This position is assigned to Navajo Lake State Park (NLSP).  This position is primarily responsible for assisting park visitors, patrolling the park and enforcing rules and regulations.  This position focuses on providing general patrol and enforcement of park rules and regulations and maintaining park facilities, grounds and equipment.  This position will also be responsible for general supervision, training and assigning jobs of seasonal and park volunteers.  This position is responsible for monitoring park operations, performing general park functions of the park administration and fee enhancement and fulfilling managerial requirements when the manager is on days off or is on vacation.  The position will develop and present interpretive/educational programs for park visitors, school groups and other entities.  This position will implement, track and monitor education and enforcement programs presented to provide information and data weekly, monthly and annually to effectively report and measure program success.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Criminal Justice or Wildlife Management from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation management, natural resources, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, criminal justice and/or wildlife management. Must be a certified NM peace officer.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of parks and recreation management with experience in Law Enforcement.
• The candidate must be able to perform in stressful situations requiring prompt decision making with significant consequences.
• The candidate must have excellent communication, organizational skills, and be able to provide outstanding customer service.

Minimum Qualification

Associate degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Criminal Justice, or Wildlife Management from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation management, natural resources, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, criminal justice, and/or wildlife management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be a certified NM peace officer.