PARK INTERPRETIVE RANGER 2 – 05072026-77480

Job Information

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LOCATION OF (1) position(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, MEIGS COUNTY
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS STATE PARK IN MEIGS COUNTY.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/01008328_tsp_park_interp_ranger_2_cttsp_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf

Qualifications

education and experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s
degree.

NSQs:
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Employees must obtain and maintain their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license within 1 year of
employment.

Employees must obtain and maintain their Certified Interpretive Guide (GIG) certificate within 1
year of employment.

Overview

Prepare and deliver high-quality interpretive and educational

programs, including guided tours, school programs, workshops, and outreach aligned with the park’s cultural and historical themes

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and maintain site-specific interpretive

  content, exhibits, and program materials that reflect best practices and culturally informed interpretation.

• Coordinate program schedules and support staff and volunteers in effective program delivery.
• Support cultural and natural resource management activities, including data collection, stewardship efforts, and volunteer coordination.
• Assist with park operations by providing customer service and supporting visitor services and program logistics.
• Provide emergency medical response within scope of certification and assist with public safety efforts

Competencies (KSA’s)

Competencies:
1. Directs Work
2. Communicates Effectively
3. Interpersonal Savvy
4. Strategic Mindset
5. Customer Focus

Knowledges:
1. Public Safety and Security
2. Mechanical
3. Transportation
4. Building and Construction

Skills:
1. Time Management
2. Troubleshooting
3. Repairing
4. Equipment Operation
5. Equipment Maintenance

Abilities:
1. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
2. Multilimb Strength
3. Prolonged Stamina
4. Speech Recognition
5. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer/Cell Phone & Radio
2. Medical Equipment( e.g. AED’s, medical oxygen tanks, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
3. Hand Tools (fire management/trail tools)
4. Vehicles and Equipment
5. Augers

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.