Chief Ranger - Law Enforcement

Chief Ranger
- Law Enforcement

Title:

Chief Ranger
- Law Enforcement

State Role

Title:

Natural Resource Spec II

Hiring Range: $45,000 - $60,564

Agency:
Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:

Machicomoco State Park

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Job Summary

The Chief Ranger Law Enforcement position at Machicomoco State Park serves as a sworn, commissioned, and certified law enforcement officer as defined in the Code of Virginia § 9.1-101, with responsibility to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and the regulations of the Department. As one of Virginia's Law Enforcement Rangers, you will support park programs and services by providing public safety, law enforcement, and resource protection by enforcing park rules, regulations, and state laws.

You will ensure the protection of people, property, and resources on land owned, leased, or operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation through articulated and displayed specialized knowledge of public safety and law enforcement activities. This includes providing public safety and law enforcement services by patrolling agency properties in a vehicle, on foot, and by other modes of transportation.

You will also assist with special events, special operations, and search and rescue operations as knowledge and skills permit.

Job Duties

• Working directly with management and maintenance staff to ensure routine maintenance projects are scheduled and completed on time.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising classified and seasonal staff, volunteers, and other work program participants.
• Overseeing maintenance of buildings, trails, and grounds, including tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance performed by staff.
• Ensuring the effective operation of all park facilities.
• Performing hands-on preventive maintenance of park buildings and grounds as needed.
• Assisting with developing and monitoring park budgets, including maintenance projects and the annual operating plan.
• Reviewing and completing various tasks using maintenance management software to perform timekeeping, create schedules, assign work, procurement, and accident reports.
• Assisting with the development of the park budget and annual operating plan.
• Performing grounds, trails, and facilities development; construction, management, and maintenance of assigned construction/site improvement projects, and natural resource management.
• Work requires exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects. A successful candidate must be able to perform manual labor, including standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate must obtain certifications in CPR and First Aid and accepts responsibilities related to being equipped with and using firearms and will be required to wear a uniform and related law enforcement equipment and comply with the DCR Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniform standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to prioritize operations and staffing based on seasonal needs.
• Experience managing, supervising, and training staff or volunteers, including scheduling work, assigning tasks, and ensuring that results meet standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with plumbing, carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Knowledge in the use of computer programs, Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working in teams and providing customer service to the general public.
• Must be able to complete the agency-required Basic Law Enforcement Academy and obtain DCJS certification within 18 months of hire.
• Due to law enforcement requirements, you must be at least 21 years old, be a U.S. citizen, and be a High School graduate or possess a GED.

Additional Considerations

• Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement officer certification.
• Practical experience in custodial maintenance, such as cleaning facilities, restrooms, and general housekeeping.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Special Instructions

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