Job Title: Park Ranger 3

Location: Steamboat Rock State Park (Coulee Corridor Area)

Closes: May 12th, 2024 11:55pm

This position is full-time year-round. There is dedicated housing available for this position. 
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 As a Park Ranger 3 you will be coaching, mentoring, supervising and leading your park team while coordinating multiple long-term plans and projects important to the successful operation of the park or area. You will be a part of a collaborative environment where you’ll be empowered to share your creative ideas and support area operations through coordination, planning and execution. 

This position will serve as the North Coulee Corridor Area Park Ranger 3, leading routine operations at Steamboat Rock and Sun Lakes / Dry Falls State Park and a few satellite areas. The Coulee Corridor Area is an outdoor recreation mecca along with great fishing and hunting with over 300 days a year of sunshine and good schools.

Housing is included for a small fee at Steamboat Rock State Park and the nice 1300 square feet Rancher features 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 Bathrooms and a 1 car garage with a shed and a nice yard with an automatic sprinkler system. 

Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager (Park Ranger 4), this position serves as the Operations Manager for Steamboat Rock State Park within the Coulee Corridor Area. The Park Ranger 3 implements area strategies based on the mission and goals as defined by the Area Manager. This position further serves as the expert level Law Enforcement Officer for the area.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform administrative duties as an Operations Manager for the Steamboat Rock State Park Area, implementing area strategies based on mission and goals as defined by Area Manager.
  • Assess operational needs of park area; raise issues with Area Manager.
  • Develop logistical plan for completion of park projects.  
  • Provide oversight for day-to-day operations of park area.
  • Develop staff schedules utilizing data driven evidence when determining proper use of staff time and classifications.
  • Emergency Management (First Responder: emergency oversight).  Ensure that all necessary plans are in place and up to date.
  • 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 park area.
  • Maintain expertise of rules and regulations necessary to perform Law Enforcement duties.
  • Review all Incident Reports for correctness and completeness.
  • Schedule appropriate Law Enforcement coverage based on demonstrable park needs.
  • Provide local Law Enforcement outreach/coordination/communication (police agencies, courts, fire department).
• Participate in maintenance functions within the park area.
  • Assign, schedule, and complete lower level maintenance projects for park area, where journey level skills are not required.
  • Ensure all safety requirements are met on job site. 
  • Ensure all permitting requirements are met prior to commencement of job.
  • 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 PDPs on an annual basis.
  • Hold staff accountable for meeting expectations; raise issues of significance with Area Manager.
  • Supervise and provide oversight for work groups and volunteers.
• Leadership to area staff as defined by Area Manager.
  • 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 Area.
  • Coordinate with inter-agency divisions and programs to ensure operational needs are met. This includes but not limited to the -Grant County Sheriffs Office, Washington State Patrol, MACC dispatch Center / LAW TAC – Local Fire District Chiefs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience as a fully commissioned Washington State Park Ranger

• Bachelor’s Degree ** AND
• Two (2) years of professional experience as a Park Ranger, commissioned Law Enforcement Officer, or equivalent experience in a Natural Resource field. AND
• Successful completion of a qualifying law enforcement academy (BLEA, POST, PRLEA, or SLETP).

• Supervisory experience.
• Project planning experience. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS (Validated through Psychological & Polygraph examination and fitness testing):
1. No criminal activity while working in the criminal justice system.
2. No marijuana consumption within the past 12 months from the date of application received.
3. No possession of illegal drugs in the last ten years.
4. No crime committed as an adult, prosecutable under the statute of limitations.
5. No intentional deception in any stage of the testing process.
6. No intentional deception in the selection process of any law enforcement agency.
7. No domestic violence convictions.
8. No driving under the influence within the last five years.
9. Must meet the minimum fitness standards for law enforcement positions.  Physical Ability Test (PAT) Information.
10. Possess sufficient physical stamina and dexterity to work arduous manual tasks over extended periods.
11. Willing to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and long and/or irregular hours and during inclement weather conditions.
12. Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption.
13. Must not have a substantial amount of driving violations that indicate a disregard for rules or laws.

FITNESS STANDARDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS:
Applicants that are not currently employed as a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Park Ranger will be required to pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT). For more information click here.

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application at Parks.wa.gov/jobs . This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:
1.  Cover Letter specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
2.  Three professional references.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ALSO ATTACH:
3.  Copy of your qualifying law enforcement certificate.

**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – 
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces and values the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to all people of this state today and in the future.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strengthens our ability and commitment to serve all citizens.

AGENCY PROFILE                   

State Parks is governed by a board of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the Governor. Commission members serve staggered six-year terms, setting public policy and guiding the agency. The Washington state park system includes more than 100 developed parks, recreation programs, trails, boating safety and winter recreation.

Our Mission
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington’s most treasured lands, waters and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives. 

Our Vision 
Washington’s state parks will be cherished destinations with natural, cultural, recreational, artistic and interpretive experiences that all Washingtonians enjoy, appreciate and proudly support.

Washington State Parks employs more than 500 permanent staff and more than 350 seasonal and temporary staff throughout the state. The headquarters office is located in Tumwater, and region offices are located in Burlington, East Wenatchee and Tumwater.