Description of Work:
The Park Ranger II provides educational programming, natural resource management, law enforcement/emergency services, seasonal and permanent employee supervision, administration, operations, and maintenance to Pisgah View State Park. The Park Ranger II will supervise two journey level rangers and one seasonal position, and when required serve as acting park superintendent. The Park Ranger II will lead interpretive and educational activities for the public regarding the ecology and history of the park. The Park Ranger II will manage the park's boundary line maintenance program, monitor natural resources, serve as the park contact for public information requests, and will research assigned natural resources, develop and implement resource management plans and I&E programs. The Park Ranger II is a commissioned law enforcement officer and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests. The Park Ranger II performs and directs emergency medical response and emergency rescue on the park and provides assistance to other agencies. The Park Ranger II will have responsibilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs of park facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Operational duties include issuing camping permits, opening and closing facilities, and purchasing equipment and supplies. The Park Ranger II will manage the facility conditions of assigned park areas and lead or participate in assigned collateral duties. The Park Ranger II will assist other park rangers, office staff and maintenance staff with their assignments when more manpower is needed or staff is absent.

May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Park Information:
Pisgah View State Park
Authorized in 2019, Pisgah View is one of North Carolina’s newest state parks. The centerpiece of the unit will be created from land that has been operated as the Pisgah View Ranch. The initial acquisitions will result in approximately 1,600 acres of new park land. Pisgah View is full of unique habitats, cliffs, coves, and upland forests that are home to several rare plant and animal species. In addition to the Park Superintendent, there is already a Park Ranger II, Maintenance/Construction Supervisor II and Administrative Specialist I position approved for the park with more positions expected.
Division Mission:
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;
Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and
Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.
For more information, visit: https://www.ncparks.gov

Department Information:
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit**

Technical Knowledge:

• The ability to prepare and conduct educational programs;
• The ability to manage a complex calendar of educational programing and outreach;
• The ability to coordinate and manage seasonal and volunteer workers in a wide range of projects;

Protection & Safety:

• Ability to perform in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or other visitor focused entities;

Applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet DOA Fleet Safety Policy guidelines.

Must successfully pass Basic Law Enforcement Training within 18 months of employment.

Within 12 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:

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  Successfully complete CPR Certification;
• Successfully complete Wildland Fire Suppression;
• Successfully complete Division Sponsored Chainsaw Training

Within 30 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:

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  Successfully complete Emergency Medical Responder (EMR);
• Successfully complete Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)

Prior to Employment:
Selected candidates are required to have successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.