Love being outside and exploring some of North Carolina’s most beautiful places? Maybe you’d like working at a state park. 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences. Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $50,000.00 - $65,745.00 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:Obtain successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission. Ability to maintain a valid NC driver's license and meet DOA Fleet Safety Policy and guidelines to drive a state vehicle. Ability to successfully complete various required training for NC State Park Ranger within the required timeframes. Position/ Physical Requirements:Prior to Employment: Selected candidates are required to have successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission. Within 18 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Typical work schedule is Saturday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm; includes day, evening, weekends and holiday shift on a rotating schedule. 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 reside in the housing provided. This Position is designated as Essential/ Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events. Within 12 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:Successfully complete CPR Certification. Successfully complete Wildland Fire Suppression. Successfully complete Division Sponsored Chainsaw Training. Within 30 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:Successfully complete Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Successfully complete Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)This position is located at:Jones Lake State Park 4117 NC Highway 242 N. Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Minimum Education and Experience. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science from an appropriately accredited institution. OR - Equivalent combination of training and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications. 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. Division Description. The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education. Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and. Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage. To explore NC State Parks visit: Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits. Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator. Supplemental and Contact Information The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.