Park Ranger

The Park Ranger performs law enforcement and maintenance within all of Dubuque County parks and wildlife areas. Ensures the safety of park visitors and preserves and protects the natural resources of Dubuque County. This position must reside within a 25 mile radius of Dubuque County.

• Ground Maintenance
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  Mows, landscapes, tree care, repairs park fixtures, playground inspection/maintenance, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs.
• Law Enforcement
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  Enforces local, state, and federal laws; collects user fees in campgrounds; resolves disturbances; assists other agencies with calls for service.
• Equipment Operator
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  Operates tractors, skid loaders, mowers, excavators, snowmobiles, boats, dump trucks, end loaders.
• Prairie Management
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  Manages prescribed fire, spraying, mowing, removal of woody vegetation, planting.
• Vehicle Maintenance
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  Repairs broken parts, oil changes, tire rotation, routine maintenance.
• Structural Maintenance
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  Oversees plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs; builds new structures such as pavilions, covered picnic tables, and boat docks.
• Timber Management
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  Plants, prunes, sprays, invasive removal, crop tree release.
• Snow Plowing
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  Plows snow off parking lots, applies salt when needed.
• Wildlife Calls for Service
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  Manages rescue nuisances, injured/sick animals.
• Equipment Maintenance
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  Repairs broken parts, oil changes, sharpens mower blades, routine maintenance.
• Environmental Education
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  Teaches hunter safety classes, public relations answering questions, assists with environmental programs.
• Volunteer Coordination
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  Plans and coordinates events for volunteers, works with community service projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or environmental education related fields, or two‑year associate degree and two years’ work experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
• Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
• Pesticide applicators license
• Commercial driver’s license
• S130‑S190 wildfire training
• Hunter Education Instructor
• Firearms Instructor
• Open sight rifle instructor
• Mine safety health administration training
• CPR/AED first aid
• National Crime Information Center training
• Hazmat
• Implicit bias
• De‑escalation
• Racial profiling
• Handgun recertification
• Rifle recertification
• Shotgun recertification
• Defensive tactics
• Body cam training
• Rapid deployment
• Advanced roadside impairment driving enforcement
• Physical fitness requirements
• Chronic waste disease ambassador
• Wildland power saws training
• Global SDS and hazardous materials
• Duty to intercede
• Sexual harassment in workplace
• Responding to people with mental illness
• Wide area search
• Human trafficking
• Blood borne pathogens

• Knowledge of current conservation and environmental issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to withstand manual labor and work outside in any weather conditions.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours and varied shifts as the need arises.
• Some supervisory experience desirable.

• Frequent movements such as balancing, twisting, climbing, kneeling, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.
• Frequently lifting to 50 pounds.

• Primarily work is outdoors; workers may be exposed to adverse and extreme environmental conditions.
• Frequently work alongside moving traffic or roads.
• Frequent use of machines or equipment with loud noises.
• Frequently work with fumes/odors/toxic chemicals.
• Frequently work with bodily fluids/communicable disease.
• Occasional travel.

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589‑4441.

Dubuque County is proud to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that keeps health insurance costs low for employees while providing strong coverage for you and your family. Along with highly affordable medical insurance, employees enjoy retirement security through IPERS, generous paid time off, and a wide range of programs that support your health, well‑being, and financial peace of mind.