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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$40,110.48 to
$59,194.80
PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position assists with the management of South Fork State Recreation Area near Spring Creek, Nevada. The 2200 acre park is located approximately 16 miles from Elko and includes 1650 acre South Fork Reservoir. The park is a water based recreation facility including both developed and undeveloped camping areas and hiking/equestrian trails. This position performs grounds maintenance, custodial duties, collects and accounts for fees, presents interpretive programs and performs minor maintenance to facilities and equipment.
As a state park peace officer, incumbents write citations, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, keep peace, respond to emergency situations as required. Law enforcement academy training will be provided.
This position will be required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends. Park housing is not available at this duty station.
Incumbents have the opportunity to progress to a Park Ranger II after one year.
The incumbent provides land management, recreation and administrative expertise to ensure efficient management of the park's operations, ecosystems and budget. Park Rangers make decisions regarding resources, training, facility maintenance, equipment and materials. The position provides guidance and development to assigned seasonal staff as well as volunteers. The incumbent works with staff, other agencies and private groups to develop interpretive programming and activities that encourage greater participation by children and families.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, agriculture, education, natural or environmental sciences, horticulture, history/folklore, wildlife management, museum management, park interpretation, business or public administration or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience which provided experience in organizing, overseeing and performing park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management duties. |
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Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. |
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Candidates may be required to submit to a background check and physical agility examination prior to appointment. |
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Incumbents must complete a P.O.S.T. academy within 18 months of appointment. |
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The physical agility exam consists of: a) 1.5 mile run/walk in 20 minutes and 20 seconds; b) 100 yard swim in 5 minutes; c) successfully completing Field Sobriety Test (FST); d) lift and carry a 70-90 pound bag of cement/sand from the ground and carry 10 feet to the bed of a standard pick-up truck and return, repeated three times; e) drag or carry a 150-175 pound rescue dummy a distance of 50 feet; f) complete not less than 18 consecutive push-ups with no time limit; g) complete not less than 24 sit-ups in 1 minutes. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. |
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Positions are subject to call back and must work various hours and/or shifts. |
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Positions require statewide travel. |
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Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. The cost of fingerprinting is covered by the applicant. |
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As part of the selection process, the Division of State Parks requires; a) Physical agility exam; b) Comprehensive background investigation which will include a urinalysis, polygraph and a psychological examination; c) Physical examination. This cost will be covered by the hiring agency. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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