Assistant Park Ranger

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) 
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance 
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) 
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees 
• Free on-site fitness centers 
• 100% County paid basic life insurance 
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Training & professional development opportunities
  
  

• Patrols park areas to ensure visitor safety, enforces laws and park regulations, issues citations, and performs arrests as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and unforeseen situations such as accidents, rescues, environmental hazards, and disturbances; administers first aid/CPR.
• Assists with coordination and scheduling of seasonal staff; provides task direction and monitors work quality and safety.
• Performs technical maintenance and repair of park facilities and systems including plumbing, electrical, roofing, carpentry, and mechanical tasks.
• Operates vehicles and heavy equipment such as tractors, dump trucks, trailers, snowplows, mowers, and specialized forestry tools.
• Maintains campground, cabin, shelter, and lodge operations; addresses maintenance needs and communicates with the public regarding reservations and regulations.
• Supports natural resource management through prescribed burns, invasive species removal, forestry work, habitat restoration, and trail development.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement agencies and preserves the scene of crimes; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects as necessary.
• Maintains safety and condition of park facilities through regular inspections in accordance with County Risk Management guidelines.
• Provides excellent customer service, issues permits, returns public communications, and assists with public engagement and education as needed.

• Associate's degree in park management, conservation, natural resources, outdoor recreation, or related field 
  OR
• High school diploma and 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field required.

• Commercial Class A Driver's License with airbrakes and passenger endorsement required within 6 months.
• Must pass all certified peace officer hiring requirements before offer of position such as MMPI, POST tests, and all physical fitness minimum requirements. 
• Certification as a Peace Officer through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, CPR Certification, and completion of Advanced First Aid Training course required. 
• Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License required. 
• Will be required to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. 
• Weekend, evening and holiday work required. 
• Must pass a DOT physical examination which includes a drug test with random testing as determined by Linn County and Federal guidelines. 
• Must pass a criminal background check. 

Non-standard shift 

Read the full description here: Assistant Park Ranger Job Description