Chief Ranger Maintenance and Operations Belle Isle State Park

Title: Chief Ranger - Maintenance and Operations - Belle Isle State Park

State Role Title:Natural Resource Spec II

Hiring Range: $44000 - $60564

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:Belle Isle State Park

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

If you have always wanted to work in a beautiful and serene environment then we have the perfect position for you at Belle Isle State Park! Join us in preserving what people care about most access to the outdoors natural habitats open spaces clean water and safe infrastructure. Belle Isle State Park is accepting applications for a Chief Ranger - Maintenance and this position you will join a winning team and assist Park Leadership with the overall management and operation of Belle Isle State Park.

In this position you will:

• Perform preventive and custodial maintenance of park buildings and grounds.
• Supervise staff who perform building and grounds maintenance activities.
• Review and complete various tasks using maintenance management software such as timekeeping creating schedules assigning work procurement and accident reports.
• Assist with the development of the park budget and annual operating plan.
• Provide supervision and inspection of cyclical facilities/grounds/equipment maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed in compliance withOSHAVDH agency standards or in compliance with other pertinent regulations.
• Assist with managing and maintaining cultural and natural resources of the park and provide supervision and oversight for volunteer programs.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the states lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays; medical dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCRs Mission is to conserve the natural scenic historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCRs efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with supervising staff or volunteers including training scheduling work assigning tasks and ensuring satisfactory performance and results.
• Experience with retail cash management including opening locations for the start of business and accurately settling and securing all assets at the close of business.
• Knowledge skills and abilities to perform preventive maintenance on buildings and grounds using a variety of tools vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with project planning and budget management on a practical operational level.
• Experience with the use of digital software to keep training regulatory or other pertinent records up to date and accessible.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with parks and recreation or similar environment.
• Advanced knowledge skills and abilities to troubleshoot diagnose and repair facility or vehicular equipment in multiple technical areas such as community water systems HVAC access control landscaping machinery etc.
• Millwright or cabinetry-level skills and abilities in carpentry.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory policies and procedures.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment to maintain and repair electrical or electronic equipment or devices.
• Experience with resource management.
• Experience with routinely performing custodial work at a public facility.

Special Instructions

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 and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

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

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/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.

A valid Drivers License is required.

Current sworn conservation officers will have to relinquish their certification. Law enforcement is NOT a requirement for this position.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified retired and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses camping cabins and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

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In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.