Title: Park Ranger Housekeeping - Lake Anna State Park

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Mgr I

Hiring Range: $42,000 - $57,680

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Lake Anna State Park

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! DCR is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth. Join a dedicated and professional team at Lake Anna State Park, a popular destination known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. As a Park Ranger – Housekeeping, your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will directly enhance the visitor experience across a wide range of park facilities.

You will be responsible for supervising housekeeping and maintenance operations to ensure overnight facilities are safe, meet agency standards, and are welcoming for guests. As a Park Ranger focused on housekeeping, you will:

• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping activities by leading and assisting in the daily cleaning and servicing of park facilities to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Perform on-going routine, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs to overnight facilities.
• Inspect rental facilities before occupancy to ensure standards are met.
• Provide exceptional customer service, including sharing park information, answering visitor questions, and addressing facility-related concerns.
• Support fee collection, visitor assistance, and public relations as needed.
• Help educate guests on park rules and promote a positive, respectful park environment.

Will work in diverse conditions, including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects. Will be required to perform manual labor, including standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to lead, direct, and train others.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in cleaning or janitorial work

Additional Considerations

• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in basic construction/maintenance trades (I.E., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.)
• Previous work experience within parks and/or recreation or a similar environment.
• Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check. All employees within Virginia State Parks are required to wear state-issued uniforms and work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts, such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to the Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: HR@dcr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.