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.
Wild Horse State Recreation Area, renowned for its thrilling winter conditions, fantastic fishing, and breathtaking views, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a commissioned Park Ranger I. Located 67 miles north of Elko, Nevada, this water-based recreation site offers a dynamic high desert climate with mild summers and invigorating winters.
As a Nevada State Park Ranger, you will be a versatile guardian of the park, providing top-notch customer service while taking on a variety of roles. Your responsibilities will include preparing reports, managing correspondence, overseeing land management, recreation, and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient park operations, ecosystem health, and budget management. You will be making critical decisions on resources, training, and facility maintenance, while also guiding and developing seasonal staff and volunteers. Creating and presenting engaging interpretive programs, managing special use agreements, overseeing the noxious weed program, and monitoring special use and commercial permits will also be part of your duties.
As a state park peace officer, you will be writing citations, handling accidents and incidents, resolving disputes, maintaining peace, and responding to emergencies. Law enforcement academy training will be provided to equip you for success. The schedule varies by season, so you will need to be flexible, working various hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends. Park residency is required in the provided housing at this duty location. You may have the opportunity to advance to Park Ranger II after one year, gaining qualifying experience for the Park Supervisor series.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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:
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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, criminal justice, or related field; OR two years of experience which provided experience in organizing, overseeing and performing park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management duties; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer 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) Vertical jump of no less than 14 inches; b) The Illinois Agility Run in 19.5 seconds or less; c) complete not less than 30 sit-ups in 1 minute; d) complete not less than 23 consecutive push-ups; e) 300 meter run in 68 seconds or less; f) 1.5 mile run/walk in 16 minutes and 57 seconds or less; g) lift and carry a 70-90 pound bag of cement/sand from the ground and carry 10 feet to tailgate of a standard pick-up truck and then return, repeated three times; h) 100 yard swim in 5 minutes. |
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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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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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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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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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