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Company Name : State of Alaska
Location : Anchorage, AK
Position : Park Ranger 2 (Law Enforcement PCN: 5183)
Job Description : THIS POSITION IS NOW OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.
What You Will Be Doing
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) is recruiting for the Chugach/Southwest Alaska Region Park Ranger 2 (PR 2). This is a commissioned law enforcement position that promotes public safety while protecting the park and its’ resources. The PR 2 coordinates, prioritizes and supervises park-wide field activities in the Chugach and Southwest Area State Parks. Chugach State Park and Wood-Tikchik State Park are two of the largest State Parks in the country with a combined land base of 2.1 million acres. The PR 2 directs, trains, and supervises four Park Rangers, temporary employees, and numerous volunteers. Additional duties include park operations and management, facility and trail maintenance, search and rescue, revenue management, and providing information and education to the public. The PR 2 position provides the supervision necessary to operate diverse park facilities with multiple user groups. The PR 2 ensures that park facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained for the use and enjoyment of the public.
Mission and Culture
The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people.
The Park Ranger II works closely with the Superintendent to ensure safe, efficient, and properly prioritized region-wide field operations in the sprawling Chugach/Southwest Region.
Core Responsibilities
Providing leadership for the Region staff by adhering to the division`s mission and by maintaining professional standards in work performance.
Supervising area employees in such manner as to ensure compliance with state policies, director’s orders, laws, regulations, and applicable management plans and guidelines.
Assisting with the management and compliance of the area’s annual operating budget without exceeding authorized spending limits.
Inspecting Park units regularly to make sure facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Overseeing the park’s natural, cultural, and historic resources, and acting when necessary to minimize user conflicts.
Assisting with the adjudication of commercial and special use permit applications.
Managing facility and equipment maintenance.
Supervision of the area’s volunteer program.
Serving as a local division representative to the media, legislature, service organizations, government agencies, and the public.
Assisting with the oversight and support of the area state park advisory boards
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Benefits include the opportunity to spend a significant portion of work hours outdoors in some of the nation’s most beautiful public lands, having a role in conserving and protecting those lands and being a member of a dedicated and passionate team.
Additional training opportunities to be certified as firearms instructors, defensive tactics instructors, and/or Field Training Officers.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The Chugach/Southwest Region Park Ranger II is based out of the Potter Section House State Historic Park. The building is a historic train depot retrofitted as the Chugach State Park headquarters. The work environment is composed of two primary components: daily contacts including interacting with park staff, park visitors, supervisor, coupled with the patrol of the nearly 500,000 acre Chugach State Park.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this position include:
Ability to monitor and manage the performance of the team, devising and implementing effective strategies to identify issues and improve/individual performance to ensure adherence to professional standards and contribute to the Division Mission.
Ability to identify and coordinate with local partners to reach management objectives more effectively.
Ability to provide specialist advice and guidance to team members to ensure that responses are delivered within appropriate policies and legislation and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Ability to enforce statutes, administrative codes, and regulations in the State of Alaska with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to supervise and monitor the handling of information, evidence, and record-keeping ensuring alignment with policies that enables effective law enforcement and the initiation of criminal justice activities.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience as a commissioned peace officer dealing directly with the public.
AND
Four years of any combination of post-secondary educational course work from an accredited college (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours equals 1 month) and/or progressively responsible experience providing support services to preserve and protect natural, cultural, and historic park resources, assisting in the development, administration, analysis, or implementation of an environmental, natural resource, wildlife, habitat, or subsistence program, or related law enforcement or military experience.
“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
At the time of initial hire applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States.
AND
Be 21 years of age or older within one year of hire.
AND
Possess a high school diploma recognized by a state; diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state’s graduation requirements; or have passed a General Education Development test.
AND
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Special Note:
Applicants who possess a police officer certificate in another jurisdiction may apply. Successful candidates may be given a conditional job offer pending receipt of Alaska certification.
This class requires the use of a firearm. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold a position in this job class.
As part of the selection process, an extensive background investigation will be conducted, including: a criminal background review; fingerprinting; medical, visual, hearing and psychological evaluations; a truth verification examination; and drug screening. Appointments will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process and the medical evaluation.
This job class requires the incumbent to be eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Eligibility requires that the incumbent has:
Never been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court.
During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of a crime of dishonesty or crime of moral turpitude.
During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person.
During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of two or more DUI offenses.
Never illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (unless under the age of 21 at the time of the act and the act occurred more than 10 years before the date of hire).
During the last five years, have not illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance (unless under the age of 21 at the time of using the controlled substance; or an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance existed to justify the use of a prescription controlled substance not specifically prescribed to the person).
During the year before hire, not have used marijuana (unless under the age of 21 at the time of use).
Have not been denied certification, had basic certification revoked or suspended, or have surrendered their basic certificate, in this state or another jurisdiction, unless the denial, revocation, suspension, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.110 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.
Are not under suspension of a basic certification in another jurisdiction, for the period of the suspension, unless the suspension has been rescinded by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as separate documents (If unable to attach, please fax or email the contact listed below):
Cover letter
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
Valid driver’s license
Copy of any applicable certifications
Three professional references
SPECIAL NOTICES
Must be able to attend and complete an Alaska Police Standard Council approved Law Enforcement Training Academy, or equivalent.
Must be able to safely operate and maintain watercraft, ORV’s, and snowmobiles.
This position requires frequent travel in the backcountry and may require camping, route finding, and wilderness survival.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the date of closing.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided in the job posting.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Driver’s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Ben Corwin
Title: Park Superintendent
Phone: 907-345-5014
Email: ben.corwin@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information. AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman’s Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsSee http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Eleven paid holidays a year Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information
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