Park Naturalist jobs in Huntington, WV

Park Ranger - Beech Fork State Park

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Parks/Beech Fork State Park/Cabell and Wayne Counties Under limited supervision the employee in this class is responsible for providing assistance to the Superintendents in the management, operation, maintenance, and protection of Beech Fork State Park. This employee will work primarily evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employee may receive off facility responsibilities which include attendance at training sessions, special events, firefighting and law enforcement duties.

Receives statement of policy and assignments from supervisor but is expected to provide a moderate level of discretionary judgment and initiative in leading or assisting in planning and directing facility programs in the areas of building maintenance, equipment maintenance, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, spa operations, sanitation, public relations, law enforcement, personnel management and training, visitor activity programming, historical and nature interpretation, conservation preservation, federal and state regulatory compliance, accounting, recordkeeping, revenue production, budget preparation and control, concession contract administration, public safety.

May be assigned a primary duty at the work location which focuses on one of the above items or a combination of the same. Implement new operational methods and techniques as approved by the area Superintendent or discussed with central office administration. Prepares work reports, purchasing documents, payrolls, revenue reports, expenditure reports, and inventories. Assists in employee training and familiarization programs. Plans, generally oversees, and/or performs maintenance as necessary.

Makes recommendations to the Park Superintendent and assists in initiation and performance of repairs, maintenance, and/or renovation of structures, ground facilities, trails, fences, roads, springs, log and stone structures, and other physical features of areas. Inspects complete work in all areas of operation. This individual may perform and coordinate all Law Enforcement duties and may be required to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer (SNRPO) training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the DNR Law Enforcement Section. SNRPO trainees may be required to pass a one-time background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination, psychiatric evaluation, and physical examination.

May serve as an intermediate level of contact between area Superintendent and visitors. Will perform patrol, issue warnings and citations. Knowledge of business management practices. Knowledge of personnel management practices. Knowledge of managerial, operational, and technical procedures/methods. Knowledge of law enforcement practices, techniques, equipment, and policies. Ability to train and manage a varied staff. Employee will troubleshoot and resolve guest and employee issues and complaints; maintain and promote courteous and effective customer service to the guests; assist in other departments as needed.

Employee must either reside in park provided housing or if housing is not available onsite, must live within a specified distance and receive $1,000 a month in lieu of housing. Performs all other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework.

AND

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver’s license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination designed to determine fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties. May be assigned to manage law enforcement programs and/or perform patrol, issue warnings and citations, and make arrests.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,502.00 - $56,428.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid housing
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Barboursville, WV 25504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person