Park Ranger

Job Duties

Coordinate environmental awareness events or water safety programs.

Conduct outreach activities by working with stakeholders of the Corps mission and operations.

Draft plans for facility improvements that are consistent with current and future demands.

Coordinate the short range planning, draft budget development and execution of activities related to the project programs.

Prevent unauthorized use, trespass, and destruction of park and project property.

Enforce Title 36 CFR by educating the public on project purpose, conditions, policies, and regulations.

Enforce a public safety program for the park or project that includes surveillance, maintenance of buoys, signs, and fences.

Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use or illegal activities.

Deal regularly with the public in high stress emotional and potentially volatile situations.

Collect recreation use fees, and account for funds in accordance with established regulations and policies.

Update Project Safety Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Emergency Operations Plans for the recreational aspect of the project.

Analyze the effectiveness and visitor appeal of the interpretive programs and literature.

Develop park program improvements related to visitor engagement, including the selection of new media or techniques.

Convey project and park information to public guests as well as local, state, and federal agencies through brochures, displays, news releases, websites and other social media formats.

Meet with public, state, local, and national stakeholders to explain programs, promote interests in activities, and explain management policies.

Update and review Standard Operating Procedures related to recreation and natural resources management.

Issue written warnings and or citations to stop volatile behavior and resolve the situation.

Complete incident reports to describe or document events, resource conditions or violations.

Coordinate the project volunteer program.

Plan, promote and execute special programs such as environmental awareness events and safety programs.