What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pembina Gorge State Park Seasonal Park Ranger position at Parks and Recreation?
Are you passionate about the outdoors, safety, and helping others? The Seasonal Park Ranger plays a vital role in preserving the beauty of North Dakota’s parks while ensuring everyone has a safe and memorable experience.
This position involves a mix of public interaction, resource protection, and enforcement of park rules and regulations. Seasonal Rangers are ambassadors of the park, helping to ensure that guests enjoy a safe and memorable outdoor experience.
All applications will be reviewed and scored on a weekly basis until all positions are filled.
Seasonal housing may be available!
Duties and Tasks
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a point of contact for park visitors by providing friendly, accurate information on park rules, trails, wildlife, facilities, and recreational opportunities.
• Patrol park grounds by foot, vehicle, or bicycle to monitor visitor activity, promote responsible park use, and ensure compliance with state park rules and regulations.
• Assist in emergency situations, including providing first aid, coordinating search and rescue efforts, and working with law enforcement or emergency services as needed.
• Assist with interpretive and educational programs, guided hikes, and tours that highlight the park’s natural, cultural, and historical resources.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• Assist with natural and cultural resource protection efforts, including wildlife observation, invasive species control, and stewardship activities.
• Perform routine park operations and light maintenance tasks such as litter collection, restroom upkeep, trail inspections, and basic facility monitoring.
• Operate and maintain park vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and responsibly.
• Accurately document incidents, visitor contacts, and daily activities in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with park administration, maintenance, and enforcement teams to support park operations, programs, and visitor services.
What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on work experience promoting responsible park use
• Opportunity to build teamwork, responsibility, and job skills
• Experience working in a public-facing, outdoor environment
Working Conditions:
• Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions
• May involve walking or standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing physically demanding tasks
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours, including early mornings and evenings
Minimum Qualifications
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in parks, recreation, or customer service is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license is preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Seasonal, flexible hours but include weekends and holidays as needed
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How To Apply:
Apply online via the North Dakota Job Seekers website. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Your application must include:
• Resume
• Three professional references
Need assistance with your application? Contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290 for all technical issues.
For reasonable accommodations or questions about recruitment/selection, contact La Tonya Stocks, PHR at lastocks@nd.gov or 701-328-7807.
TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
Please note:
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation do not provide sponsorship of any kind.
• A background check and criminal investigation are required for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.