What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger 2 In-Training (Statewide) position at State of Washington?
JOB
Job Title: Park Ranger 2 In-TrainingLocation: StatewideClose/Review: December 2, 2024 at 11:55pm ___________________________Here's an opportunity for you to apply for what many consider to be a "dream job" - working as a Park Ranger for Washington's beautiful state parks. As a Park Ranger, you get to work outdoors, share your passion for the outdoors with the public, protect the public and the state's natural resources. There are so many opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement options. While law enforcement is not the only work you'll be performing, these positions at the Park Ranger 2 level, are fully commissioned and armed. If this sounds like your ideal job, we would love for you to apply!**UPDATE** Due to legislation changes and the implementation of HB1132, candidates who have not attended a law enforcement academy will be required to attend the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA). Park and Recreation will sponsor your attendance and cover the academy fees. (Candidates who have completed a law enforcement academy (NOT BLEA), are subject to a general equivalency certification (you will be asked to provide a syllabus of the academy completed) and will also be required to attend a two-week BLEA Equivalency Course. Candidates whose law enforcement equivalency cannot be certified would be required to attend the full 18-week BLEA academy.)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Park Ranger 2's are responsible for protecting, preserving, and enhancing our state parks and natural resources, while ensuring the safety and welfare of park visitors; they communicate with the public including providing public information; they identify, improve and protect wetlands, archeological sites and other sensitive or endangered sites; they prepare and present interpretive and educational talks to the public regarding parks resources and related topics; they complete law enforcement activity. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.This recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time, permanent, Park Ranger 2 vacancies across Washington State. Park placement is based on many things, including candidate preference and agency need. The specific Park locations will be discussed with candidates at a point after the conditional offer of employment has been made. Here is a list of current park vacancies (keep in mind that these vacancies are subject to change): East Side of the StateConconully State Park – located in Conconully, WA. Housing available. Lyons Ferry State Park – located in Washtucna, WA. Housing available. Yakima Sportsman State Park – located in Yakima, WA. Housing available.Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park – located in Coulee City, WA. Housing is available. West side of the StateCape Disappointment State Park – located in Ilwaco, WA. Housing available. Joemma Beach State Park – located in Lakebay, WA. No housing available. Ocean City State Park – located in Hoquiam, WA. Housing available.Scenic Beach State Park – located in Seabeck, WA. Housing available.Rainbow Falls State Park – located in Chehalis, WA. Housing available.Paradise Point State Park – located in Ridgefield, WA. Housing available.For more information on Washington State Parks and Recreation, including location information for all Washington State Parks, click here.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY: To ensure consideration you must complete the online job application at Parks.wa.gov/jobs. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To be considered, your application package must include ALL of the following: Complete online application that includes all past work history (including current and previous supervisors' names and phone numbers) and education, going back at least ten (10) years.Letter of Interest.FIVE (5) names of professional references including phone numbers and email addresses. We will be contacting your current/previous supervisors. You do NOT need to attach letters of recommendation; we will be contacting them. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.Complete Supplemental Questionnaire - The answers to your supplemental questions will be initially reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure you meet our Park Ranger law enforcement standards. Throughout the process, your answers will continue to be reviewed along with your law enforcement tests results to verify your answers. Responses not supported in your application, will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment. If you are currently a WSPRC employee, it could also affect your current or future employment with the agency. Bottom line - take your time answering these questions, and remember absolute honesty is essential!Veterans - Candidates with prior military experience must submit a member 4 copy of their DD214, DD256, or NGB22.Transcripts - Candidates with college education/credits must attach unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that show the degree received and credits completed. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: http://naces.org/membersCertificate from a Law Enforcement Academy or syllabus from the Law Enforcement Academy completed (if applicable).The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This job posting will be use to fill multiple vacancies. For more information: https://wfse.org/Diversity Policy StatementThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community. Applicants needing assistance with the application process, please contact Nikki Williams at 360-902-8678 or Nikki.Williams@parks.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hearing impaired may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833- 6388. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. For information or questions about the recruitment, qualifications, or waiver process please contact Nikki Williams at 360-902-8678 or email Nikki.Williams@parks.wa.gov
Job Title: Park Ranger 2 In-TrainingLocation: StatewideClose/Review: December 2, 2024 at 11:55pm ___________________________Here's an opportunity for you to apply for what many consider to be a "dream job" - working as a Park Ranger for Washington's beautiful state parks. As a Park Ranger, you get to work outdoors, share your passion for the outdoors with the public, protect the public and the state's natural resources. There are so many opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement options. While law enforcement is not the only work you'll be performing, these positions at the Park Ranger 2 level, are fully commissioned and armed. If this sounds like your ideal job, we would love for you to apply!**UPDATE** Due to legislation changes and the implementation of HB1132, candidates who have not attended a law enforcement academy will be required to attend the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA). Park and Recreation will sponsor your attendance and cover the academy fees. (Candidates who have completed a law enforcement academy (NOT BLEA), are subject to a general equivalency certification (you will be asked to provide a syllabus of the academy completed) and will also be required to attend a two-week BLEA Equivalency Course. Candidates whose law enforcement equivalency cannot be certified would be required to attend the full 18-week BLEA academy.)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Park Ranger 2's are responsible for protecting, preserving, and enhancing our state parks and natural resources, while ensuring the safety and welfare of park visitors; they communicate with the public including providing public information; they identify, improve and protect wetlands, archeological sites and other sensitive or endangered sites; they prepare and present interpretive and educational talks to the public regarding parks resources and related topics; they complete law enforcement activity. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.This recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time, permanent, Park Ranger 2 vacancies across Washington State. Park placement is based on many things, including candidate preference and agency need. The specific Park locations will be discussed with candidates at a point after the conditional offer of employment has been made. Here is a list of current park vacancies (keep in mind that these vacancies are subject to change): East Side of the StateConconully State Park – located in Conconully, WA. Housing available. Lyons Ferry State Park – located in Washtucna, WA. Housing available. Yakima Sportsman State Park – located in Yakima, WA. Housing available.Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park – located in Coulee City, WA. Housing is available. West side of the StateCape Disappointment State Park – located in Ilwaco, WA. Housing available. Joemma Beach State Park – located in Lakebay, WA. No housing available. Ocean City State Park – located in Hoquiam, WA. Housing available.Scenic Beach State Park – located in Seabeck, WA. Housing available.Rainbow Falls State Park – located in Chehalis, WA. Housing available.Paradise Point State Park – located in Ridgefield, WA. Housing available.For more information on Washington State Parks and Recreation, including location information for all Washington State Parks, click here.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY: To ensure consideration you must complete the online job application at Parks.wa.gov/jobs. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To be considered, your application package must include ALL of the following: Complete online application that includes all past work history (including current and previous supervisors' names and phone numbers) and education, going back at least ten (10) years.Letter of Interest.FIVE (5) names of professional references including phone numbers and email addresses. We will be contacting your current/previous supervisors. You do NOT need to attach letters of recommendation; we will be contacting them. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.Complete Supplemental Questionnaire - The answers to your supplemental questions will be initially reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure you meet our Park Ranger law enforcement standards. Throughout the process, your answers will continue to be reviewed along with your law enforcement tests results to verify your answers. Responses not supported in your application, will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment. If you are currently a WSPRC employee, it could also affect your current or future employment with the agency. Bottom line - take your time answering these questions, and remember absolute honesty is essential!Veterans - Candidates with prior military experience must submit a member 4 copy of their DD214, DD256, or NGB22.Transcripts - Candidates with college education/credits must attach unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that show the degree received and credits completed. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: http://naces.org/membersCertificate from a Law Enforcement Academy or syllabus from the Law Enforcement Academy completed (if applicable).The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This job posting will be use to fill multiple vacancies. For more information: https://wfse.org/Diversity Policy StatementThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community. Applicants needing assistance with the application process, please contact Nikki Williams at 360-902-8678 or Nikki.Williams@parks.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hearing impaired may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833- 6388. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. For information or questions about the recruitment, qualifications, or waiver process please contact Nikki Williams at 360-902-8678 or email Nikki.Williams@parks.wa.gov