Park Ranger II - DPR65044343

State of North Carolina • Gates County, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Ranger II works for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, at Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, North Carolina. The role provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement and emergency services, employee supervision, administration, park operations, and maintenance. The Park Ranger II is a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for enforcing state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.

The position supervises Park Ranger I and temporary employees and may serve as acting park superintendent when required. It also supports visitors and public programs, manages natural resources and park boundaries, responds to emergencies, and maintains park facilities, vehicles, and equipment. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating evening and weekend shifts, weekend and holiday on-call rotations, and possible work during severe weather, emergencies, and special events. The position is considered emergency staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science, from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience in the area of assignment, or an 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain North Carolina law enforcement officer certification within 18 months of hire.
• Successful physical and psychological examinations, drug testing, and a background investigation before employment, as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.
• Valid driver’s license issued in the United States, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, successfully complete Wildland Fire Suppression, and complete Division-sponsored S-112 Chainsaw Operations Training within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) qualifications within 30 months of hire.
• Must work weekends and holidays on an on-call rotation and may be required to work during adverse weather, emergencies, and special events.
• Park Ranger probationary period is 24 months; lateral-transfer applicants must already have completed the 24-month probationary period.
• If housing is provided for a position and accepted by the candidate, residing in that housing is required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and/or incorporating laws, rules, and/or regulations affecting a large segment of the public, work unit, and/or program.
• Demonstrated experience researching, preparing, and/or conducting educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce criminal laws, state park rules, and regulations using a methodical and logical approach.
• Enforce laws and park regulations through vehicle and foot patrols, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
• Carry out law enforcement actions and court processes, presenting evidence clearly and concisely.
• Issue camping permits, open and close facilities, and purchase equipment and supplies.
• Supervise Park Ranger I and temporary employees and, when required, serve as acting park superintendent.
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
• Manage, direct, and assist large tour groups in the park.
• Assist park visitors with complaints or problems.
• Lead interpretive and educational activities about the park’s ecology and history.
• Manage the park boundary-line maintenance program and monitor natural resources.
• Research assigned natural resources and develop and implement resource-management plans and interpretive and educational programs.
• Communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documents.
• Respond to safety or law enforcement issues at the park and other park locations as necessary.
• Provide first aid, emergency medical response, and emergency rescue for park visitors, and assist other agencies.
• Provide security assistance for large events and other public programming.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of park facilities, vehicles, and equipment.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with student loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level