Job Posting Title
Park Ranger - Grand Lake State Park
Agency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Supervisory Organization
Protective Services
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is seeking a full-time Park Ranger for Grand Lake State Park in Mayes County, OK.
OTRD provides matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and 15 days of annual and sick leave a year. OTRD also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is $40,000.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff.
Typical Functions
The functions within this job family will vary by level but may include the following: patrol assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors, and staff.
Provides assistance to visitors as needed; assures compliance with established laws, rules, and regulations; collects fees for camping and other activities.
Conducts investigations; makes arrests and seizes property or contraband; prepares reports and forms.
Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; assists other law enforcement agencies and officials as needed.
Develops policies and procedures related to park ranger duties and responsibilities; provides training and supervision to assigned staff.
Develops park ranger budget and monitors expenditures.
Renders first aid to injured patrons.
Informs visitors of the ecological and cultural heritage of Oklahoma.
Level Descriptor
This is the basic level where incumbents primarily perform entry-level duties in a training status to build their skills in providing security and protection in a state park or resort and providing assistance to visitors using the park/resort facilities.
Education and Experience
Candidates must possess high school diploma or equivalent and a full time Peace Officer CLEET certification or equivalent State or Federal Law Enforcement certification.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include knowledge of safety and security techniques; first aid; public relations; report writing; and the ecological and cultural heritage of Oklahoma. Ability is required to interpret and apply provisions of state motor vehicle laws, criminal laws, and other statutes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to enforce applicable laws and regulations, park rules; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Special Requirements
Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at the time of appointment; be willing to work irregular hours under any conditions; be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Department of Tourism and Recreation screening process; successfully complete certification as a peace officer as defined in Title 70, Section 3311(F) O.S. 1981, within one year from date of employment; in good standing with the agency and successfully pass a rigid character and background investigation.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
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