Open Until Filled
This recruitment is intended to fill multiple positions at various locations, including Glendo, Shoshoni, and Cody
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people, and be a part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors? If so, join us for a summer adventure in Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation.
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The Non-Commissioned Seasonal Park Ranger provides public safety and education services for visitors and staff at state parks and historic sites including patrolling front and backcountry areas by various means, educating visitors on parks rules and regulations, visitor contacts, park visitor assistance, preparation of reports, responding to emergencies and medical calls for service, property and natural resource protection, perform light maintenance and fee collection. POST Certification is not required.
Non-commissioned seasonal park rangers will enhance, assist, and supplement commissioned park rangers and be able to make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to enforcement and emergencies.
Park housing may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
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Educate park visitors on applicable state statutes, park rules, and regulations within statutory and agency guidelines to protect and preserve natural, historic, and cultural features, sites, and structures.
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Respond to emergencies.
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Help protect people and property in Wyoming State Parks and Historic sites.
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Patrol assigned park areas to provide high public visibility.
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Patrol front and backcountry areas by foot, vehicle, UTVs, watercraft, and mountain bike as needed.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
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May be required to provide testimony in court regarding investigations of park-related incidents.
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Assist visitors who require assistance for various reasons.
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Provide recreational and historic information about the park system and the local area.
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Participate in community policing efforts at parks and historic sites.
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Provide traffic control or other assistance for special events.
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Make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to emergencies.
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Participate in interpretive educational and public outreach programs as needed.
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Perform office duties including daily activity reports, computer work, visitation reports, required departmental reports, and correspondence.
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Complete the required field training program and attend the required seasonal park ranger training. This enables the parks to produce qualified seasonal park rangers.
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Assist park staff with projects such as minor property maintenance, traffic counter readings, fee collection, campsite reservation system operation, and other duties as assigned.
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Pick up trash and clean restrooms as needed.
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Maintain state-issued equipment and vehicles, including minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
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Attend various public meetings, conferences, and engagements as requested.
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Professionally represent the agency at all times.
024-State Parks & Cultural Resources - Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
