Park Ranger I - DPR65037771
About The Position
Love being outside and exploring some of North Carolina's most beautiful places? Maybe you'd like working at a state park. The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic team member to fill our Park Ranger position. A Park Ranger provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement/emergency services, seasonal employee supervision, administration, operations, and maintenance. The Park Ranger is a commissioned law enforcement officer and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.
Requirements
- Obtain successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.
- Ability to maintain a valid NC driver's license and meet DOA Fleet Safety Policy and guidelines to drive a state vehicle.
- Ability to successfully complete various required training for NC State Park Ranger within the required timeframes.
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science from an appropriately accredited institution OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
- Selected candidates are required to have successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.
- Within 18 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license within 90 days of employment.
- Within 12 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain Successfully complete CPR Certification, Successfully complete Wildland Fire Suppression, Successfully complete Division Sponsored Chainsaw Training
- Within 30 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain Successfully complete Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Successfully complete Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)
Responsibilities
- Researching the natural and cultural resources found at the park and developing and implementing resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
- Preparing and conducting environmental interpretation and education programming.
- Performing and directing emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
- Assisting with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
- Performing in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused programs.
- Issuing facility permits, open, and close facilities, and purchasing equipment and/or supplies.
- May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
