Park Ranger 3 (Central Lakes Area) Fully Commissioned Law Enforcement

About the role

This permanent position is full-time year-round. There is dedicated housing available for this position at a subsidized cost.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Operations Manager for the Central Lakes Area.
• Implement area strategies based on mission and goals as defined by the Area Manager.
• Assess operational needs of park area; raise issues with the Area Manager.
• Develop logistical plans for park projects and provide prioritized lists and necessary documentation to the Area Manager.
• Provide oversight for day-to-day operations of the park area.
• Develop and manage special projects in collaboration with work groups, weed boards, wildlife departments, and other outside entities.
• Perform duties as the lead Law Enforcement Ranger for the park area.
• Maintain expertise of rules and regulations necessary to perform Law Enforcement duties.
• Schedule appropriate Law Enforcement coverage based on demonstrable park needs.
• Participate in maintenance functions within the park area.
• Assign, schedule, and complete lower-level maintenance projects for the park area, where journey level skills are not required.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met on the job site.
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of park tools and equipment.
• Supervise staff and volunteers following all applicable Agency policies and procedures; statewide rules and regulations; and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide oversight and instruction to staff.
• Ensure staff meet training requirements.
• Timely complete Professional Development Plans (PDPs) on an annual basis.
• Hold staff accountable for meeting expectations; raise issues of significance with the Area Manager.
• Cookinate with the Area Manager on personnel matters when necessary.
• Supervise and provide oversight for work groups and volunteers.
• Create an environment of collaborative teamwork and respect for all employees.
• Address concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Proactively communicate with staff in a positive and supportive manner.
• Represent the Area.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a fully commissioned Washington State Park Ranger.
• OR Two (2) years of professional experience as a Park Ranger, commissioned Law Enforcement Officer, or equivalent experience in a Natural Resource field.
• Desired Qualifications:
• Supervisory experience.
• Project planning experience.

Core Competencies

• Accountability.
• Communication Effectiveness.
• Customer Focus.
• Ethics and Integrity.
• Learning and Growth.
• Takes Action to Meet the Needs of Others.

Employment Standards for Law Enforcement Positions

• No criminal activity while working in the criminal justice system.
• No marijuana consumption within the past 12 months from the date of application received.
• No possession of illegal drugs in the last ten years.
• No crime committed as an adult, prosecutable under the statute of limitations.
• No intentional deception in any stage of the testing process.
• No intentional deception in the selection process of any law enforcement agency.
• No domestic violence convictions.
• No driving under the influence within the last five years.
• Must meet the minimum fitness standards for law enforcement positions.