Responsible to the park manager or park ranger for performing park administration, maintenance, enforcement, interpretation, safety and visitor services programs in a state park. Your duties help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for park visitors and campers. This is a uniformed position that requires both indoor and outdoor work as well as day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Requires ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Assist in visitor services programs of the park including campground management, visitor facility use, land use programs, safety programs, educational programs, and public relation programs.
• Educate the public of park rules and regulations, which involves routine patrol, park user assistance, and fee collection.
• May be required to participate in the educational activities of the park including campfire programs, nature/historical walks, and special programs.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the park and its facilities.
• Assist in the administration of park operations including preparation and submission of required reports and records.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, power tools, and equipment.
• Ability to enforce state park rules and regulations, respond to medical and other emergency situations in a variety of terrain settings.
• Good skills working with the public and interacting with people of all ages, interests, view points and backgrounds.

All applications for open North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department positions must be made online through the state of North Dakota’s Job Seekers website. Paper submissions will no longer be accepted. Application information package must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Parks & Recreation Department regrets it does not provide Sponsorships.

Application must clearly explain the experience in previous employment positions held if applicable.

Additional documents to be submitted:

• Three (3) references.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290.

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a possible background and criminal investigation so it is very important to be thorough and detailed on all the application sections.

Applicants should contact Lynn Spomer at 701-328-5356 or lspomer@nd.gov in advance of the position closing date if the applicant is requiring accommodations during the application, recruitment, or selection processes.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Learn more about Parks & Recreation Department at: http://www.parkrec.nd.gov

Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.