Park Ranger 2 - Commissioned

State of Nevada•Laughlin, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance activities at an assigned State park. This position is at Big Bend State Recreation Area, a popular water-based recreation site located five miles south of Laughlin. Typical activities at the site include boating, jet skiing, fishing, and camping. The area has a Mojave Desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Intensive summer visitation requires extended periods of fast-paced work, and the schedule varies by season. The position requires work at various hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays. Housing is available: three beds and two baths. Nevada State Park Rangers are generalists who may clean and maintain park facilities and grounds, gather visitor information and statistics, collect and account for fees, respond to visitor inquiries, prepare reports and correspondence, present interpretive programs, prepare special-use agreements, and monitor commercial filming and wedding activities. As commissioned state park peace officers, incumbents enforce laws and regulations, write citations, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, preserve the peace, and respond to emergencies. Nevada POST Law Enforcement Academy training will be provided. Under the general supervision of a Park Supervisor, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series. Perform related duties as assigned.

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 a 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.
General knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the assigned park and surrounding areas, ecological concepts, laws, policies and practices related to park operations, personnel practices and principles used in supervision, inventory techniques for operating supplies, and basic fire suppression techniques for grass, brush, and forest areas.
Ability to make oral and visual presentations to groups about State parks.
Ability to enforce laws and regulations and perform law-enforcement duties required by the assignment.
Ability to work effectively in situations involving argumentative or combative individuals.
Ability to render emergency medical assistance, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), to park visitors as necessary.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.

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 information related to visitor use and fees collected.
Take inventory and submit supply requests; prepare activity reports for areas of responsibility.
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 park 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 ongoing 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 other related duties as assigned.