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Park Ranger
- Access Dubuque (Dubuque, IA)
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Park Ranger
Dubuque County
1 Positions
ID: 86118
Posted On 01/13/2026
Job Overview
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Park Ranger performs law enforcement, maintenance, and public relations duties for all areas owned and managed by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. The position involves ensuring public safety, protecting county natural resources, maintaining park facilities, and providing education and assistance to visitors.
This position requires the employee to reside on-site at Finley's Landing Park.
Job Duties:
_The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned._
Ground Maintenance:
Mows, landscapes, tree care, repairs park fixtures, playground inspection/maintenance, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs.
Law Enforcement:
Enforces all local, state, and federal laws. Collects user fees in campgrounds, Heritage trail. River rescues, body recoveries. Resolves disturbances, takes various reports, assists other agencies with calls for service. Illegal dumping officers.
Equipment Operator:
Operates tractors, skid loaders, mowers, excavators, Utv’s, snowmobiles, boats, dump trucks, end loaders.
Prairie Management:
Manages prescribed fire, spraying, mowing, removal of woody vegetation, planting.
Vehicle Maintenance:
Repairs broken parts, oil changes, tire rotation, routine maintenance.
Structural Maintenance:
Oversees plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs. Builds new structures such as pavilions, covered picnic tables, and boat docks.
Timber Management:
Plants, prunes, sprays, invasive removal, crop tree release.
Snow plowing:
Plows snow off parking lots, applies salt when needed.
Wildlife Calls for Service:
Manages rescue nuisances, injured/sick animals.
Equipment Maintenance:
Repairs broken parts, oil changes, sharpens mower blades, routine maintenance.
Environmental Education:
Teaches Hunter safety classes, public relations answering questions, assists with environmental programs.
Volunteer Coordination:
Plans and coordinates events for volunteers, works with community service projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s degree in natural science or environmental education related fields, or two year associate degree and two years’ work experience.
+ Supervisory experience preferred
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements
+ Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
+ Iowa Law Enforcement certification (ILEA) or ability and willingness to become designated as a peace officer per Iowa Code, including passing required testing and background checks.
+ Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one.
+ Valid pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain certification.
+ Ability to communicate effectively and work without direct supervision.
+ S130-S190 wildfire training or ability to obtain certification
+ Hunter Education Instructor or ability to obtain certification
+ Must complete First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen, and other required safety training.
+ Physically able to perform manual labor in outdoor environments and withstand seasonal weather extremes.
+ Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
Supplemental Information:
_In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential._
+ Knowledge of current conservation and environmental issues.
+ Ability to communicate effectively with others.
+ Ability to work without direct supervision.
+ Ability to withstand manual labor and work outside in any weather conditions.
+ Willingness to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours and varied shifts as the need arises.
+ Some supervisory experience desirable.
_In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position._
Physical Requirements
+ Frequent movements such as but not limited to balancing, twisting, climbing, kneeling, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.
+ Frequently lifting to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
+ Primarily work is outdoors; workers may be exposed to adverse and extreme environmental conditions.
+ Frequently work alongside moving traffic or roads.
+ Frequent use of machines or equipment with loud noises.
+ Frequently work with fumes/odors/toxic chemicals.
+ Frequently work with bodily fluids/communicable disease.
+ Occasional travel.
Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Primary Contact
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Tracey Martin
HR Generalist, Human Resources
563-589-4441
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Job Details
Categories
Government/Public Service
Location
Peosta, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
$32.65 - $37.31
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Education
Associates
Experience
2-5 Years
Company ID
975
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20260113
End Date
20260128
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The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.
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