PARK INTERPRETIVE RANGER 2 - 09092025- 71101

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION, WARREN COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00011143_tsp_park_interp_ranger_2_risp_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's
degree.

NSQs:
A valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Employees must obtain and maintain their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license within 1 year of
employment.

Employees must obtain and maintain their Certified Interpretive Guide (GIG) certificate within 1
year of employment.

Overview

This position will be part of a Tennessee State Parks Park Interpretive Ranger series for TDEC.
This classification is responsible for resource-based interpretation, resource management, emergency medical response, safety of the park and general public, supervision of full and part time employees, supporting park operations and providing maintenance within a state park. This class differs from that of TSP Park Interpretive Ranger 1 in the coordination of park program schedules and supervision.

Responsibilities

1. Interpretive-Provides resource based interpretive, educational and recreational programming. Utilizing best practice standards to for professional programs, outreach, workshops, displays and exhibits that support their park's interpretive themes and support the mission of Tennessee State Parks while keeping in mind universal accessibility standards.

2. Resource Management-Utilizes best practices to support resource management activities, including boundary marking and investigations, scientific studies, prescribed burns, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, permitted hunts, volunteer activities, gathering data to document and establish other basic information about cultural resources, and more to identify, protect and promote the parks natural, and cultural resources.

3. Operations-Supports park operational goals by assisting the public with customer service needs. Providing support for close of operation accounting procedures in retail operations. Leading smaller park operations, assisting with inventories and purchasing. Making purchases and setting revenue goals and creating displays to promote retail sales.

4. Maintenance-Assist with general maintenance and janitorial work to park facilities and grounds to ensure safe operational conditions. Includes operation of a variety of tools and equipment needed to maintain the various facilities and grounds within a park.

5. Medical- Provides emergency medical response appropriate to the level of training and certification received within their scope of practice under the approved medical protocols. Utilizing medical assessment and patient management equipment as indicated to determine the level of care appropriate to the patient's condition and get them to the further medical care that they need.

6. Safety-Provides general safety and security for the public visiting the park as well as the parks resources and facilities. Conducts routine inspections of all park facilities, equipment, boundaries and resources to document and report or resolve safety issues such as issues with fire alarm systems, playground safety standards, OSHA and TOSHA compliance issues, and security issues with unsecured equipment, buildings or to prevent harm to natural and cultural resources or other visitor and employee safety concerns as observed.

7. Supervision-Supervises and coordinates the work of park staff as assigned by leading and assigning work to support staff. Clearly communicates expectations to employees and follows up with assigning goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable and time specific (S.M.A.R.T.) and reporting performance through the individual performance plan system for all full-time employees or through established methods with employees who do not have IPP's.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Directs Work
2. Communicates Effectively
3. Interpersonal Savvy
4. Strategic Mindset
5. Customer Focus

Knowledges:
1. Public Safety and Security
2. Mechanical
3. Transportation
4. Building and Construction

Skills:
1. Time Management
2. Troubleshooting
3. Repairing
4. Equipment Operation
5. Equipment Maintenance

Abilities:
1. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
2. Multilimb Strength
3. Prolonged Stamina
4. Speech Recognition
5. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer/Cell Phone & Radio
2. Medical Equipment( e.g. AED's, medical oxygen tanks, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
3. Hand Tools (fire management/trail tools)
4. Vehicles and Equipment
5. Augers