Seasonal Non-Commissioned Park Ranger

• Educate park visitors on applicable state statutes, park rules, and regulations within statutory and agency guidelines to protect and preserve natural, historic, and cultural features, sites, and structures
• Respond to emergencies
• Help protect people and property in Wyoming State Parks and Historic sites
• Patrol assigned park areas to provide high public visibility
• Patrol front and backcountry areas by foot, vehicle, UTVs, watercraft, and mountain bike as needed
• May be required to provide testimony in court regarding investigations of park-related incidents
• Assist visitors who require assistance for various reasons
• Provide recreational and historic information about the park system and the local area
• Participate in community policing efforts at parks and historic sites
• Provide traffic control or other assistance for special events
• Make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to emergencies
• Participate in interpretive educational and public outreach programs as needed
• Perform office duties including daily activity reports, computer work, visitation reports, required departmental reports, and correspondence
• Complete the required field training program and attend the required seasonal park ranger training
• Assist park staff with projects such as minor property maintenance, traffic counter readings, fee collection, campsite reservation system operation, and other duties as assigned
• Pick up trash and clean restrooms as needed
• Maintain state-issued equipment and vehicles, including minor repairs and preventive maintenance
• Attend various public meetings, conferences, and engagements as requested
• Professionally represent the agency at all times

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License
• Must obtain a valid CPR and First Aid certification within one month (1) month of hire
• Must pass a criminal and driving background check
• Must have at least one year of education in Natural Resources or Criminal Justice
• Must have basic swimming abilities
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation
• Demonstrated knowledge of area ecosystems and related native plants and wildlife
• biology, wildlife management, geology, environmental sciences, and local and state history
• Basic knowledge of park recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to enforcement and emergencies

Preference may be given to applicants with at least one year of education in Natural Resources Management or Criminal Justice at the time of hire OR at least one year of experience working in Natural Resources or Law Enforcement fields