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.

• Mows, landscapes, tree care, repairs park fixtures, playground inspection/maintenance, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs.

• Enforces all local, state, and federal laws. Collects user fees in campgrounds and Heritage trail. Performs river rescues, body recoveries. Resolves disturbances, takes various reports, assists other agencies with calls for service. Handles illegal dumping incidents.

• Operates tractors, skid loaders, mowers, excavators, UTVs, snowmobiles, boats, dump trucks, end loaders.

• Manages prescribed fire, spraying, mowing, removal of woody vegetation, planting.

• Repairs broken parts, oil changes, tire rotation, routine maintenance.

• Oversees plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs. Builds new structures such as pavilions, covered picnic tables, and boat docks.

• Plants, prunes, sprays, invasive removal, crop tree release.

• Plows snow off parking lots, applies salt when needed.

• Manages rescue nuisances, injured/sick animals.

• Repairs broken parts, oil changes, sharpens mower blades, routine maintenance.

• Teaches Hunter safety classes, public relations answering questions, assists with environmental programs.

• 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 applicator 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 градусов? Actually [list continues]
• 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
• Sparta ling to people with mental illness
• Wide area search
• Human trafficking
• Blood borne pathogens

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• 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.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment

• 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.