Manager River Ranger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary This position is a direct line to guests of the park and will communicate daily about park rules, regulations, and expectations for behavior when in the park. Join the team at Davis Camp, one of Mohave County's most popular outdoor destinations, welcoming over 150,000 visitors each year. As a Park Ranger, you will work in a beautiful riverside environment on the Colorado River, helping guests enjoy camping, boating, and year-round recreation.

This role offers variety, community impact, and the chance to work outdoors in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with training opportunities available as part of your growth. Range of Hourly Salary: Range 15 / Step 1 - 8 $23.26 - $28.61 Scheduled Working Hours: Scheduled hours could vary depending on department seasonal event needs. Schedule does involve being "On-Call" which would include weekends and holidays

May occasionally assist at Hualapai Mountain Park or Fairgrounds events. Proud To Offer: Paid Time Off (PTO): 11 Paid Holidays. End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day. Deferred Compensations Programs (optional) Comprehensive Wellness Program: Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision

24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events Marketplace Discounts Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care). Working conditions include but not limited to: Working 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 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 Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

May be willing to live on park grounds in housing provided by Mohave County Parks. Requires certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (AZPOST) Board. Willingness to obtain additional training and ability to obtain certification in such areas as water and wastewater treatment plant operation.

May be required to successfully complete psychological, polygraph, health-related, and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals. Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. 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. ******************************** Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.