Park Ranger 2 - Commissioned

State of Nevada•Yerington, NV

About The Position

The Park Ranger 2 (Commissioned) works at Walker River State Recreation Area, with a primary duty station at Flying M Ranch, assisting the Park Supervisor in managing several park units. The role combines park operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, maintenance, and administration. The ranger helps oversee seasonal staff, protects natural and historical resources, and makes decisions concerning resources, training, and facilities. Park residency in housing provided at the duty location is required; the park is approximately 10 miles from Yerington. Law enforcement academy training will be provided. The position is a commissioned State Park peace officer role, subject to call back and requiring work at varying hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, and in varied weather conditions. Duties include grounds and facility maintenance, custodial work, fee collection and accounting, interpretive programming, and minor facility maintenance. Law enforcement responsibilities include issuing citations, handling accidents and incidents, resolving disputes, making arrests, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in a listed 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.
Knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the assigned park and surrounding areas, ecological concepts, laws and practices related to park operations, supervisory personnel practices, inventory techniques, and basic fire suppression techniques.
Ability to make oral and visual presentations to groups about State parks.
Ability to enforce laws and regulations and perform law enforcement duties as required by the assignment.
Ability to work effectively with argumentative or combative individuals.
Ability to render emergency medical assistance, including CPR, to park visitors as necessary.
Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.
Park residency in housing provided at the duty location is required.
Must work varied hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, and in a variety of weather conditions; position is subject to call back.

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 coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.
Implement the resource management plan, identify resource problems, develop solutions, and initiate preservation and rehabilitation projects.
Plan, develop, and conduct special events and interpretive activities, including tours, hikes, displays, exhibits, talks, and visitor-center programs.
Inform park visitors about park attractions, flora, fauna, cultural and natural history, and environmental education.
Perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, fee collection and accounting, interpretive programming, and minor facility maintenance.
Perform related duties as assigned.