Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

PARK RANGER 2 - COMMISSIONED

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $70,282.08 to $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.



JOB INFORMATION


Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy


Department: Conservation and Natural Resources


Division: State Parks


Location: Silver Springs, Lahontan, Fernley


Job Class Code: 13.142


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 52625


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 10/14/2025


Close Date: 10/21/2025


Recruiter:


JON TERRAZAS


Phone: (775)684-0116


Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 4 Days 8 Hrs 12 Mins





The Position
Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and maintenance activities at an assigned State park.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Lahontan State Recreation Area, covering 25,000 acres with 69 miles of sandy shoreline around the Lahontan Reservoir, is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join the team as a commissioned Park Ranger. The primary duty station at Silver Springs Beach attracts approximately 300,000 visitors annually who come to enjoy the outdoors, boating, and fishing in a dynamic desert climate with hot summers and occasional winter snowfall.
As a Park Ranger, you will be at the heart of park management, ensuring the smooth operation and safety of this beautiful area. Your role will encompass supervising fee collection, managing seasonal maintenance staff, and overseeing resource management. Public safety and law enforcement will be a major focus during the bustling summer months, where you will likely write citations, make arrests, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, maintain peace, and respond to emergencies. Comprehensive law enforcement training will be provided. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and engaging. You will maintain park buildings and grounds, gather and analyze visitor data, collect and account for fees, and respond to visitor inquiries. Additionally, you will prepare reports, handle correspondence, and create and present educational interpretive programs that enrich our visitors' experiences. With the high volume of summer visitors, expect a fast-paced work environment that requires quick thinking and adaptability, including after-hours call-outs and varying shifts, such as holidays, weekends, and night rotations. Residency in the provided housing at your duty location is required. After one year, you will have the opportunity to advance to Park Ranger II, and this position also sets the foundation for further career growth into the Park Supervisor series. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/



To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, agriculture, education, natural or environmental sciences, horticulture, history/folklore, wildlife management, museum management, park interpretation, business or public administration, criminal justice, or related field, and one year of professional park ranger experience in park operations and maintenance; OR one year of experience as a Park Ranger I (Commissioned) in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


Special Notes

Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.


Candidates may be required to submit to a background check and physical agility examination prior to appointment.


Incumbents must complete a P.O.S.T. academy within 18 months of appointment.


The physical agility exam consists of: a) Vertical jump of no less than 14 inches; b) The Illinois Agility Run in 19.5 seconds or less; c) complete not less than 30 sit-ups in 1 minute; d) complete not less than 23 consecutive push-ups; e) 300 meter run in 68 seconds or less; f) 1.5 mile run/walk in 16 minutes and 57 seconds or less; g) lift and carry a 70-90 pound bag of cement/sand from the ground and carry 10 feet to tailgate of a standard pick-up truck and then return, repeated three times; h) 100 yard swim in 5 minutes.


Special Requirements

Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.


Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.


Positions are subject to call back and must work various hours and/or shifts.


Positions require statewide travel.


Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.


As part of the selection process, the Division of State Parks required: a) Physical agility exam; b) Comprehensive background investigation which will include urinalysis, polygraph and a psychological examination; c) Physical examination. The cost will be covered by the hiring agency.




The Examination


Application Evaluation Exam


The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.







INFORMATIONAL LINKS


For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB