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Title: Park Ranger Housekeeping - Lake Anna State Park

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Mgr I

Hiring Range: $42,000 - $57,680

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Lake Anna State Park

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! DCR is the state's lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities' flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces.
Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians' lives.
Join a dedicated and professional team at Lake Anna State Park, a popular destination known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. As a Park Ranger - Housekeeping, your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will directly enhance the visitor experience across a wide range of park facilities.
As the Park Ranger, you will be responsible for supervising housekeeping and maintenance operations to ensure overnight facilities are safe, meet agency standards, and are welcoming for guests.
As a Park Ranger focused on housekeeping, you will:

• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping activities by leading and assisting in the daily cleaning and servicing of park facilities to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Perform ongoing routine cleaning, maintenance, and repairs to overnight facilities.
• Inspect rental facilities before occupancy to ensure standards are met.
• Provide exceptional customer service, including sharing park information, answering visitor questions, and addressing facility-related concerns.
• Support fee collection, visitor assistance, and public relations as needed.
• Help educate guests on park rules and promote a positive, respectful park environment.

Will work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects. Will be required to perform manual labor including standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
DCR's Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR's efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to lead, direct, and train others.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in cleaning or janitorial work

Additional Considerations

• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in basic construction/maintenance trades (I.E., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.)
• Previous work experience within parks and/or recreation or a similar environment.
• Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must submit an online application to be considered for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, or other materials in any format outside of the online system. Please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete and accurately reflect your duties, skills, and relevant work experience.
A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check. All employees within Virginia State Parks are required to wear state-issued uniforms and work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).
Explore Virginia State Parks - On Us!
As a DCR employee, you'll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia's State Parks extraordinary - with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable.
Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday-Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day-Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day-Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Twonight minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; onenight yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia's great outdoors part of your life - it's one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR's mission possible!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: HR@dcr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.