Park Ranger 3 (Long Beach Area) Fully Commissioned Law Enforcement

Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager (Park Ranger 4), this position serves as the expert level Law Enforcement Officer for the area and supports administration, supervision, maintenance, and public service within the management area, including serving as the lead for management of the Long Beach Seashore Conservation Area.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform administrative duties as an Operations Manager for the Long Beach Area SCA, implementing area strategies based on mission and goals as defined by Area Manager.
  • Assess operational needs of park area; raise issues with Area Manager.
  • Provide oversight for day-to-day operations of the SCA and surrounding properties.
  • Staff schedules - utilize data driven evidence when determining proper use of staff time and classifications.
  • Prepare for emergency management. Ensure that all necessary plans are in place and up to date.
  • Develop and manage special projects in collaboration with work groups, Federal partners, weed boards, wildlife departments and other outside entities.
  • Assist Area Manager with development and maintenance of Operational Planning & Reports, such as but not limited to, Staffing and Overtime Plan, Law Enforcement Plan, and Emergency Management Plan. 
    
    
• Perform duties as the lead Law Enforcement Ranger for the Long Beach Area Parks and Seashore Conservation Area.
  • Maintain expertise of rules and regulations necessary to perform Law Enforcement duties, including WAC 352.32 and WAC 352.37 (the Seashore Conservation Area). 
  • Review all Incident Reports for correctness and completeness. 
  • Provide Enforcement Guidance to Ranger 1’s and 2’s. 
  • Schedule appropriate Law Enforcement coverage based on demonstrable park needs. 
  • Provide shift Law Enforcement coverage within jurisdictional parameters: rule enforcement; visitor education and protection.  
  • Ensure all area Law Enforcement staff attend required quarterly training and In-Service. 
  • Ensure proper Law Enforcement safety requirements/practices are met. 
  • Manage park area Law Enforcement equipment and vehicles. 
  • Provide local Law Enforcement outreach/coordination/communication (police agencies, courts, fire department).
    
    
• Participate in maintenance functions within SCA and surround properties.
  • Assist with setting maintenance priorities for the SCA. 
  • Work with the Park Operations Ranger to assign, schedule, and complete lower-level maintenance projects for SCA where journey level skills are not required. 
  • Assist in coordination of conservation projects within the SCA, provide logistical support as needed. 
    
    
• Supervise staff and volunteers following all applicable Agency policies and procedures; statewide rules and regulations; and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Provide oversight and instruction to staff.
  • Facilitate hiring for vacant positions. 
  • Timely complete Position Description forms, as necessary.
  • Timely complete PDPs on an annual basis. 
  • Hold staff accountable for meeting expectations; raise issues of significance with Area Manager.
  • Coordinate as necessary with Area Manager on personnel matters. 
    
    
• Leadership to area staff as defined by Area Manager.
  • Understand and support mission and vision of Agency, Division and area. 
  • Proactively communicate with staff in a positive and supportive manner. 
  • Create an environment of collaborative teamwork and respect for all employees. Address concerns in a timely and effective manner.
  • Provide appropriate mentorship opportunities in order to improve skills and abilities for all staff under your purview. 
    
    
• Represent the Long Beach Area.
  
  

• Two (2) years of experience as a fully commissioned Washington State Park Ranger.

• Two (2) years of professional experience as a Park Ranger, commissioned Law Enforcement Officer, or equivalent experience in a Natural Resource field. AND
• Bachelor's Degree  **Experience in a Natural Resource, Law Enforcement or Recreation field will substitute year for year for education. AND
• Having successfully completed a qualifying law enforcement academy (BLEA, POST, PLEA, or SLETP).

• Supervisory experience.
• Project planning experience. 

• Accountability - Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results.
• Communication Effectiveness - Conveys clear, timely and persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
• Customer Focus - Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.
• Ethics and Integrity - Earns the trust, respect and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Learning and Growth - Adapts to change and applies new approaches, learns to navigate systems, processes, tools, and technology, and increases and develops knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Takes Action to Meet the Needs of Others - Collaborates with others to overcome challenges and find solutions, increases access, opportunities, and positive outcomes for others, and helps and supports people and communities from all backgrounds.

NOTE: Applicants that are not currently employed as a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Park Ranger will first be screened for the required qualifications. It is important that you attach a copy of your qualifying law enforcement academy transcript or certificate and ensure you include this in the education section of the application form. (You must have graduated from a qualifying law enforcement academy and must have worked as a Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer or Commissioned Park Ranger within the last 24 months.) 

• Ability to remain flexible to respond to park emergencies.
• Ability to use learned knowledge and understanding of the organizational and political climate to make decisions and take actions that satisfy diverse interests and contribute effectively to organizational goals.
• Ability to focus on educating and influencing park users for voluntary compliance.
• Ability to consistently enforce governmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to initiate enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.
• Ability to work with the public, employees and other staff in a friendly, positive and approachable manner in order to create a positive work environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions that achieve desired results.
• Ability to collect data, make sound decisions from data gathered, and evaluate consequences.
• Have the demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes required to effectively supervise and lead personnel.
• Ability to establish clear performance expectations, coach and mentor employees, provide regular feedback, and correct behavior when necessary.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis and in small groups.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly.
  
• Ability to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

FITNESS STANDARDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS: Applicants that are not currently employed as a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Park Ranger will be required to pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT). For more information click here.


How to Apply:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. 
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. 
• For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.

About Parks: 
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

Note: This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is (are) filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

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