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PARK RANGER 1 - COMMISSIONED - Underfill

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $61,721.28 to $91,496.16 PAY GRADE: 34

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.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Conservation and Natural Resources (http://dcnr.nv.gov/)

Division: State Parks

Job Class Code: 13.143

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51508

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 05/20/2025

Close Date: 05/27/2025

Recruiter:

JON TERRAZAS

Phone: (775)684-0116

Email: [email protected]

Applications accepted for another 5 Days 1 Hrs 21 Mins

The Position

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.

Lahontan State Recreation Area, covering 25,000 acres with 69 miles of sandy shoreline around the Lahontan Reservoir, is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join the team as a commissioned Park Ranger. The primary duty station at Silver Springs Beach attracts approximately 300,000 visitors annually who come to enjoy the outdoors, boating, and fishing in a dynamic desert climate with hot summers and occasional winter snowfall. As a Park Ranger, you will be at the heart of park management, ensuring the smooth operation and safety of this beautiful area. After one year, you will have the opportunity to advance to Park Ranger 2. Your role will encompass supervising fee collection, managing seasonal maintenance staff, and overseeing resource management. Public safety and law enforcement will be a major focus during the bustling summer months, where you will likely write citations, make arrests, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, maintain peace, and respond to emergencies. Comprehensive law enforcement training will be provided. You will maintain park buildings and grounds, gather and analyze visitor data, collect and account for fees, and respond to visitor inquiries. Additionally, you will prepare reports, handle correspondence, and create and present educational interpretive programs that enrich our visitors' experiences. Residency in the provided housing at your duty location is required. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-13\_0/

To Qualify:

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

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

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.

Special Notes

Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.

Candidates may be required to submit to a background check and physical agility examination prior to appointment.

Incumbents must complete a P.O.S.T. academy within 18 months of appointment.

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.

Special Requirements

Positions are subject to call back and must work various hours and/or shifts.

Positions require statewide travel.

Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

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.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

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.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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.

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