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Enforcement Officer
Delaware State Parks
DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police seeks two Enforcement Trainees

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Enforcement Trainee. This is a law enforcement position with duties to include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal and traffic laws, responding to calls for service, and enforcing Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Rules and Regulations in Cape Henlopen, Fenwick Island, and Delaware Seashore State Parks.

Eligible applicants must possess an Associate’s Degree or higher in criminal justice, natural resources, environmental science or a related field, and be a minimum of 20 ½ years old. In lieu of a Degree, one must have a minimum of six months experience performing investigations, applying natural resources law and narrative report writing.

The starting salary is $36,527.00 with opportunity to promote. Other benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, optional deferred compensation, life insurance and disability insurance. Enforcement Trainees may also take advantage of park housing when available.

Delaware State Parks provides over six million visitors annually with many activities and amenities including hiking, biking, canoeing, surfing, fishing, birding and much more. Cape Henlopen State Park was recently selected by USA Today as one of the most stunning state parks in the country. Outdoor enthusiasts with a desire to preserve the integrity of Delaware's natural and cultural resources are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity.

For more information and to apply, visit the Delaware Employment Link. Interested applicants may also speak with Natural Resources Officers at National Night Out in Newark and Dover. Applications will be accepted until August 25, 2019.
Link: None
State Park Manager II
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
This will be posted soon. Position is due to a retirement.
Link: None
State Park Manager I
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
This will open soon.
Link: None
Facilities Specialist Supervisor
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
Hillsdale State Park will be posted soon.
Link: None
Natural Resources Program Manager
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
See job announcement on careers.wa.gov
69,700-92,952
Link: Careers.wa.gov
Park Ranger 2 in training
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Check out web site. www.careers.wa.gov
Link: www.careers.wa.gov
Park Ranger 3
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
See job description. Requires law enforcement commission
4,492-5,886. Monthly
Position at Moran State Park is located in the San Juan Islands
Link: www.careers.wa.gov
equipment operator 2
Washington State Park
See www.careers.wa.gov.

3,964.-4492. Monthly
Link: www.careers.gov
Archaeologist
Missouri State Parks/State Historic Preservation Office
This position will have primary duties involving coordination of SHPO responsibilities for federal undertakings pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, including but not limited to, review of initial project submissions, determination of eligibility, cultural resources management (CRM) reports and other documentation (data recovery plans), and the development of agreement documents with appropriate mitigation in consultation with stakeholders. The archaeologist occasionally will participate in the Section 106 process for buildings and bridges. Other duties include coordinating Unmarked Human Burial Statute and NAGPRA responsibilities, managing the geodatabase with information on Missouri survey and sites, assisting in the review of National Register nominations, and providing training on related topics to partners and the public.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7010307ARCH.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Maintenance Worker I/ II (Park / Historic Sites)
Missouri State Parks/ Knob Noster State Park
This is physical work maintaining grounds, structures, and equipment at Knob Noster State Park. The work involves both heavy and light physical labor in a wide range of park maintenance activities.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7070506MWI-IIPHS.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Maintenance Worker III (Park / Historic Sites)
Missouri State Parks/Lewis & Clark State Park
This is skilled work in the construction, repair and maintenance of structures and equipment, and operation and maintenance of water/wastewater systems at Lewis and Clark State Park.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/MWIIIPHS7020402Repost.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Natural Resource Manager
Missouri State Parks/ Meramec State Park
This is administrative and managerial work planning, directing, analyzing, and coordinating programs and services for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Responsibilities may include one or more of the following areas: park or historic site operations, natural/cultural resource management, environmental education, or marketing and business management.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7040800NRM.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Park/Historic Site Specialist I/II
Missouri State Parks/Lake of the Ozarks State Parks
Oversee maintenance and operations of the Grand Glaize and Pa He Tsi areas at Lake of the Ozarks State Park including picnic areas, a public beach, two playgrounds, several docks, picnic shelter, trails, and boat ramps. This includes maintaining state property associated with a marina concession operation.
Prepare bank deposits and maintain revenue records for the facility.
Supervise one full-time maintenance worker, work release offenders from the Missouri Department of corrections, seasonal, and volunteer staff.
Assist with special events, natural and cultural resource stewardship, and interpretive programming.
Assist with development and management of operational, maintenance, and personal services budgets for the facility.
Assist with operations in other areas of the facility as directed by supervisor.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7030521PHSSI-II.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Planner II
Missouri State Parks/Grants, Recreation and Interpretation Program
Assist in updating the open project selection process, grant application manuals, forms, and instructions for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Recreational Trails Program (RTP), and Missouri State Parks Bus Grants (Bus).
Assist in the review and scoring of LWCF and RTP grant applications.
Manage grant projects, including the preparation of grant agreements, review of
procurement documents, real property acquisition documents, environmental compliance documents, and reimbursement requests. Ensure all grant projects comply with 2 CFR 200 and all program specific rules and regulations.
Review grantee reports and budgets. Give status updates. Complete inspections of LWCF & RTP grant funded facilities as required.
Provide trainings and presentations to promote the LWCF, RTP and Bus programs and to answer questions for potential applicants.
Respond to inquiries and provide technical assistance to LWCF, RTP, and Bus recipients, potential grant applicants, and the public.
Assist at the Missouri Trails Advisory Board and LWCF Advisory Committee meetings.
Assist with Missouri State Parks’ other grant programs as necessary.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7010826PLANNERII.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Missouri State Parks/ Babler State Park
This is a Temporary Seasonal Labor (TSL) position to assist staff in the daily operations within Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park. This position will be temporary not to exceed 1000 hours total during a 12 month period following start date. The work hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with an unpaid 30 minute lunch. Normal days off are Saturday and Sunday. Position is for 40 hours per week.
Job Duties:
Mowing and weed eating
Trimming brush along road sides and trails
Lift and remove logs and debris in field areas and roadside gutters
Paint exterior of buildings
Pick up trash throughout the park
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7070131BABLER09-30-19.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Seasonal Tour Guide
Missouri State Parks/ Watkins Woolen Mill State Park/ Historic Site
This is a Temporary Seasonal Labor (TSL) position to assist staff in the daily operations within the WATKINS WOOLEN MILL STATE HISTORIC SITE of Missouri State Parks.
This position will be temporary, extending the length of the autumn recreation season between August 12 and December 8. The work hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Mon – Sat and 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Sun (w/an unpaid 30min lunch). Work will range between 12 and 30 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of the employment.
Job Duties:
Conduct tours of house and mill (in all types of weather) for groups of all ages and sizes
Wear historic costuming for special events or when scheduled to do so otherwise
Tending to small livestock
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/WATKINSWOOLENMILLSTATE7051030.pdf

Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Senior Office Support Assistant
Missouri State Parks/ Echo Bluff State Park
•Process all accounts payable for Echo Bluff State Park, Current River State Park and the Roger Pryor Backcountry Area. Track expense and equipment budgets and provide monthly budget updates. Track the temporary seasonal labor budgets and provide the natural resource manager up to date information each pay period and anticipate any possible surplus or shortfall.
• Collect revenue for shelter reservations, camping fees, restitution and recycling. This includes payment by cash, check, credit card, gift card and camping coupons.
• Responsible for the proper completion and submittal of all personnel forms for temporary employees. Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and scheduling campground hosts at Echo Bluff. Responsible for the proper completion and submittal of all forms for all volunteers.
• Answer the phone, direct calls, take messages and provide callers with a wide variety of information pertaining to camping, lodging and other park activities as well as information about the entire Current River area. Greet visitors at the park office and provide them with information and answer questions.
• Monthly reporting: Complete monthly bulk fuel reports, reviewing individual vehicle reports for accuracy and correcting mistakes. Enter fuel pump meter readings, gallons used of each vehicle and gas storage tank stick readings into the report to ensure all three balance. Enter monthly attendance figures. Print monthly attendance and revenue reports. Complete yearly sustainability reports which include electricity use, water use, propane, gasoline and diesel purchases as well as any recycling of items.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7031606SOSA.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Grants & Contract Admin Specialist
Wyoming State Parks
Assists with the management and oversight of Recreational Trails Program, ORV program, and snowmobile program for Wyoming State Parks. Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations and policies, and that disbursements and reimbursements and completed timely and accurately.
Link: None
Seasonal Natural Resource Aide
Missouri State Parks/Graham Cave State Park
This is a Temporary Seasonal Labor (TSL) position to assist staff in the daily operations at Graham Cave and Katy Trail State Parks. This position will be temporary with flexible seasonal and possible year-round temporary seasonal employment. The work hours are flexible and negotiable depending on budget and seasonal demands. A typical work week is between 16 to 40 hours per week (two to five days between Monday through Friday), not to exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of the employment.
Job Duties:
Mowing, maintenance, some-construction, and other jobs as needed for maintenance and operations of parks. Outdoor work exposed to changing weather conditions.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/GRAHAMCAVESP7070430.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Graphic Artist
Arkansas State Parks
ommercial Graphic Artist
Position #: 22092074
Salary: $36,155
Grade: GS06
Location: State Parks Exhibit Shop, Little Rock, AR

Closing date: 09/13/2019

This position serves as a member of Arkansas State Parks publication/exhibit planning/design team.

Successful candidate participates in interpretive, mission-based artwork design for individual parks. Duties include designing artwork such as posters, program flats, logos, calendars, booklets, flyers, brochures, and various special projects. Candidate must research innovative exhibit elements, secure project approvals, and complete projects on time and in budget. This position reviews copy and graphics for accuracy and completeness, assists in production, and installation (as needed), and maintains required records. Must possess demonstrable artistic ability, fluency in design software, strong communication skills, and eagerness to work with a team. 

The successful candidate possesses a consistent positive attitude composed of agreeableness in mannerisms, communications, work, and actions. 

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. A driver’s record check will be performed.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, graphic design, visual arts or a related field; plus one year of experience in advertising, printing, graphic design or related field. Unqualified applicants need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com.
Link: arstatejobs.com
park Manager
iowa DNR
The Department of Natural Resources has a vacancy for two (2) Park Manager positions within the Parks Bureau located at Backbone State Park in Dundee, IA and Big Creek State Park in Polk City, IA. The basic purpose of these positions is to maintain park facilities and property and to interpret the park resources within several state parks as directed and supervised by the Parks District Supervisor.
 

Job Number:       20-00561
Location:            Conservation and Recreation Division, Parks Bureau, Dundee & Polk City, IA
Hours:                 8:00 - 4:30, M-F, hours vary with recreation season, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Closing Date:      September 16, 2019 – 11:59 p.m. 
Link: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa
Maintenance Supervisor II
North Dakota Parks & Recreation
Lead maintenance supervisor for Lewis and Clark State Park, located on Lake Sakakawea on the Missouri River. Become a part of Team North Dakota where we empowering people, improving lives and inspiring success in all we do. Click on the web link for more details.
Link: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=11000&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=3013936&PostingSeq=1
Virginia State Parks Director
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
The State Parks Director directs the overall policy, financial and business management, customer service, hospitality, and ecological and operational management of an expanding state park system. This position represents the department by serving on and/or working with pubic and other external groups involved in the promotion of land conservation and outdoor recreation. These include but are not limited to elected official, environmental groups, the tourism industry, federal, state and local outdoor recreation agencies and private partners. This position develops strategic planning initiatives, annual program objectives, budgeting needs, business plans, marketing strategies, staffing needs, legislative requests, and administrative code changes.
Link: http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/161867
Interpretive Resource Coordinator
Missouri State Parks / Johnson’s Shut-ins State Park
Develop specialized burn plans, natural/ cultural history management plans, special management area plans, interpretation plans
Present programs to varied audiences, on and off-site, including presentations at professional conferences and special events
Plan and execute prescribed burns; identify prescribed fire needs to manage natural habitats and their fauna/ flora; attend fire training classes and participate in prescribed burns to attain crew or fire-boss status
Conduct natural and cultural history research; identify/ address resource/ interpretation needs; assess management concerns and recommend changes
Coordinate development of interpretive themes, exhibits, publications and programs to mitigate resource management needs
Recommend budget requests; track expenditures for natural and cultural management operations and interpretation operations
Recruit, train and evaluate professional staff for resource management and interpretation; assign daily duties; develop work schedules; mitigate issues if they arise
Serve as liaison between site staff and central office staff regarding natural and cultural history needs, interpretation needs and resource visitor requests. Evaluate/address visitor needs and satisfaction. Develop/present professional papers or reports of research or history findings, as appropriate; maintain natural and cultural history reports and records for all sites in the park library. Coordinate and supervise daily operation of the Black River Center. Approve scour access permits. Track and submit statistics necessary for reports (e.g. naturalist activity, program attendance, special area evaluations, operational plans, resource management reports). Coordinate/assist in search and rescue operations; provide basic first aid to injured visitors. Provide public services. Assist the park superintendent in all aspects of daily and long-term park operation.
More information: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/docs/7040601ICR-REPOST.pdf
Link: https://dnr.mo.gov/hr/vacancy.htm
Full Time Park Interpreter
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks has two full time interpreter vacancies. Please share with anyone you know who is looking.

Davidsonville State Park in northeast Arkansas is hiring a full-time Park Interpreter I position.

DHSP is an Arkansas State Park, within the Department of Parks, Heritage, & Tourism. This position serves as 2nd in charge of the park behind the Park Superintendent, meaning there are opportunities for growing your management skillset.However, frontline programming, including 1st and 3rd person living history, will be plenty. This is NOT a commissioned law enforcement position. This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Housing and utilities are provided.

Apply online at ARstatejobs.com by *Feb. 7* (search under Department of Parks & Tourism - they haven't yet reconfigured that drop-down menu with our new agency name).

We do also still have a Park Interpreter II position open at Historic Washington State Park. This supervisory position will have opportunities to grow as a staff supervisor while also working on the frontline as a uniformed team member. 1st and 3rd person living history opportunities will be plenty. This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Housing and utilities are provided. Apply online at ARstatejobs.com by *Feb. 14*.

--> Visits to the parks, and/or requests to schedule possible telephone or site visits with the park superintendent/supervisors are appropriate and encouraged from qualified applicants.
Link: www.ARstatejobs.com
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