Park Ranger - DPR

About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

Love being outside and exploring some of North Carolina’s most beautiful places? Maybe you’d like working at a state park. The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic team member to fill our Park Ranger position. A Park Ranger provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement/emergency services, seasonal employee supervision, administration, operations, and maintenance. The Park Ranger is a commissioned law enforcement officer and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.

• Researching the natural and cultural resources found at the park and developing and implementing resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
• Preparing and conducting environmental interpretation and education programming.
• Performing and directing emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
• Assisting with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
• Performing in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused programs.
• Issuing facility permits, open, and close facilities, and purchasing equipment and/or supplies.
• May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.

Internal DNCR Posting – Only current permanent or temporary NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S.126 may apply.

This is a repost. Previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.

Recruitment Range: $50,000.00 - $54,944.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Obtain successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission. Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet DOA Fleet Safety Policy and guidelines to…