Park Ranger
Back to Job List| Posted | 08/24/2026 |
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| County | Jackson |
| Location | Bellevue, Iowa |
| Salary | $27.59 per hour |
| Deadline | 09/13/2026 |
Description
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Park Ranger manages and maintains all Jackson County Conservation Board management areas.
The Park Ranger is responsible for developing and coordination work projects for themselves and seasonal employees, maintaining all park equipment and facilities, and enforcing all park rules and regulations in management areas.
This position requires the operation of all types of equipment including trucks, tractors, mowing equipment, chainsaw, weed eater, power tools, wood splitter, watercraft, and all types of hand tools.
Associate’s Degree from an accredited 2-year college with major course work related to the natural resource field plus a minimum of 2-years’ experience in an outdoor recreation or related field required.
Interested applicants must possess Certified Peace Officer certification through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, a valid Iowa Class A Commercial Driver’s License, Iowa Pesticide Applicators License, CPR & First Responder certification, or have the ability to obtain each within the first year of employment. Must possess a valid Iowa driver's license and be insurable under county policy upon hire.
This position offers a starting wage of $27.59 per hour increasing to $30.66 in six months, competitive health, dental and vison insurance, generous paid time off and IPERS retirement!
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, September 13, 2026
Contact: Nate Jones, Conservation Director
Phone: 563-652-3783
Email: njones@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov
Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
Certified Peace Officer certification through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, a valid Iowa Class A Commercial Driver’s License, Iowa Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain each within the first year of employment.
To Apply
Apply online at https://jacksoncounty.iowa.gov/employment/conservation_park_ranger/1420/
More Information
https://jacksoncounty.iowa.gov/employment/conservation_park_ranger/1420/
