What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Part – Time Park Ranger in Training position at West Virginia Division of Natural Resources?
Seasonal Part – Time Park Ranger in Training at Canaan Valley Resort State Park
(YOU CANNOT APPLY ON INDEED) apply by: Send completed application for temporary employment to the attention of the Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent of the above listed recreation area. For questions please contact Cassidy Norman at (304) 866 – 4111.
Pay rate: $15.00 per hour
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: January – December ( 12 Months )
DUTIES: This position is responsible for learning about the overall administration, operations, maintenance and protection of a West Virginia State Park. The part – time seasonal employee in this position will receive related on the job training to enable them to perform various management duties and responsibilities at a State Park while under the direct supervision of an experiences park superintendent.
Under close supervision of the park superintendent or assistant superintendent, a supervisory seasonal part – time park ranger in training is an opportunity to participate in the management, maintenance, and protection of state-owned parks, forests or rail trails. This position shall serve in a capacity of a supervisory trainee which may place operational emphasis on a certain park related functions including operations, recreation, lodging, hospitality safety, maintenance / grounds and security.
The seasonal part – time park ranger in training shall be expected to participate in opportunities that will teach moderate discretionary judgement and initiative in the planning, directing and oversight of facility programs in the areas of state park operations that may include: building, equipment and grounds maintenance; housekeeping; sanitation; public relations; hospitality; public safety; visitor activity; programming; historical and nature interpretation; conservation; preservation; public work program; federal and state regulatory compliance; accounting; recordkeeping; revenue production; budget preparation and control; concession oversight.
These positions may be assigned a primary duty at the work location which focuses on one or more of the programs listed above. These positions are primarily intended as trainees to obtain the necessary experience to become qualifies or eligible state park superintendents. Duties may include research projects, special events, security patrol and trainings. These positions are subject to an on-call status, may supervise, and perform related work as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be actively pursuing formal education in a professional field with preference to those pursuing 4 – year, bachelor’s degrees in the fields of business management, public administration, education, marketing, agriculture, forestry, criminal justice, military service, recreations, tourism, and park management or relevant fields. Must have valid drivers license.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $15.01 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Davis, WV 26260: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $15