Park Ranger I

Park Ranger I (S)

Love being outside and exploring some of North Carolina's most beautiful places? Maybe you'd like working at a state park. The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic team member to fill our Park Ranger position. A Park Ranger provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement/emergency services, seasonal employee supervision, administration, operations, and maintenance. The Park Ranger is a commissioned law enforcement officer and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researching the natural and cultural resources found at the park and developing and implementing resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
• Preparing and conducting environmental interpretation and education programming.
• Performing and directing emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
• Assisting with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
• Performing in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused programs.
• Issuing facility permits, open, and close facilities, and purchasing equipment and/or supplies.
• May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts and weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Must work weekends and holidays on-call rotation.
• Considered Emergency Staff and may be required to work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and special events.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Some positions may have housing available, and it is a requirement that the candidate who accepts the position resides in the housing provided.

This position is located at:

Jones Lake State Park

4117 N.C. 242 N.

Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science from an appropriately accredited institution.

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.