PARK RANGER 1 - 06302026-78815

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Necessary Special Qualifications:
  • Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
  • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
  • Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
  • Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.
  • Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
  • Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.
  • Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.
  • All commissioned Officers of the Tennessee State Parks will complete 63 hours First Responder (Emergency Medical Care) or State of Tennessee equivalent course upon being hired and maintain their First Responder certification.
  • During their careers, most rangers can expect to be assigned to several different parts of the state. While employee work location preference is considered, there is no guarantee that a ranger will remain stationed in only one area.

Responsibilities

• Resource protection and management of natural and cultural resources through invasive species removal, restoration of resources, and visitor education of resource significance.
• Provide interpretive programming experiences related to the park's story and mission.
• Serve as a liaison for the community by cultivating positive relationships with guests, vendors, and residents.
• Operate equipment and engage in general maintenance and upkeep of the park to include, but not limited to, trail building, trail clearing, and backcountry campsite upkeep.
• Enforce park rules and regulations and general law enforcement in the park.
• Investigate complaints and reported offenses.
• Act as a medical responder and assist with search and rescue operations.
• Emergency Medical Responder training is required.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Directs Work

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Communications and Media
• Public Safety and Security
• Biology
• History and Archeology

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening Abilities
• Speech Recognition
• Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
• Written Comprehension
• Reaction Time
• Prolonged Stamina

Tools & Equipment

• Law Enforcement Equipment (i.e firearms, handcuffs, baton, oleoresin capsicum spray)
• Medical Equipment (E.g. AED's, Medical oxygen tank, Blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
• Hand Tools (fire management/trail tools)
• Computer/ Cell Phone & Radio
• Vehicles and Equipment