SALARY RANGE:$10.00 to $16.00 / Per Hour Depending on Experience

Job Title:Seasonal Park Ranger
Department:Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park
Agency:Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

SALARY RANGE:$10.00 to $16.00 / Per Hour Depending on Experience

OPEN PERIOD:Wednesday, December 30, 2015 to Friday, January 15, 2016

POSITION INFORMATION:Temporary NTE 800 Hours 40/week; 80/payperiod

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park, Cataldo, ID

Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, Cataldo, ID
WHO MAY APPLY:United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park is currently accepting applications to fill a temporary seasonal ranger position. The position is limited to 800 hrs (five months) from January through May 2016. There is no promotion potential or possibility of extension. Anticipated start date is ASAP following January 18, 2016. Go to apply on line or apply in person at Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park visitor center located at exit 39 off I-90 in Cataldo, ID.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background Investigation Report
• Selective Service Registration if applicable.
• State issued driver’s license required.
• Wearing an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation uniform is required.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This position involves various skills including: public relations; natural resource management; park building and grounds maintenance; park and recreation rule compliance, and conflict resolution of visitor and user issues. This position involves working nights, weekends, and many holidays, in all weather conditions, and with potentially caustic materials and pesticides. It also involved lifting items weighing 40 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. A background check administered by the Department may be required.

Rangers work with diverse audiences in a variety of park settings and a diverse type of equipment. Park Rangers are responsible for the maintenance of equipment, grounds, buildings, developing and presenting programs to park visitors, tour bus groups and school children. Position also provides information and orientation services in visitor center, historic buildings and while roving in the field. Rangers also perform cashier duties and assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals. Rangers actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and may also be the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.

PRINCIPAL ACOUNTABILITIES:

1.Visitor Services and Resource Protection.

Typical responsibilities: provides information to visitors and the public regarding park history and geology, plants, and animals; conducts nature walks; develops and presents interpretive and environmental awareness programs for park visitors, school groups, and organizations; performs research for programs and displays; informs visitors of pertinent regulations of the Department as well as other partner organizations such as Department of Fish and Game and Department of Lands; collects fees; ensures compliance with outdoor recreation program and park rules and regulations; works with local enforcement agencies to give warnings; patrols park to protect and preserve park resources from vandalism and abuse, and promotes public safety; serves as liaison between ark and other enforcement agencies; administers first aid, organizes, markets and implements special events.

2. Administrative.

Typical responsibilities: works with other park staff to hire, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal employees and volunteers; prepares and maintains reports, expense transmittals, records, logs, and inventories; purchases supplies and materials; prepares research reports and procedure manuals; may represent eh department at meetings with the public, user and/or special interest groups and partner agencies.

3. Park Maintenance.

Typical responsibilities: maintains park facilities and grounds to ensure resource preservation and visitor safety; performs a variety of basic craft activities to include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry; operates and repairs vehicles, trucks, mowers, groomers, backhoes, and hand and power tools, fells and removes hazardous trees; designs, modifies, and fabricates equipment; inspects area and takes corrective action for hazardous conditions and defective equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Some knowledge of outdoor recreation and/or natural/cultural resource management.

Experience providing service to a variety of customers; supervising the work of others.

Contact Name: Kathleen Durfee, Park Manager

Phone Number: 208-682-3814

E-Mail:

Home Page: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

Address: 31732 S. Mission Rd/P.O. Box 30

City, State Zip: Cataldo, ID 83810