Park Naturalist jobs in Portsmouth, OH

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10/17/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-08190

State Park Ranger

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164 USA

Description

The Kentucky State Park Ranger Division has an opening at Carter Caves State Resort Park for a State Park Ranger. A Kentucky State Park Ranger enforces state laws on Kentucky State Park properties, protecting our guests and property and providing a safe environment. Shifts may vary depending upon the needs of the park.

The Kentucky State Park Ranger at times may provide services to our guests such as trail rescues, first aid, general information such as area attractions and information regarding assigned park.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A working knowledge of Kentucky Revised Statutes.
• The ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of the Kentucky State Parks and Ranger Division.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
• The ability to use basic computer programs.
• Have strong verbal and written skills.

Kentucky State Park Ranger Division is a participating Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF) agency. Rangers are required to possess and maintain a Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certificate. Rangers currently receive an additional $4,300.00 training stipend each year for adhering to the training guidelines established by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).

This position participates in a Hazardous duty retirement in addition to regular retirement.

Information on Reciprocity can be obtained by following the information at Reciprocity — Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.

If you enjoy the outdoors, interacting with people and working independently consider applying to become a Kentucky State Park Ranger!

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Conditions are consistent with other law enforcement officers. Incumbents working in this job title perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joey Sparkman at joey.sparkman@ky.gov or 800-325-0142.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D