Park Ranger 1 - Commissioned

State of Nevada•Yerington, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Ranger 1 (Commissioned) works at Walker River State Recreation Area, with a primary duty station at Flying M Ranch, assisting the Park Supervisor with the operation and management of multiple park units. The role combines fieldwork and administrative duties, including land and resource management, recreation, visitor services, interpretation, maintenance, and law enforcement. The incumbent helps manage and protect natural and historical resources and trains, supervises, and evaluates seasonal personnel. Park residency is required in housing provided at the duty location, which is approximately 10 miles from Yerington. The role may progress to Park Ranger 2 after one year, subject to minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and recommendation of the appointing authority. As a commissioned State Park peace officer, the incumbent enforces laws and park rules, investigates incidents, writes citations, makes arrests, conducts search and rescue operations, and responds to emergencies. Law enforcement academy training will be provided. The position is subject to callback and requires work at various hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, and in a variety of weather conditions. Applicants must have a qualifying bachelor's degree; two years of specified park-related experience; one year as a Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The recruitment may close without further notice depending on application volume.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in a listed or related field, including 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, or criminal justice; OR
Two years of experience 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 the specified education and experience.
General knowledge of basic park operations and maintenance, park and resource management, natural and cultural history, accepted land management practices, interpretation of natural resources and historic areas, and standard hand and power tools used in facility maintenance.
Ability to participate in park operations and maintenance; perform custodial and general maintenance; assist park visitors; maintain records and prepare reports; participate in planning and providing interpretive programs; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Park residency in housing provided at the duty location is required.
Must be available for callback and work various hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, and in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in day-to-day park operations and maintenance projects.
Train, supervise, and evaluate 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 visitor-use and fee information; take inventory and submit supply requests; and prepare activity reports.
Make reservations and respond to letters and telephone inquiries.
Operate the park weather station, sales outlet, and water safety and control devices.
Enforce applicable state laws, county ordinances, park rules, and policies.
Investigate accidents, write citations, make arrests, conduct search and rescue operations, respond to emergencies, and work with other law enforcement agencies.
Implement the resource management plan, identify resource problems, develop solutions, and initiate preservation and rehabilitation projects.
Help plan, develop, and conduct special events and interpretive activities, including tours, hikes, displays, exhibits, talks, and visitor-center programs.
Provide visitors with information about park attractions, flora, fauna, cultural and natural history, and environmental education.
Perform related duties as assigned.