Park Ranger

Job Description:

Park Ranger

Description

Job Summary

AZPOST certification is required for the position. If holding a lapsed or out-of-state certification, must obtain a current/active AZ POST certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Mohave County Public Works - Parks Division is looking to fill a Park Ranger position located at Davis Camp in Bullhead City, AZ.

Davis Camp is located on HWY 68 and McCormick Blvd. in Bullhead City, AZ.

About us:

Davis Camp is a regional Mohave County Parks destination! Developed in 1982, the Park sees over 150,000 visitors annually. It is a dynamic and exciting outdoor location to work year-round. The park is a well maintained site facilitating public recreation; camping in an RV, tent, or historic vacation home; or boating activities on over 1.5 miles of the Colorado River.

The process of Davis Camp becoming a park started in 1982 when the Bureau of Reclamation, together with National Park Service and the Arizona State Parks Board, commenced turning control of Davis Camp over to Mohave County. Davis Camp Park opened to the public as a County Regional Park in 1983. At its peak, in 1948, Davis Camp consisted of approximately 100 homes; by 1970, only 32 to 33 houses remained. In the late 1980’s, restroom shower buildings, a boat launch, ramadas, a concession stand, and a parking area were added. The most recent addition was the park amphitheater in 2010 located at the south beach area.

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• Scheduled hours could vary depending on department seasonal event needs .
  
• Schedule does involve being "On-Call" which would include weekends and holidays.
  
• This position is based at Davis Camp facility a majority of the time.
  
• May have opportunities to provide assistance to Hualapai Mountain Park and Parks Events at the Fairgrounds periodically.
• Willingness to obtain additional training and ability to obtain certification in such areas as water and wastewater treatment plant operation.
• Requires certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (AZPOST) Board.
• Be required to successfully pass drug screen post offer, complete psychological, polygraph, health-related and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.

Must be able to travel throughout different County locations. Working conditions include but not limited to:

• Work does require traveling throughout the county while operating and handling a motor vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and altitudes ranging anywhere from 541 feet to up approximately 8,500 feet.
• Work outdoors performing moderate to strenuous manual labor in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat to extreme cold temperatures.
• Possible exposure to smoke and heat due to the performance of firefighting activities.
• Involves exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, hazardous materials, and loud noises from equipment.
• The ability to frequently be able to lift 25lbs up to 150lbs or more.
• This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, and sitting.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, climbing ladders, confined spaces, or more.

Essential Job Functions

• Patrols a designated area of the County Parks Department and outlying areas in an assigned motor vehicle to preserve law and order; to protect and ensure public safety and park security; to prevent and discover the commission of crime, vandalism, wildfires, and area misuse; and to enforce motor vehicle and park operations policies and regulations.
• Responds to and conducts preliminary investigations and determines disposition (i.e., issue citation, arrest) of calls, complaints or as a result of patrolling assigned area.
• Collects and accounts for fees and charges.
• Answers questions and provides explanations of policies and regulations to public of park use and service.
• Assists in the training of subordinates/recruits as Field Training Officer.
• As needed, performs various skilled and unskilled park maintenance activities to include, but not limited to, trash cleanup, restroom cleanup, cabin and recreational area clean up, lawn maintenance, tree trimming, electrical wiring, plumbing, and construction.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment and hand tools during the performance of maintenance activities.
• Assists other agencies, such as, Sheriff's Department, Department of Public Safety, City Police Departments, Fire Departments, Game and Fish, Bureau of Land Management, and other related agencies in the performance of work assignments.
• Refers individuals to appropriate agencies and authorities for assistance.
• Administers first aid.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and documentation.
• Appears in court to testify and present legally obtained evidence, to testify as a witness and to testify against accused perpetrators of crime.
• As assigned, speaks before groups, answers inquiries regarding park programs and activities, and conducts public information programs.
• Maintains certification through attendance of routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques, marksmanship, law, procedures, and technical subjects.
• May assist in firefighting as required.
• Conducts scheduled and special patrols of land and water areas.
• Checks usage and condition of public use area, docks, and group camps, and other recreation areas, including safety, fire, sanitation, and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High School Diploma/G.E.D (General Education Degree).
• Prior law enforcement and park operations experience, supplemented by college level coursework in biology, geology and related natural sciences or related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• May be willing to live on park grounds in housing provided by Mohave County Parks.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement in general and specifically to the park operations.
• Operational and maintenance procedures, practices and methods in operation and maintenance of parks.
• Principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in enforcement of park operations and security.
• Knowledge of emergency response policies and practices.
• First aid methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geographical area and points of interest.
• Knowledge of building and construction practices.
• Knowledge of safety precautions when operating equipment, or in the performance of basic maintenance or construction activities.
• Knowledge of park permit and other fee requirements.
• The safe and effective operation and maintenance of law enforcement equipment to include firearms.
• The safe operation and handling of a motor vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain and high-speed driving.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Give and receive orders, to follow instructions, and to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
• Comprehend, retain, and recall factual information.
• Protect the public and enforce the laws in a park and outlying areas with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals, the preservation of property and the maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in compliance with established laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Apply training, experience, and common sense to identify potentially dangerous situations, to make effective logical decisions and to exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve dangerous or emotionally charged situations with minimum injury to self and others and minimum damage to property involved.
• Demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Retain control of a vehicle under emergency conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, other law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate, and objective oral statements and responses to questions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate and maintain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include maintaining physical conditioning required for performance of work assignments; occasional - frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50 pounds; and exposure to extreme hot or cold weather, various types of terrain and remote, isolated areas.
• Ability to operate a park or fee site program.
• Ability to operate two-way radio communication devices.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 5/18/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$48,380.80 - $66,976.00 Annually