Park Ranger 1-2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5012578) Apply  Park Ranger 1-2 Salary $2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly Location Mandeville, LA Job Type Classified Job Number CRT-2025-210851-MBT Department Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks Opening Date 07/18/2025 Closing Date 8/1/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. The purpose of this position is to enforce all applicable laws on a state park and to educate the public on their role in the protection of natural resources, cultural, and historic resources. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws is granted. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. This position may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms. Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: • Protects park visitors by enforcing federal, state, and local laws and park rules and regulations. • Performs emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of the site. • Investigates incidents and/or complaints such as, but not limited to, vehicular, vandalism, accidents, trespassing, and search/rescue that occur within the park boundaries. • Work with federal, state,& local law enforcement agencies & district attorneys in the arrest & prosecution of individuals. • Provides security by patrolling and inspecting the site by vehicle, foot patrol, bicycle, and boat. • Assists overnight guests during their stay by performing customer service duties. • Provides tourism information and local directions to the park visitors, and disseminates other information as requested. • Performs maintenance, custodial, inspections, and/or fee collection tasks as needed. • Prepares and maintains incident reports, recordings, etc. associated with law enforcement duties. • Participates & successfully completes all required training by the Office of State Parks (OSP). The training includes POST Council Certification annually, annual certification in First-Aid/CPR,& other certifications as designated by the OSP. • Works special details/events within the Office of State Parks in conjunction with federal, state, and local agencies that include inaugural events, search and rescue activities, parking details, specialized enforcement tasks, disaster assistance, & working special events at parks such as re-enactments, grand openings, day in the park events, school day events, etc. Job-Specific Details: **PLEASE READ: Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for2100-Protective Services Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy, unlessexempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting,it may result in your application not being considered. If you are currently POST Certified in Louisiana, you may qualify for a testing exemption for this exam. You must respond appropriately to the question at the end of the application to be considered for this exemption. ** Applicantswithout a current test score can apply to take the test here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) . If offered the position, candidate must be able to drive to Baton Rouge to submit a background check. This posting will be used to fill two (2) vacancies. The minimum rate of pay is $17.36/hour for this position, depending on experience. This position is in a Career Progression Group up to aPark Ranger 2. As part of a Career Progression Group,vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Park Ranger 1 or 2based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clickinghere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/classspecs) , for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Position-Specific Details: Location: Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, that can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park. Travel: Position requires driving around the park for patrol as part of daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events, as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty. Compensation : $17.36/hour+ (depending on level of experience and certification) How to Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rdStreet Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax: (225) 342-7928 mthibodaux@crt.la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE) Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification? + Yes + No 02 If you are not POST certified, do you have an active test score for the PSE (Protective Services Exam) with Civil Service? **If you answer no, please register to do so after submitting this application. Tests must be taken prior to the closing of this post, or your application will NOT be considered. Go to: https://jobs.la.gov/TestInformation/TestingProcess.aspx for testing dates, locations, and registration instructions. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email