PARK RANGER 3 - COMMISSIONED - Lahontan State Recreation Area

State of Nevada • Lahontan, NV

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About The Position

Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and maintenance activities at an assigned State park. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position is in the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. The person selected for this position will assist with the management of Lahontan State Recreation Area. The incumbent supervises permanent as well as seasonal staff, performs field and administrative duties including completion of routine and special reports. As a state park peace officer, the incumbent writes citations, handles accidents and incidents, resolves disputes, and responds to emergency situations as required. All personnel in the Park Ranger series perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, collect and account for fees, present interpretive programs and perform minor maintenance to facilities. The candidate provides land management, recreation and administrative expertise to ensure efficient management of the park's operations and ecosystems. The Park Ranger 3 must make decisions regarding resources, training, facility maintenance, equipment and materials. The position provides guidance and development to assigned staff. The Park Ranger 3 works with staff, other agencies and private groups to develop interpretive programming and activities and to promote parks and outdoor recreation. Lahontan State Recreation Area encompasses 25,000 acres and 69 miles of shoreline around Lahontan Reservoir. The primary duty station, Silver Springs Beach receives approximately 300,000 visitors each year. Typical activities are camping, boating, and fishing. The Park is located approximately 45 miles from the nearest large town. Park residency is required in the provided state housing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.
• Supervise permanent and seasonal staff.
• Perform field and administrative duties including completion of routine and special reports.
• Write citations, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, and respond to emergency situations.
• Perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, collect and account for fees, and present interpretive programs.
• Provide land management, recreation and administrative expertise.
• Make decisions regarding resources, training, facility maintenance, equipment and materials.
• Provide guidance and development to assigned staff.
• Work with staff, other agencies and private groups to develop interpretive programming and activities.
• Promote parks and outdoor recreation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support