Assistant Chief Park Ranger

The CAPRA-accredited Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Chief Park Ranger. This role supports the department’s mission by overseeing park safety, staff development, and community engagement. 

The Assistant Chief Park Ranger, in close collaboration with the Assistant Director of Security Operations, is directly responsible for the training, development, coaching, and accountability of their assigned personnel.  The Assistant Chief Park Ranger will lead a diverse workforce of seasonal, part-time and full-time Park Ranger staff that provide security and educational training throughout Prince William County.  This position will generally work five days a week and may be eligible to work remotely with the approval of the Assistant Director of Security Operations.

About This Role:

The Assistant Chief Park Ranger will thrive in this role by being an active contributor to discussions, a strong listener, outcome-focused, resilient, flexible, and customer-oriented. They will consult regularly with colleagues, feel comfortable leading trainings and special projects, and confidently engage in public speaking with both a diverse workforce and community groups.

The Assistant Chief Park Ranger will lead projects and serve on interdepartmental teams. Examples include conducting security assessments of facilities, meeting with the community to address park safety concerns and recommending or implementing solutions, overseeing the deer management program, and partnering with volunteer organizations to ensure safe and effective operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive training plan for Park Ranger staff, in collaboration with local resources, to prioritize staff safety.
• Writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Park Ranger staff and Department of Parks & Recreation facilities.
• Working closely with County law enforcement and the County Attorney’s Office to update and enforce Chapter 17 of the County municipal code for Park Rules & Regulations.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with DPR staff, local law enforcement, and Fire & Rescue personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

Preferences:

• 5+ years of experience supervising staff at a large agency.
• Experience in law enforcement, the military, parks and recreation, customer service or hospitality.
• Experience with budget management, scheduling, and cost recovery.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate training programs.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS), Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), and Emergency Operations Planning.
• Successful completion of a supervisory training course.

Special Requirements:

• Supervisory experience overseeing security operations, Incident reporting, CCTV, Access Control.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a county owned vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must pass a DPR conducted DMV records check. All hires 18 and older must pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting may be required.

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday, 9 am- 5 pm; Hours and days off are subject to changes in order to meet the needs of the department needs. 

Starting Salary Range:

$71,024.65 - $83,558.41 (On-Call pay may be authorized outside of regular hours)

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans 
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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