Park Ranger I

Location: Oxford

Address:2048 Hwy 6 NW, Oxford, Iowa, 52322

Salary Range (Min-Mid)$34.20 - $41.05

Dept./Office/Position Type Conservation - Professional Employee Type Regular Job  Description Under general supervision of the Park Ranger II, serves as a Peace Officer under the provisions of Chapter 350 of the Code of Iowa. Provide law enforcement and other on-site services for the overall management of Kent Park and other areas in the county that are managed by the Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB).

Perform routine and special patrol duties, including the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations; maintain good public relations; and provide directions and information.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of park management and related subjects

Procedures and objectives of fish and game enforcement and management programs

Johnson County Conservation Board rules and regulations, State park laws, Iowa traffic laws, Iowa fish and game laws, and all other State laws that apply to public areas

Native trees, shrubs, flowers, birds and other wildlife common to Johnson County Geology, soils, astronomy and other natural sciences

Standard investigative and interviewing techniques

English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and vocabulary skills

Ability to:

Enforce laws and regulations while maintaining effective public relations

Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner

Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments, agencies (including the State Fish and Game Officers, State Fisheries and Wildlife Biologists, State Highway Patrol and County Sheriff’s Office, and County Clerk of Court’s Office), and members of the public

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups both in formal and informal situations

Interact effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, ages, and points of view Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Work with minimal supervision

Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Perform moderate manual labor for extended periods of time

Work outdoors on all types of terrain and all types of weather

Operate automotive and law enforcement equipment including pickup patrol unit, police radios, hand-held radios, and emergency equipment

Operate maintenance equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and chainsaws

Operate common office equipment such as scanners, calculators, fax machines, photocopiers, multi-line telephones

Use a computer for the purposes of data entry, word processing, email and the Internet Plan, assign, and assist in the supervision of seasonal employees

Handle moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position

Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication

Stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, twist, reach, and crawl

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 75-100 pounds

Have sufficient vision which permits long periods of keen observation and adequate performance of duties

Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools with moderate to heavy use and make handwritten notations

Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various county facilities and worksites

Fulfill duty call at all times and work a five-day work week including every weekend between April 15 and October 31 and every other weekend November 1 through April 14

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree in a Natural Resource related field with two (2) years related work experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Special requirements:
Must pass background investigation. Must be a certified peace officer with certification to carry firearms, CPR and First Aid Certification. Valid Iowa driver’s license and insurable under County liability…