Job Details

Park Ranger I (S)

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground.

The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic team member to fill our Park Ranger position. A Park Ranger provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement/emergency services, seasonal employee supervision, administration, operations, and maintenance. The Park Ranger is a commissioned law enforcement officer and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researching the natural and cultural resources found at the park and developing and implementing resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
• Preparing and conducting environmental interpretation and education programming.
• Performing and directing emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
• Assisting with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
• Performing in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused programs.
• Issuing facility permits, open, and close facilities, and purchasing equipment and/or supplies.
• May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.

Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts and weekends on a rotating schedule. Must work weekends and holidays on-call rotation. Considered Emergency Staff and may be required to work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and special events. Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Some positions may have housing available, and it is a requirement that the candidate who accepts the position resides in the housing provided.

This position is located at:

South Mountains State Park

3001 South Mountain Park Ave.

Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Bachelor's degree preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science from an appropriately accredited institution. OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.