recommendation from the supervising authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in park management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in organizing, overseeing and performing park maintenance and interpretive duties.
• Two years of experience in park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management.
• One year of NV Park Ranger Technician III experience or equivalent progression path.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day park operation and maintenance projects; train, supervise and evaluate seasonal staff; clean and maintain park buildings and grounds; schedule personnel for fees and tours.
• Gather, record and audit visitor use and fee data; inventory and submit supply requests; prepare activity reports; handle inquiries and reservations; operate weather station and related park devices.
• Enforce laws and regulations; investigate accidents; write citations; respond to emergencies; coordinate with law enforcement agencies to protect visitors.
• Implement resource management plans; identify problems; develop solutions and initiate rehabilitation projects.
• Plan and conduct interpretive events and activities to inform visitors about park resources and history.
• Trainee level under Park Supervisor; progression to Park Ranger 2 after one year contingent on performance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of park operations, maintenance, and natural/cultural history; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills

Communication

Law enforcement

Supervision

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in park management or related field

Two years of park maintenance/interpretive programming experience

One year as Park Ranger Technician III in NV

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Weather station operation

Park equipment operation

Job description

State of Nevada seeks Park Ranger (Trainee) at Big Bend State Recreation Area, near Laughlin, NV. You will support operations, enforcement, interpretation, and maintenance for visiting publics in a dynamic park setting.

Housing may be available; NV POST training is provided; progression to Park Ranger 2 after one year is possible with performance and recommendation from the supervising authority.