Explore a Career with ND Parks and Recreation Department

Taking its name from an 1860s military fort, Fort Ransom State Park is in the midst of the scenic and heavily wooded Sheyenne River Valley. The river provides abundant opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and bird watching, while within the park a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail can be found. During the summer, horseback riding and camping are favorite activities, while cross-country skiing is a popular winter sport. A farmstead within the park is the setting for the annual Sodbuster Days celebration with demonstrations and exhibits of homesteading life.

Summary of Work

Responsibility 1: Resource, Fiscal and Personnel Management

Support the park manager with project management, fiscal management, park development, natural resources, recreation, grants, interpretive and communications initiatives related to Fort Ransom State Park

Oversees the collection of fees, reservations, and special areas within the park

Supervises seasonal park staff and volunteers along with hiring, creating work schedules and doing performance reviews

Responsibility 2: Enforcement, Partnerships and Visitor Services

Implement state park enforcement activities and preventative measures to ensure visitor security and protection

Ensure state park policies and procedures are implemented at Fort Ransom State Park

Creates and maintains partnerships with local community clubs, organizations, special interest groups and volunteers

Collaborates on and presents cultural, historical, and environmental education, special events

Maintains communication with the public through various means

Responsibility 3: Natural Resource Management

Work with the maintenance supervisor to identify custodial and maintenance activities for park buildings, facilities, grounds, and roads

Monitor and comply with all safety and accessibility standards and codes

Support park manager with programs that enhance visitor satisfaction, protect the resources, and promote a consistent state park image

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in park management, natural resources, fish and wildlife management, hospitality management or another closely related field.

• Work-related experience that includes staff supervision

• Valid ND driver’s license or ability to obtain one

• Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment, reference checks and background investigation

• Successful applicant is required to live on-site in the state provided housing

Preferred Qualifications

• North Dakota Peace Officer License - may be required in the future

• Three plus years of park and recreation or related experience

• Work history that includes interpreting policies, rules, and/or regulations and effectively applying the same to a variety of circumstances and events.

• Demonstrated work history or volunteer experience in a parks and recreation or similar environment.

• Education, training, or demonstrated progressive experience related: to nature and the environment, or facilities and grounds maintenance, or retails sales and cash management