Park Ranger Intern

Title: Park Ranger Intern

State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist II

Hiring Range: $16 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Multiple positions and Park Housing are available!

The Park Ranger Career Development Program offers participants a great way to get started in a state parks career. The program is held in the summer and introduces participants to a variety of park operations. This experience helps applicants be prepared for entry level positions through training and exposure to all operational aspects of a Virginia State Park.

Candidates accepted into the program will spend 12 weeks working, and in most cases living, in a state park. Participants who perform well are invited to participate the following summer and will be assigned to a different park. Upon successful performance in the program, participants are encouraged to apply for park ranger, chief ranger and other positions in the state park system.

The duties of a participant in the Park Ranger Career Development Program include a wide variety or responsibilities. Experiences in the program typically include Maintenance, Customer Service, Enterprise, Interpretation/Education, Housekeeping, Public Safety, Administration and Resource Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have experience in a team environment like employment that includes working with others; or participating in a club or sports team; school group projects; etc.

Additional Considerations

• Experience volunteering or in community service.
• Experience in a customer service capacity – this could be volunteer or paid.
• Training, education or experience in parks or other outdoor recreational settings, including Youth Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps or similar program.
• Training, education or experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Experience in leading others. This could be supervising employees; being in charge of children/youth; being in a leadership role with groups like clubs, sports teams; etc.

Special Instructions

Interns are placed at different host parks across the state.  Successful candidates will be notified by the program coordinator on their work location.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.