Operations Supervisor / Park Ranger
Posted
|
10/25/2021
|
County
|
Henry
|
Location
|
Mt. Pleasant ,Iowa
|
Salary
|
Salary commensurate with background and experience and includes a generous benefit package.
|
Deadline
|
10/29/2021
|
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
- Supervises and assists in the
development and maintenance of wildlife areas, campgrounds, and
facilities. Operate a variety of
equipment to perform construction, maintenance and repair work in parks, park
areas, campground, and facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises development, maintenance
of wildlife areas; performs timber management duties; prairie and field fire
management duties; maintains boat ramps and boundary fences, installs wood duck
nesting boxes and fish habitat; maintenance of campground and facilities: controls vegetation; grades roads and parking
lot leading to recreation areas and campgrounds; assists with care and
maintenance of live animal displays.
- Supervises and assists in all aspects
of construction and repair of buildings and outdoor facilities.
- Supervises and instructs seasonal
employees and volunteers
- Purchases and picks up lumber,
hardware, chemicals, tools, etc. as needed.
- Will assist private landowners with
wildlife habitat improvements per NRCS and FSA recommendations. Will assist
with tree and native grass plantings as needed.
- Will be responsible for maintaining
all department tree planters and native grasses drill. Will work with director
to coordinate the rental of both pieces of equipment to the public.
- Performs other related duties as
required.
MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT USED:
Trucks, Tractors, Mowers, Power
Tools, Hand Tools, Chain Saw, Heavy Equipment, Farm Equipment
MINIMUM QUALFICATION
REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in the natural sciences
from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent education,
experience and/or training.
- One year experience in wildlife, conservation, or
natural science work.
LICENSES AND
CERIFICATIONS:
- Certified Peace Officer or the ability to be certified
in accordance with Iowa Law Enforcement Academy standards.
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver’s License and insurable under Henry
County insurance policy.
- Hunter Education Instructor Certified
- Pesticide Applicator Certified
- Prescribed Fire Certification
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Park, park areas, wildlife and building maintenance
methods and procedures.
- Supervisory principles and techniques.
- Plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical and carpentry
work.
- Tools, material, equipment and practices of parks,
park areas, wildlife, and building
maintenance
and repair work.
- Skill in the use of heavy equipment, power tools and
hand tools.
Ability to:
- Perform wildlife maintenance work.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
with co-workers and the general public.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and
in writing.
- Assign and supervise the work of seasonal employees
and volunteers.
PHYSICAL
AND MENTAL ABILITIES:
- Substantial amount of physical effort and manual
dexterity required to climb/descend ladders, constant standing, and walking,
often on ungraded terrain.
- Heavy mobility: duties are usually performed by
frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser
periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
- Good vision is required, either uncorrected or
corrected through the use of lens.
- Physical ability to lift light article, sometimes
weighing up to 50 pounds maximum and carrying an object weighing up to 50
pounds; pushing and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds maximum.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
- Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, extremes of
temperature, and noxious fumes and odors.
- Some exposure to hazardous situations which involve
exposure to heavy machinery, hazardous chemicals, power tools, or wild animals.
- Willingness to work weekends,
holidays, irregular hours, and night shifts.
This class specification
should not be interpreted as all inclusive.
It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements
of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those
stated in the specification.
Qualifications
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, outdoor recreation, or a related natural science field and/or 4 years of progressively responsible experience in natural resource management; OR any equivalent combination of education, training,
To Apply
Application forms are available at the Conservation Office, 2593 Nature Center Drive, Mt. Pleasant or on the Henry County website (www.henrycounty.iowa.gov).
Send complete application, cover letter, and resume’ to Caleb Waters on or before 4:30pm