Watershed Ranger III- Department of Public Works

## watershed ranger iii- department of public worksapplylocations:
18514 prettyboy dam rdtime type:
full time posted on:
posted yesterday time left to apply:
end date: july 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
r0018386
*** salary range:******$73,897 - $118,515 / annually
****** hiring salary range:******$
****** 73,897*** ***– $96,206 /annually
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** job summary:
** a watershed ranger iii enforces criminal, civil, natural resource protocols, laws, rules and regulations and conducts natural resource conservation activities at and in the vicinity of the baltimore city watersheds. Work of this class involves leading watershed ranger staff, but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work an assigned shift to provide 24-hour 7-day a week coverage subject to call-back as required for emergencies.

Work is primarily performed out-of-doors where there may be exposure to inclement weather, extremes of temperature and irate persons. Work requires regular moderate physical activity in walking and standing and occasional strenuous physical exertion when apprehending or arresting persons engaged in illegal activity.
** minimum qualifications:*
* *** on or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
***** education:
** have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences or a related field.
** and
* *** experience:
** have four years of natural resources conservation activities or law enforcement experience.
** or
* *** equivalency notes:
** have one year of experience in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences or in enforcing rules and regulations in a park environment may substitute for each year of the university requirement.
** licenses, registrations, and certificates:
** have a valid maryland class c noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a baltimore city driver’s permit.
** provisional driver’s license or learner permits are not acceptable.*
* ** note:*
* ** you must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with application at time of applying.*
* ** Final date to receive applications:*
* * please submit your application no later than 12:00 am on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

*** knowledge, skills, & abilities:
*** knowledge of criminal, civil and traffic laws of maryland as they pertain to watershed and reservoir properties and natural resources.
* knowledge of natural resources conservation principals and methods as they pertain to the watershed.
* knowledge of forestry, fisheries and wildlife management practices.
* knowledge of survey, inspection and investigative techniques including the securing of evidence from contamination and the protection of crime scenes.
* knowledge of varying degrees of use of force and the proper use of use and care of firearms.
* ability to exercise sound judgement quickly and in stressful situations.
* ability to comprehend, interpret and enforce criminal, civil and traffic…