JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Park Ranger

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Ground Maintenance:
Mows, landscapes, tree care, repairs park fixtures, playground inspection/maintenance, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs.

Law Enforcement:
Enforces all local, state, and federal laws. Collects user fees in campgrounds, Heritage trail. River rescues, body recoveries. Resolves disturbances, takes various reports, assists other agencies with calls for service. Illegal dumping officers.

Equipment Operator:
Operates tractors, skid loaders, mowers, excavators, Utv’s, snowmobiles, boats, dump trucks, end loaders.

Prairie Management:
Manages prescribed fire, spraying, mowing, removal of woody vegetation, planting.

Vehicle Maintenance:
Repairs broken parts, oil changes, tire rotation, routine maintenance.

Structural Maintenance:
Oversees plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs. Builds new structures such as pavilions, covered picnic tables, and boat docks.

Timber Management:
Plants, prunes, sprays, invasive removal, crop tree release.

Snow plowing:
Plows snow off parking lots, applies salt when needed.

Wildlife Calls for Service:
Manages rescue nuisances, injured/sick animals.

Equipment Maintenance:
Repairs broken parts, oil changes, sharpens mower blades, routine maintenance.

Environmental Education:
Teaches Hunter safety classes, public relations answering questions, assists with environmental programs.

Volunteer Coordination:
Plans and coordinates events for volunteers, works with community service projects.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or environmental education related fields, or two year associate degree and two years’ work experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
• Iowa Law Enforcement certification (ILEA) or ability and willingness to become designated as a peace officer per Iowa Code, including passing required testing and background checks.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one.
• Valid pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work without direct supervision.
• S130-S190 wildfire training or ability to obtain certification
• Hunter Education Instructor or ability to obtain certification
• Must complete First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen, and other required safety training.
• Physically able to perform manual labor in outdoor environments and withstand seasonal weather extremes.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• Knowledge of current conservation and environmental issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to withstand manual labor and work outside in any weather conditions.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours and varied shifts as the need arises.
• Some supervisory experience desirable.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent movements such as but not limited to balancing, twisting, climbing, kneeling, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.
• Frequently lifting to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily work is outdoors; workers may be exposed to adverse and extreme environmental conditions.
• Frequently work alongside moving traffic or roads.
• Frequent use of machines or equipment with loud noises.
• Frequently work with fumes/odors/toxic chemicals.
• Frequently work with bodily fluids/communicable disease.
• Occasional travel.