JOB
Step into a rewarding career with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a Park Resource Ranger! This position places you at the heart of park activity, where you assist visitors and support safe recreation. You will be part of a dedicated team that keeps park areas welcoming and secure. Help protect the natural beauty of our parks while making a positive difference every day!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position focuses on supporting visitor safety and providing customer service across park areas while maintaining a professional presence. You will work in active outdoor settings and assist with many aspects of daily park operations. As a Park Resource Ranger, you will perform the following duties:
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Public Interaction: Meet visitors, answer questions, and share information about park features and surrounding areas
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Patrol Duties: Patrol park grounds by vehicle, e-bicycle, and on foot while explaining rules and reporting concerns to proper staff
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Safety Monitoring: Inspect buildings, trails, and caverns for hazards and act to correct or report issues
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Emergency Support: Assist staff during emergencies such as rescues, first aid needs, and weather events
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Maintenance Tasks: Perform light upkeep such as litter pickup, sign painting, and trail marking
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Program Assistance: Support environmental education programs, volunteer projects, and event preparation
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately April 2026 until December 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment April 2027.
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Days and shifts will vary due to the seasonal nature of the position. You will work 37.5 hours, 5 days per week, including holidays and weekends.
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
