The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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.

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 the Park Supervisor in the management of all units within Walker River State Recreation Area and participate in park operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and outreach programs, and maintenance for the assigned park. These units include the Pitchfork, Rafter Seven, Flying M and Nine Mile ranches. The incumbent supervises seasonal staff, manages a wide variety of natural and historical resources, and performs field and administrative duties including completion of routine and special reports. This is a commissioned position and is subject to call back, works various hours and shifts, including evenings, holidays and weekends and in a variety of weather conditions. As a state park peace officer, the incumbent writes citations, handles accidents and incidents, resolves disputes, makes arrests, and responds to emergency situations as required. All personnel in the Park Ranger series perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, collects and accounts for fees, develops and presents interpretive programs and performs minor maintenance to facilities.

The candidate must provide land management, recreation, and administrative expertise to ensure the efficient management of the park's operations and resources. The Park Ranger I must make decisions regarding resources, training, facility maintenance, equipment and materials. The position also provides guidance and development to assigned staff. The Park Ranger I works with staff, other agencies, and private individuals to develop solutions to a wide variety of environmental, regulatory, and management issues on the East Walker River. Park residency is required in the provided housing at this duty location. The Park is located approximately 10 miles from Yerington, NV. In order to receive consideration applicants must indicate their ability to work in this geographical location. Incumbents have the opportunity to progress to a Park Ranger II after one year. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: