Park Ranger Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Description Join our team as a dedicated Park Ranger and become a vital steward of our natural landscapes and outdoor recreational areas. In this energetic role, you will protect and preserve the environment, ensure visitor safety, and promote responsible outdoor enjoyment. Your leadership will foster a welcoming atmosphere for park visitors while maintaining the integrity of natural resources.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, engage with diverse communities, and make a lasting impact on public land conservation. Under general supervision, the Park Ranger performs a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation, maintenance and patrol of County Parks and related facilities. Work involves issuing park permits, ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations by park users, assisting individuals and groups using parks, and maintaining park property, equipment and buildings.

Employee is responsible for the safety and security of parks and patrons. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring safety and security of parks. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with park patrons and the general public.

Reports to the Park Supervisor for Operations. Job Highlights Patrols the park and related facilities to enforce regulations. Deals with the public concerning matters of park usage.

Inspects parks for safety and maintenance concerns. Participates in various fee collection for equipment and facility rentals, hunting and fishing licenses, and boat and canoe permits. Promotes good public relations with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.

Opens and closes parks throughout the County. Plans and instructs programs within and outside of Park. Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, responds to inquiries, and refers callers to appropriate source.

Weighs and identifies fish caught by park patrons; responds to questions on game and fisheries laws. Guides and directs part-time park employees, volunteers and court appointed workers as assigned; assists in training of new staff. Maintains activity and park attendance records, files permits and reservation requests, and performs other clerical support functions.

Performs other duties as assigned. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please view: Park Ranger Qualifications High school diploma/GED. Two (2) years of experience in park operations and maintenance work.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards. Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination; employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.

Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within sixty (60) days of employment, Red Cross-approved course in First Aid, AED, and CPR. First Aid, AED and CPR certification must be maintained while employed by the County. Completion of National Association of State Boating Law Administrator approved boat-handling course.

Possession of freshwater fishing license preferred. Join us in protecting our treasured outdoor spaces. This role offers an engaging blend of outdoor adventure, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and hands-on maintenance work-all within a vibrant team dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references. Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace