Park Ranger 2 - Commissioned - Underfill

State of Nevada•Panaca, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Division of State Parks is seeking to fill a Park Ranger 2 position, underfilling for a Park Supervisor 2. This role is responsible for the management of Cathedral Gorge State Park and the Regional Visitor Center near Panaca, and Beaver Dam State Park. Cathedral Gorge State Park is known for its dramatic clay spirals and features a 24/7 RV campground, hiking/mt. bike trails, and the Regional Visitor Center. Beaver Dam State Park offers primitive camping, scenic vistas, hiking/UTV trails, and stream fishing. Management duties include supervising permanent and seasonal employees, budget development and oversight, fee collection and safeguarding, overall maintenance and operations, and employee performance evaluations. The incumbent will make decisions regarding resources, facility maintenance, equipment, and materials. This is a commissioned (Law Enforcement) position with public safety responsibilities, requiring work during various hours, shifts, holidays, and weekends in diverse weather conditions. Park residency at the specified location is mandatory. Successful candidates not currently NV POST certified must complete a NV POST approved Category 1 Peace Officer Academy, with costs covered by the agency. Park Rangers (Commissioned) engage in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in 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, criminal justice, or related field, and one year of professional park ranger experience in park operations and maintenance; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger I (Commissioned) in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work in the specified geographical location.
Ability to make oral and visual presentations to groups.
Ability to enforce laws and regulations and perform law enforcement duties.
Ability to work effectively in situations involving argumentative or combative individuals.
Ability to render emergency medical assistance including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Nice To Haves

NV POST certification (if not currently certified, must successfully complete a NV POST approved Category 1 Peace Officer Academy).

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Perform related duties as assigned.