State Park Ranger

USA: | Parks and Recreation | Full Time

22.10 - 22.10 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 18, 2026

NOTE:

All applicants must apply by 11:59 PM MST on the closing date.

Set against the rugged beauty of southern Idaho, Castle Rocks State Park and City of Rocks National Reserve offer a once-in-a-lifetime backdrop for your work. With nearly 9,000 years of human history and Idaho’s largest pinyon pine forest nestled against the towering 8,867-foot Graham Peak, Castle Rocks is a place where history, geology, and outdoor recreation converge. City of Rocks National Reserve, known for its gravity-defying granite spires and ancient monoliths dating back 2.5 billion years, is a world-class destination for climbers and adventurers alike, boasting nearly 700 climbing routes and nearly 30 miles of trails.

In this dynamic role, you will primarily focus on essential maintenance tasks, ensuring that this natural wonder remains pristine and accessible to all who seek the great outdoors. In addition to maintenance, you will also be responsible for varied ranger duties, including code enforcement, to ensure the safety and enjoyment of park visitors.

Preferred candidates will have a background in equipment operation and maintenance, supporting climbing management and resource protection efforts, and contributing to visitor safety, search and rescue, and emergency medical services. The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge pertinent to performing high-angle rescues, climbing at a free climbing level of 5.10 on the Yosemite Decimal Scale, and possess an EMT Basic certification.

1.Park Maintenance.

• Maintains park facilities, trail systems, and grounds to ensure resource preservation and visitor safety.
• Performs a variety of basic craft activities including erosion control, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.
• Operates and repairs vehicles, trucks, mowers, groomers, backhoes, and hand and power tools.
• Fells and removes hazardous trees.
• Designs, modifies, and fabricates equipment; inspects the area and takes corrective action for hazardous conditions and defective equipment.
• These positions involve various skills including public relations; natural resource management; park building and grounds maintenance; park and recreation rule compliance, and conflict resolution of visitor and user issues.

2. Visitor Services and Resource Protection.

• Provides information to visitors and the public regarding park history and geology, plants, animals, and recreational opportunities.
• Conducts nature walks and interpretive programs.
• Develops and presents interpretive and environmental awareness programs for park visitors, school groups, and organizations.
• Performs research for programs and displays Informs visitors of pertinent regulations of the Department as well as other partner organizations such as the Department of Fish and Game and Department of Lands.
• Collects fees.
• Ensures compliance with outdoor recreation program and park rules and regulations.
• Works with local enforcement agencies to give warnings.
• Patrols park to protect and preserve park resources from vandalism and abuse.
• Promotes public safety.
• Serves as liaison between the park and other enforcement agencies.
• Administers first aid
• Organizes, markets, and implements special events.

3. Administrative.

• Works with other park staff to hire, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal employees and volunteers.
• Prepares and maintains reports, expense transmittals, records, logs, and inventories.
• Purchases supplies and materials.
• Prepares research reports and…