Posting number: 2026-03428
Department: DCNR - PARKS DIVISION
Job classification: PARK RANGER 1 - COMMISSIONED
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation
This position is in the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. The person selected for this position will assist with the management Cave Lake State Park located near Ely. The incumbent supervises seasonal staff, performs field and administrative duties including completion of routine and special reports. This is a commissioned position with public safety responsibilities and is required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends in a variety of weather conditions. After hours call outs can occur and evening shift rotations are required during the summer. The schedule will vary by season. As a state park peace officer, the incumbent writes citations, handles accidents and incidents, resolves disputes, and responds to emergency situations as required. All personnel in the Park Ranger series perform grounds maintenance, custodial duties, collect and account for fees, present interpretive programs and perform minor maintenance to facilities. The candidate provides land management, recreation and administrative expertise to ensure efficient management of the park's operations and ecosystems. Cave Lake State Park encompasses 4,560 acres with the 32- acre reservoir as the main attraction. The park receives approximately 120,000 visitors each year. Typical activities are camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Cave Lake is a high desert climate with -80-90+ degree summers and occasionally drops below 0 degrees in the winters with lots of snow. The Park is located approximately 14 miles from the nearest town. In order to receive consideration applicants must indicate their ability to work in this geographical location. Park residency is required in the state housing provided. Cave Lake State Park is off grid; housing is solar and propane. Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.
Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation, and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, agriculture, education, natural or environmental sciences, horticulture, history/folklore, wildlife management, museum management, park interpretation, business or public administration, criminal justice, or related field; OR two years of experience which provided experience in organizing, overseeing and performing park maintenance, interpretive programming, visitor services, and resource management duties; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Coordinate and participate in day-to-day park operation and maintenance projects; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned seasonal personnel; clean and maintain park buildings, grounds, offices, restrooms, and vehicles; schedule and assign personnel to collect fees, staff visitor centers, and conduct tours.
Gather, record and audit information related to visitor use and fees collected; take inventory and submit supply requests; prepare activity reports on areas of responsibility; make reservations and respond to letters and telephone inquiries; operate park weather station, sales outlet and water safety and control devices at the park.
Enforce laws and regulations including applicable State laws, county ordinances, and park rules and policies; investigate accidents, write citations, make arrests, conduct search and rescue operations, respond to emergency situations, and interact with other law enforcement agencies to preserve the peace and protect park visitors.
Implement the resource management plan; identify resource problems; develop solutions and initiate projects for resource preservation and rehabilitation.
Participate in planning, developing, and conducting special events and on-going interpretive activities such as tours, hikes, displays, exhibits, talks and visitor centers to inform park visitors of park attractions, flora, fauna, cultural and natural history, and environmental education.
Under the direct supervision of a Park Supervisor, incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to he next level in the series may occur upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Perform related duties as assigned.
General knowledge of: basic principles of park operations and maintenance; basic principles of park and resource management; natural and cultural history; accepted land management practices; interpretation of natural resources and historic areas; operation of standard hand and power tools used in facility maintenance.
Ability to: participate in the operation and maintenance of an assigned State park; perform custodial and general maintenance duties in park buildings and grounds; provide information and assistance to park visitors; maintain records and prepare reports; participate in planning and providing interpretive programs for park visitors; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
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