Park Ranger Maintenance

Title: Park Ranger Maintenance

State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec II

Hiring Range: $42,000 - $57,680

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Kiptopeke State Park

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Job Duties

As the Park Ranger Maintenance, you will join an exceptional team and be responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. In this position, you will:

• Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects.
• Use skills in a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, vehicle and equipment repairs, and troubleshooting systems.
• Supervise and coach wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor in the successful performance of these operations.
• Provide user safety and satisfaction by providing clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in leading, directing, and training by staff and volunteers.
• Experience in evaluating work performed by others.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, materials and equipment to maintain facilities and grounds maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, tree work, and trail maintenance.
• Skills in basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair and hydraulic systems repair.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with large equipment operation.
• Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
• Experience in managing/operating public water systems.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience with supervising grounds keeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to the upkeep and operation of recreational areas.

Special Instructions

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle