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DAF-Agriculture and Forestry

Park Technician B (WAE)

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A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.

$58,511 / year median in Louisiana

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Salary $13.11 - $23.59 Hourly Location Woodworth, LA Job Type Classified Job Number
OMF-50698470-8.24.26-TW
Department DAF-Agriculture and Forestry Opening Date 08/24/2026 Closing Date 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central About this
Job Job Number:
OMF-50698470-8.24.26-TW
This position is located within LDAF Office of Management & Finance/Indian Creek, in Rapides Parish. The incumbent of this position will serve as support for the Indian Creek Recreation Area, owned and operated by the Department of Agriculture & Forestry. This recreation area is visited annually by over 300,000 people for its recreational facilities such as camping, boating, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. This position will require the incumbent to work on a flexible schedule to assist with peak attendance and special events. Supervision is received from the Maintenance Foreman. Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience in building maintenance, clerical work, custodial work, food service work, or groundskeeping. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Responsible for assisting with grounds maintenance; mowing and trimming grounds of recreation area Picks up trash and fallen limbs from trees prior to mowing. Maintains cleanliness of all bathrooms, beach areas, camping sites, and recreation area. Reports to supervisor any noted repairs/maintenance needed to buildings on recreation grounds. During assigned shift, may provide oversight and direction to offender labor who are assigned to Indian Creek. Performs duties related to the fee station such as assisting with reservations and/or reservation system, checking in patrons, collecting fees and explaining the rules and regulations of the recreation area, and checking out patrons at the end of their stay. Distributes tickets (day passes) for visitors and campers; closes out the register at the end of the day; ensures monies are secure. Attends to the needs of visitors such as answering questions related to the recreation area, reporting any concerns they may have, etc. Performs other duties as requested. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to successfully pass a background check and meet requirements to obtain/possess law enforcement commission in order to supervise offender labor provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office.
Functional Requirements:
Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds Walking and standing (8 hours) Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders Occasional bending or kneeling Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time Working with or operating lawn equipment, hand and power tools Commissioned by local authority to transport and supervise inmates Operating and climbing on and off transport, tractor or
ATV Environmental Factors:
Occasional excessive heat and humidity Working indoors and outdoors Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection Exposed to grain dust, bad odors from farm animals, chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
WAE - Not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period.
Compensation :
The hourly rate offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This position is located in the Office of Management & Finance - Indian Creek Division, in Woodworth, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment a nd discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Tiffany Waddell- HR Analyst Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others