Park Ranger Maintenance - Bear Creek Lake State Park

Company: DHRM
Location: Cumberland
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Park Ranger Maintenance - Bear Creek Lake State Park State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec II Hiring Range: $42,000 - $57,680 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation Location: Bear Creek Lake State Park Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth. DCR is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. Bear Creek Lake State Park is accepting applications for a Park Ranger Maintenance position. As the Park Ranger Maintenance, you will join an exceptional team and be responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. In this position, you will: Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects. Use skills in a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, vehicle, and equipment repair. Supervise and coach wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor in the successful performance of these operations. Provide user safety and satisfaction by providing clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; 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. DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE . Minimum Qualifications Skilled in the use of a computer and various software programs. Skilled in determining work methods to be used and assigning work. Knowledge in maintenance of buildings, grounds, facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge and/or experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping. Experienced in evaluating work performed by others. Skilled in public relations. Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing. Ability to perform multiple tasks within a given time frame. Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision. A valid Driver's License is required. Additional Considerations Considerable experience in maintenance to include grounds care, facilities, buildings, vehicles, and equipment. Considerable knowledge and ability in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, small equipment, and vehicle maintenance and repair. Experience in supervising staff in a maintenance atmosphere. Previous work experience within parks and/or recreation or a similar environment. 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., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience. A valid Virginia Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT 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 before 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. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: N/A Email: HR@dcr.virginia.gov 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.

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