Seasonal Park Ranger-Central Region
About The Position
Park Rangers assist Park Managers by providing protection of park patrons and park property. Park Rangers explain park and recreation rules and regulations and seek voluntary compliance and patrol through assigned areas such as campgrounds, beaches, cabin areas, marinas, trails, gorges, picnic areas and comfort stations. They respond to patron inquiries, provide information on the natural resources, facilities, recreational activities and the condition and accessibility of trails and other facility resources. Park Rangers are subject to the provisions of the Security Guard Act of 1993, are unarmed and have neither peace nor police officer status. This is a seasonal-only position, generally from late May to Labor Day. POSITIONS AVAILABLE Positions for Park Rangers exist in all regions in the Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, which include: Allegany, Central, Finger Lakes, Genesee, Long Island, New York City, Niagara, Palisades, Saratoga, Taconic and Thousand Islands. Central Region Includes: Battle Island State Park, Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, Bowman Lake State Park, Canadarago State Marine Park, Chenango Valley State Park, Chittenango Falls State Park, Clark Reservation State Park, Delta Lake State Park, Gilbert Lake State Park, Glimmerglass State Park, Green Lakes State Park, Helen McNitt State Park, Mexico Point Boat Launch, Old Erie Canal State Historic Park, Oquaga Creek State Park, Pine Grove Boat Launch, Pixley Falls State Park, Robert V. Riddell State Park, Sandy Island Beach State Park, Selkirk Shores State Park, Verona Beach State Park
Requirements
- be at least age 18 at time of appointment
- have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- have a valid NYS Drivers License when required to drive state vehicles
- meet certain physical and medical requirements
- be of good moral character and successfully complete a background investigation
- successfully complete 24 hours of Security Guard training provided by NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
- Possess basic computer and smartphone skills
- Have a valid NYS issued ID
Responsibilities
- Providing protection of park patrons and park property
- Explaining park and recreation rules and regulations and seek voluntary compliance
- Patrolling through assigned areas such as campgrounds, beaches, cabin areas, marinas, trails, gorges, picnic areas and comfort stations
- Responding to patron inquiries
- Providing information on the natural resources, facilities, recreational activities and the condition and accessibility of trails and other facility resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
