Park Ranger Maintenance - Kiptopeke State Park

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Northampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, dedicated to conserving natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources for a diverse commonwealth. DCR is hiring for a Park Ranger Maintenance position at Kiptopeke State Park. This role involves joining an exceptional team and being responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. The position contributes to preserving access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Requirements

Experienced in evaluating work performed by others.
Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment safely and properly.
Basic experience in leading, directing, and training others.
Demonstrated experience performing facilities and grounds maintenance.
Experience providing customer service in public settings.
Experience using computers and software applications.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ground maintenance, including landscaping, application of herbicides, tree work, and trail maintenance.
Experience with large equipment operation.
Experience in vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair and hydraulic systems repair.
Experience in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
Experience in managing/operating public water systems.
Considerable education or experience relating to workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
Education or demonstrated experience interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
Experience in a supervisory capacity for volunteers and wage/seasonal staff.
Possession of an Herbicide/pesticide applicator’s license, DCR Sawyer certification, or prescribed burn crew certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects.
Use skills in a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, vehicle, and equipment repair.
Supervise and coach wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor in the successful performance of these operations.
Provide user safety and satisfaction by providing clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services.

Benefits

Paid leave
Minimum of 13 paid state holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions)
Federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks
Overnight facility discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service), including free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum.
Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included in cabin discounts; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.