Park Ranger Maintenance - Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Bedford County, Virginia, VA

3d•$42,000 - $57,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Park Ranger Maintenance for Smith Mountain Lake State Park. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. The Park Ranger Maintenance will perform routine maintenance and repairs, supervise hourly employees and volunteers, handle fee collection, public relations, and visitor assistance, and educate visitors on park rules and regulations.

Requirements

Experience leading, directing, or training staff, volunteers, or work crews.
Experience performing grounds or facility maintenance (mowing, landscaping, tree work, trail upkeep, or similar).
Demonstrated experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment to perform repairs or routine upkeep.
Working knowledge of basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or masonry.
Experience performing basic vehicle or equipment maintenance (small engines, mowers, or utility vehicles).
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Experience using computers and software applications (email, incident reporting, timekeeping, or similar).
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating large equipment (tractors, skid steers, zero-turn mowers, compact utility loaders, or similar).
Experience overseeing workplace safety practices, including OSHA considerations or conducting safety briefings.
Experience with herbicide application, natural resource management, or trail construction/repair.
Experience supervising or coordinating maintenance, groundskeeping, construction, or related work in recreational or facility settings.
Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

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

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 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.