Park Ranger 1 - Commissioned - Underfill

State of Nevada•Elko, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Ranger 1 is a commissioned law enforcement position stationed at Wild Horse State Recreation Area, 65 miles north of Elko. The park is located at 6,250 feet and encompasses 120 acres of sagebrush country, with 34 campsites, 3 cabins, 3 restroom facilities, a visitors’ center, picnic areas, and access to fishing and hunting locations. The Ranger assists the Park Supervisor with the management, development, protection, and promotion of the park and its resources, contributing expertise in land and resource management, recreation, hospitality, and administration. The position combines park operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance. It carries public-safety responsibilities and requires varied schedules, including weekends and holidays, work in varied weather, and possible after-hours callouts. On-site residency is required. Housing and law enforcement academy training are provided. This is a trainee-level position under the direct supervision of a Park Supervisor; progression to Park Ranger 2 may be possible after one year, subject to minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and recommendation of the appointing authority.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a listed or related field; two years of experience organizing, overseeing, and performing park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource-management duties; one year of experience as a Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of the described education and experience.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to participate in park operations and maintenance, perform custodial and general maintenance duties, assist visitors, maintain records and prepare reports, and participate in planning and providing interpretive programs.
Work varied hours and schedules, including weekends and holidays, and in varied weather conditions; respond to possible after-hours callouts.
Reside on site.

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-collection information; take inventory; 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 to preserve the peace and protect visitors.
Implement the resource management plan, identify resource problems, develop solutions, and initiate preservation and rehabilitation projects.
Participate in planning, developing, and conducting special events and interpretive activities, including tours, hikes, displays, exhibits, talks, and visitor-center programming.
Inform visitors about park attractions, flora, fauna, cultural and natural history, and environmental education.
Perform related duties as assigned.