Park Ranger 3 - Commissioned

State of Nevada•Yerington, 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. At Walker River State Recreation Area, the Park Ranger assists the Park Supervisor in managing several park units, with the primary duty station at Flying M Ranch. The role oversees seasonal staff and helps manage and protect natural and historical resources while performing fieldwork and administrative duties. Park Rangers also maintain grounds and facilities, perform custodial work, collect and account for fees, and develop and present interpretive programs. As a commissioned State Park peace officer, the incumbent enforces laws and regulations, writes citations, investigates accidents and incidents, resolves disputes, makes arrests, conducts search and rescue operations, and responds to emergencies. The position is subject to call back and involves various hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, as well as work in varied weather conditions. Law enforcement academy training will be provided. Park residency is required in housing provided at the duty location, approximately 10 miles from Yerington. Under the general supervision of a Park Supervisor III, incumbents coordinate and oversee the operation and maintenance of a major section of a large, complex park. The assignment may include historical sites, visitor centers, multiple fee collection points, complex maintenance and resource protection programs, concessions and contracts, sophisticated water and sewer systems, and special-use facilities.

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.
Listed degree fields include 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, and criminal justice.
Working knowledge of financial and statistical recordkeeping.
Working knowledge of safety principles and practices related to assigned equipment.
Ability to preserve and enhance the park's natural resources.
Ability to prepare reports, evaluations, bulletins, and memoranda.
Ability to perform literary research needed to develop interpretive materials.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate available resources to effectively manage an assigned park area.
Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required at lower levels.
Park residency in housing provided at the duty location is required.
Ability to work various hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, and in varied 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 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 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 ongoing interpretive activities, including tours, hikes, displays, exhibits, talks, and visitor-center programming.
Perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, fee collection, interpretive programming, and minor facility maintenance.
Perform related duties as assigned.