Seasonal Non-Commissioned Park Rangers 2025-03175

Seasonal Non-Commissioned Park Rangers 2025-03175

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Location: Statewide, WY Job Type: Temporary Full-time Job Number: 2025-03175 Department: State Parks & Cultural Resources Division State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, Outdoor Recreation Opening Date: 12/30/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Classification: ATTP99

Description and Functions Open Until Filled This recruitment is intended to fill multiple positions at various locations, including Glendo, Shoshoni, and Cody.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people, and be a part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors? If so, join us for a summer adventure in Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation.

Launch your professional life- or re-create yourself - with an inspiring career in Wyomings outdoors! Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Outdoor Recreation.

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The Non-Commissioned Seasonal Park Ranger provides public safety and education services for visitors and staff at state parks and historic sites, including:

• Patrolling front and backcountry areas by various means
• Educating visitors on park rules and regulations, visitor contacts, park visitor assistance, preparation of reports, responding to emergencies and medical calls for service, property and natural resource protection, perform light maintenance and fee collection.

POST Certification is not required.

Non-commissioned seasonal park rangers will enhance, assist, and supplement commissioned park rangers and be able to make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to enforcement and emergencies.

Park housing may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Human Resource Contact: stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov, 307-777-7010

Essential Functions The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Educate park visitors on applicable state statutes, park rules, and regulations within statutory and agency guidelines to protect and preserve natural, historic, and cultural features, sites, and structures.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Help protect people and property in Wyoming State Parks and Historic sites.
• Patrol assigned park areas to provide high public visibility.
• Patrol front and backcountry areas by foot, vehicle, UTVs, watercraft, and mountain bike as needed.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• May be required to provide testimony in court regarding investigations of park-related incidents.
• Assist visitors who require assistance for various reasons.
• Provide recreational and historic information about the park system and the local area.
• Participate in community policing efforts at parks and historic sites.
• Provide traffic control or other assistance for special events.
• Make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to emergencies.
• Participate in interpretive educational and public outreach programs as needed.
• Perform office duties including daily activity reports, computer work, visitation reports, required departmental reports, and correspondence.
• Complete the required field training program and attend the required seasonal park ranger training.
• Assist park staff with projects such as minor property maintenance, traffic counter readings, fee collection, campsite reservation system operation, and other duties as assigned.
• Pick up trash and clean restrooms as needed.
• Maintain state-issued equipment and vehicles, including minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Attend various public meetings, conferences, and engagements as requested.
• Professionally represent the agency at all times.

Preferences AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to applicants with at least one year of education in Natural Resources Management or Criminal Justice at the time of hire OR at least one year of experience working in Natural Resources or Law Enforcement fields.

High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must maintain a valid Drivers License. Must obtain a valid CPR and First Aid certification within one month (1) month of hire. Must pass a criminal and driving background check. Must have at least one year of education in Natural Resources or Criminal Justice. Must have basic swimming abilities.

Knowledge Knowledge of outdoor recreation. Demonstrated knowledge of area ecosystems and related native plants and wildlife; biology, wildlife management, geology, environmental sciences, and local and state history. Basic knowledge of park recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to make immediate, important, and critical decisions related to enforcement and emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements Work will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Work will be required on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

NOTES: FLSA: Non-Exempt Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

Supplemental Information 024-State Parks & Cultural Resources - Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position 01 (AA)

Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent Some college Coursework, No Degree Received Associates Degree Associates Degree and additional coursework Bachelors Degree Bachelors Degree and additional coursework Masters Degree Masters Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above

Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours N/A

Which of the following best describes your work experience in Natural Resources or Law Enforcement fields?

No relevant experience, but willing to learn. Less than one (1) year of relevant experience. One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience. Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience. Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Describe your relevant experience below.

Which location(s) would you like to be considered for employment?

Glendo (Glendo State Park) Shoshoni (Keyhole State Park) Cody (Boysen State Park) Other

Do you have at least one year of education in Natural Resources Management or Criminal Justice?

Yes No

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Yes No

Do you have a valid drivers license?

Yes No

Can you obtain a valid CPR and First Aid certification within one month (1) month of hire?

Yes No

Do you have basic swimming abilities?

Yes No

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming Indeed LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Wyoming Workforce Center Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement Career Fair Human Resources Division Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee) Current State Employee Other

If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure. Yes I am not a veteran

(VETERANS PREFERENCE) If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify