Park Ranger Maintenance

DHRM•Northampton, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Park Ranger Maintenance to join their team at Kiptopeke State Park. This role is responsible for maintaining park facilities and grounds, including mowing, landscaping, tree work, and trail upkeep. The position also involves basic construction and maintenance trades, vehicle maintenance, and computer proficiency. The DCR is dedicated to conserving the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Experience in leading, directing, and training by staff and volunteers.
Experience in evaluating work performed by others.
Experience using a variety of tools, materials and equipment to maintain park facilities and grounds to include mowing, landscaping, tree work, and upkeep on trails.
Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
Experience in vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair and hydraulic systems repair.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
Experience using computers and software applications.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating large equipment.
Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
Experience managing/operating public water systems.
Demonstrated experience interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
Demonstrated experience with supervising grounds keeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to the upkeep and operation of recreational areas.

Responsibilities

Leading, directing, and training staff and volunteers.
Evaluating work performed by others.
Maintaining park facilities and grounds using a variety of tools, materials, and equipment, including mowing, landscaping, tree work, and upkeep on trails.
Performing basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
Performing vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair and hydraulic systems repair.
Using computers and software applications.
Interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
Operating large equipment.
Overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
Managing/operating public water systems.
Interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
Supervising grounds keeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to the upkeep and operation of recreational areas.

Benefits

Paid leave
A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year
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 and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required.
Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.