Park Ranger

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT for Hamilton County Conservation Board Title:  Park Ranger Status:  Non exempt  

DESCRIPTION:  The Hamilton County Conservation Board is seeking a qualified applicant for a full time Park Ranger position to be located at Little Wall Lake Park near Jewell, Iowa.   

DUTIES:  Duties will include, but not limited to the following: Under general direction from the Executive Director, performs responsible technical "hands-on" supervisory work in directing, coordinating and participating in the development, maintenance repair and enhancement of County parks, (with main focus and placement at Little Wall Lake Park and other areas as assigned.) Public access areas; enforces County and State laws, and performs other related work as assigned. Serve as a park project coordinator for larger capital projects within the county park system.  

QUALIFICATIONS:   Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work preferred in parks and recreation operations and management. Previous supervisory training and experience is preferred.  Have the ability to work under all types of weather conditions and withstand rigorous physical work. Have the ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and able to lift up to 50 pounds above the head.  Ability to work flexible work days and hours to accommodate patrol work as assigned. (I.L.E.A.) Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification preferred, or the ability to successfully graduate from I.L.E.A within one year of hired date.  Selected applicant will undergo background checks and a successful completion in psychological testing as mandated by Iowa law.  Iowa Commercial Driver’s License and a Pesticide Applicator’s license preferred.  

SALARY:  Salary range of $36,000 - $46,000 per year.  Final starting salary will be set upon hire and based on experience and qualifications.  A 40 hour non-scheduled work week with weekend and evening duties is required.  Standard county benefits. On site housing available along with other benefits may apply.   

TO APPLY:  Send resume, cover letter and references to: % Brian Lammers, Executive Director Hamilton County Conservation 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, Iowa 50595.   Deadline: March 1, 2019