Park Ranger Maintenance

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Buckingham, VA

3d•$42,000 - $57,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth. DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Requirements

Skill in the use of a personal computer.
Skill in evaluating the quality and quantity of report personnel, as well as providing performance feedback to direct report personnel.
As applicable, ability to physically meet the requirements of Park Ranger and perform labor related to tasks in this position description.
A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in the supervising of grounds keeping, housekeeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to upkeep and operation of recreational areas.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
Previous work experience within parks and recreation or similar environment.
Previous work experience which demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to compose emails, correspondence and reports.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the safe use of tools, material, and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.
Leading work requiring the performance of plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping tasks.
Supervising grounds keeping, housekeeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to upkeep and operation of recreational areas.
Overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
Communicating verbally and in writing to compose emails, correspondence and reports.

Benefits

Paid leave
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)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks
Overnight facility discounts (after six months of service)
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.
Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.