• Research the natural and cultural resources found at the Park and develop and implement resource management plans to include prescribed fire and invasive species removal.
• Prepare and conduct environmental interpretation and education programming.
• Performs and directs emergency medical response and emergency rescue in the park and other parks upon need.
• Assist with maintenance of park facilities for routine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed.
• Operational duties include issuing facility permits, opens, and closes facilities, and purchasing equipment and supplies.
• May hire and supervise temporary/seasonal employees.
• Serves as the park contact for public information requests.

**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit**

Job Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to prepare and conduct educational programs.
• Applicant must be able to perform in operations, facility upkeep and/or administration of parks, attractions, other outdoor recreation areas or visitor focused entities.
• Applicant must be able to perform the physical demands of the job for extended and irregular periods, under adverse conditions in all extremes of weather.

• Successfully complete CPR Certification
• Successfully complete Wildland Fire Suppression
• Successfully complete Division Sponsored Chainsaw Training

• Successfully complete Emergency Medical Responder (EMR);
• Successfully complete Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferably in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science from an appropriately accredited institution; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Division Mission:
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;
Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and
Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.
For more information, visit: https://www.ncparks.gov/

Department Information:
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Check out this amazing video about our Department.