Park Ranger 1 (Commissioned) – Walker River State Recreation Area

Nevada State Parks is hiring a trainee-level commissioned park ranger for Walker River State Recreation Area, with the main duty station at the Flying M Ranch unit about ten miles from Yerington. Rangers handle park operations and maintenance, supervise seasonal staff, enforce state law and park rules, respond to emergencies and search and rescue, protect natural resources, and lead tours and interpretive programs. The minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in park management, outdoor recreation, natural sciences or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Hiring includes a physical agility test, a full background investigation with polygraph and psychological exam, and a medical exam, and a valid driver’s license is required. The posting says living in the park housing provided at this location is required. Salary runs $63,538 to $94,168 a year; the recruitment is open continuously on the Nevada state jobs portal but may close early once enough applications come in.