Park Ranger 3 (Moran State Park)

Washington State Parks and Recreation___________________________Job Classification: Park Ranger 3Location: San Juan County, WANote: There is housing available for this position. Closes: This posting will remain open until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to fill this position at any time after that date without notice. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is recruiting to a full time permanent Park Ranger 3 (Moran State Park). Park Ranger 3's lead routine operations within a park or park area and serve as the primary catalyst for implementing the area management plan from a concept or vision into operation.As a Park Ranger 3 you will be coaching, mentoring, supervising and leading your park team while coordinating multiple long term plans and projects important to the successful operation of the park or area. You will be a part of a collaborative environment where you'll be empowered to share your creative ideas and support area operations through coordination, planning and execution.For more information about Washington State parks, click here.This position serves as an Operations Manager, implementing area strategies based on the mission and goals as defined by the Area Manager. This position further serves as the expert level Law Enforcement Officer for the area. The Park Ranger 3 also supports administration, supervision, maintenance, and public service within the Park management area.Duties include, but are not limited to:• Perform administrative duties as the Operations Manager for park area, implementing area strategies based on mission and goals as defined by Area Manager.• Assess operational needs of park area; raise issues with Area Manager.• Develop logistical plan for completion of park projects.• Provide oversight for day-to-day operations of park area.• Emergency Management (First Responder: emergency oversight).• Provide Staff schedules.• Develop and manage special projects in collaboration with work groups, weed boards, wildlife departments and other outside entities.• Perform duties as the lead Law Enforcement Ranger for park area.• Maintain expertise of rules and regulations necessary to perform Law Enforcement duties.• Schedule appropriate Law Enforcement coverage based on demonstrable park needs.• Ensure proper Law Enforcement safety requirements/practices are met.• Provide local Law Enforcement outreach/coordination/communication (police agencies, courts. fire department).• Participate in maintenance functions within park area.• Assign, schedule, and complete lower-level maintenance projects for park area, where journey level skills are not required.• Ensure all safety requirements are met on job site.• Ensure all permitting requirements are met prior to commencement of job.• Responsible for care and upkeep of major park equipment.• Supervise staff and volunteers following all applicable Agency policies and procedures; statewide rules and regulations; and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.• Provide oversight and instructions to staff.• Timely complete Position Description form, as necessary.• Hold staff accountable for meeting expectations; raise issues of significance with Area Manager.• Coordinate as necessary with Area Manager on personnel matters.• Supervise and provide oversight for work groups and volunteers.• Leadership to area staff as defined by Area Manager.• Proactively communicate with staff in a positive and supportive manner.• Create an environment of collaborative teamwork and respect for all employees. Address concerns in a timely and effective manner.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's Degree**• Two (2) years of professional experience as a Commissioned Park Ranger, Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer, or equivalent experience in a Natural Resource field.• Successful completion of a qualifying law enforcement academy (BLEA, POST, or SLETP).• *Experience in a Natural Resource or Recreation field will substitute year for year for education.• *Every one year of experience as a commissioned Washington State Park Ranger can be substituted for two years of education.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Supervisory experience.• Project planning experience.NOTE: Applicants that are not currently employed as a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Park Ranger, will first be screened for the required qualifications. It is important that you attach a copy of your qualifying law enforcement academy, and ensure you include this on the education section of the application form. (You must have graduated from a qualifying law enforcement academy and must have worked as a Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer or Commissioned Park Ranger within the last 24 months.) Qualified applicants who are selected to move forward in the process will be emailed the required Personal History Review questionnaire to complete and will be required to submit a complete driving abstract (dated within the last 30 days).Job Suitability Determination: Successful external applicants will have a history of law abiding behavior and must pass a background investigation, drug and alcohol screening, medical/psychological/polygraph examination, and a physical ability test. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:• Ability to remain flexible to respond to park emergencies.• Ability to use learned knowledge and understanding of the organizational and political climate to make decisions and take actions that satisfy diverse interests and contribute effectively to organizational goals.• Ability to focus on educating and influencing park users for voluntary compliance.• Ability to consistently enforce governmental laws, rules, and regulations.• Ability to initiate enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.• Ability to work with the public, employees and other staff in a friendly, positive and approachable manner in order to create a positive work environment.• Ability to make independent decisions that achieve desired results.• Ability to collect data, make sound decisions from data gathered, and evaluate consequences.• Have the demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes required to effectively supervise and lead personnel.• Ability to establish clear performance expectations, coach and mentor employees, provide regular feedback, and correct behavior when necessary.• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.• Ability to orally communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis and in small groups.• Ability to write clearly and succinctly.CORE COMPETENCIES:Accountability- Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of his/her work. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results.Communication Effectiveness - Conveys clear, timely and persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.Customer Focus - Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.Ethics and Integrity- Earns the trust, respect and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.Inclusiveness - Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces building relationships and recognizing the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual differences, to enhance the attainment of organizational goals.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS (Validated through Psychological & Polygraph examination and fitness testing):1. No criminal activity while working in the criminal justice system.2. No marijuana consumption within the past 12 months from the date of application received.3. No possession of illegal drugs in the last ten years.4. No crime committed as an adult, prosecutable under the statute of limitations.5. No intentional deception in any stage of the testing process.6. No intentional deception in the selection process of any law enforcement agency.7. No domestic violence convictions.8. No driving under the influence within the last five years.9. Must meet the minimum fitness standards for law enforcement positions. Physical Ability Test (PAT) Information.10. Possess sufficient physical stamina and dexterity to work arduous manual tasks over extended periods.11. Willing to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and long and/or irregular hours and during inclement weather conditions.12. Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption.13. Must not have a substantial amount of driving violations that indicate a disregard for rules or laws.FITNESS STANDARDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS:Applicants that are not currently employed as a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Park Ranger will be required to pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT). For more information click here.To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:1. Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.2. Current resume.3. Three professional reference contacts name, email and phone numbers.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ALSO ATTACH:4. Copy of your qualifying law enforcement certificate.• *All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.For information about this recruitment or Parks hiring process, please contact Nikki Williams at Nikki.Williams@parks.wa.gov or (360) 901-8678.