Park Ranger
Posted
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06/25/2024
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County
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Mahaska
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Location
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Oskaloosa ,Iowa
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Salary
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$47,923.00 - $51,812.00
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Description
Position
Description Summary:
The
Park Ranger is a full-time non-exempt, at will employee of the Mahaska County
Conservation Board. This position shall
have a probationary period of six (6) months commencing on the date of hire or
appointment as law enforcement officer if Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)
certified or terminating nine (9) months following the date of successful
completion of training at the ILEA. The
Park Ranger carries out assigned routine duties relating to maintenance in all
county conservation areas and completes improvement projects in the areas assigned,
under the supervision of the Executive Director. The Park Ranger is responsible for the care
and maintenance of all MCCB equipment.
The Park Ranger serves as supervisor for all part-time and seasonal help
assigned to the operation section of the department. Performs law enforcement duties in MCCB areas
by patrolling and checking facilities as scheduled. The Park Ranger assists the public by
providing information and help when needed.
The Park Ranger is responsible for developing and carrying out natural
resource management plans.
Required Special
Certification Requirements:
·
Must
have a valid Iowa driver’s license and dependable transportation.
·
Must
have or be able to acquire within one (1) year of hire the following:
o
The
ability a acquire Class B CDL,
o
Law
Enforcement Officer by State of Iowa (ILEA),
o
Chemical
Applicators Certification in Category 6,
o Basic Wildland
Firefighter (S-130), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190) and Intermediate
Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290) certifications,
o Chainsaw Safety
certification,
o
CPR,
First Aid, AED certification.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in natural resource, science, law enforcement or a related field or from an accredited two year college with an Associate
To Apply
Send Application and Resume to:
Attention: Director Chris Clingan
Mahaska County Conservation
2342 Hwy 92
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Email: clingan@mahaskacountyia.gov