PARK RANGER 3 - COMMISSIONED - Overton

Announcement Number: 50531 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/18/2025 Close Date: 02/25/2025 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 1 Hrs 28 Mins
The Position

Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is located at Valley of Fire State Park near Overton, Nevada. The Park is located approximately 15 miles from the nearest town of Overton, and 60 miles from Las Vegas. As a Park Ranger 3, you will be assisting in the management of a state park from supervising a diverse team of permanent and seasonal staff to performing a variety of field and administrative duties. As a commissioned officer entrusted with public safety responsibilities, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being of all park visitors. The incumnemt will assist with writing citations to handling accidents and emergencies. Law enforcement academy training will be provided. You will be required to work various hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends in a variety of weather conditions. You will also be responsible for preserving the park's natural beauty and ecosystems. From monitoring the activities of special and commercial permit holders to collaborating with other agencies and private groups on interpretive programming, your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the park's continued success and sustainability. Park residency is required in the state provided housing. ***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, and two years of professional park ranger experience in park operations and maintenance; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger II (Commissioned) 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. 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. The 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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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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