Park Ranger Maintenance - Leesylvania State Park

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Prince William, VA

1d•$42,000 - $57,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces. Leesylvania State Park is accepting applications for a Park Ranger Maintenance position. As the Park Ranger Maintenance, you will join an exceptional team and be responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards.

Requirements

Ability to lead, direct, and train others.
Demonstrated experience providing customer service in public settings.
Ability to use a variety of tools, materials, and equipment to maintain facilities and grounds.
Experience in grounds maintenance (I.E., mowing, landscaping, snow removal, tree work, and trail maintenance)
Skill in basic construction/maintenance trades (I.E., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.)
A valid Virginia Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check.
Wear DCR-issued uniforms and work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
May also require occasional overnight travel for training and meetings.

Nice To Haves

First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
Experience with automotive repair and preventative maintenance.
Experience in herbicide spraying and resource management.
Experience in trail maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform on-going routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Provide daily supervision and assign work tasks to hourly employees, volunteers, and the alternate work force.
Perform duties related to fee collection, public relations, and visitor assistance.
Educate visitors on park rules and regulations.

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 or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
Overnight facility discounts (after six months of service): Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to the 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; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.