Cole Ruch

Maintenance of park facilities and trails. These duties included the use of a variety of power tools and specialized vehicles. These duties entailed; the removal of fallen trees, restoration of park buildings, and upkeep of park trails. As a Ranger 2, I am tasked daily with the administration of regulations to park guests. This role acts a security/law enforcement for the park (armed). In my job as a Ranger 2, I also assisted with educational programs at the park. This task included; leading trail walks, and the design and presentation educational programs for school groups. These programs varied from education on animal/plant species found in the park, to the conservation of of habitats. In this position I was also responsible for the collection and recording of monies.

• Investigated, documented and submitted incident reports for violations and code of conduct infringements.
• Assessed and secured accident scenes, provided traffic and crowd control, and provided first responder emergency medical attention for safety of visitors.
• Enforced rules and regulations to protect public and environment and issued citations for patterns of non-compliance or extreme violation.
• Provided mutual aid to local law enforcement agencies as dispatched to combat crime and promote safe neighborhoods for citizens.
• Oversaw volunteers and seasonal workers on assigned projects and inspected work for quality control, proper use of equipment and participant safety.
• Performed search and rescue to find distressed, lost, sick or injured people and coordinated with local emergency response authorities.
• Performed facilities and structure construction and maintenance to conserve grounds and environment.
• Attended meetings and training sessions and reviewed publications to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
• Developed and maintained accurate logs, reports and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Operated and maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment to perform enforcement, patrol, construction and maintenance duties.
• Communicated through multi-frequency radio and obtained and transmitted information in field to dispatch other staff and agencies.
• Prevented public from entering hazardous areas to maximize safety and security.
• Educated public about fire safety and prevention.
• Directed activities of crews working to contain and extinguish forest fires and coordinated critical support.
• Maintained inventory to support work crews' to effectively prevent and extinguish fires, managing hand tools, extinguishers and hoses.
• Disseminated information about hazardous conditions, emergencies and accidents via telephone and radio to promote public safety.
• Relayed messages about emergencies, accidents and fire hazard conditions.

• Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
• Maintenance of park facilities and trails. These duties included the use of a variety of power tools and specialized vehicles. These duties entailed; the removal of fallen trees, restoration of park buildings, and upkeep of park trails. As a Ranger 2, I am tasked daily with the administration of regulations to park guests. This role acts a security/law enforcement for the park (armed). In my job as a Ranger 2, I also assisted with educational programs at the park. This task included; leading trail walks, and the design and presentation educational programs for school groups. These programs varied from education on animal/plant species found in the park, to the conservation of of habitats. In this position I was also responsible for the collection and recording of monies.
• Educated visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
• Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
• Guided tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
• Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
• Incorporated humane wildlife suppression measures to keep animals from getting too close to visitors.
• Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
• Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
• Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information, and answered customer service questions.
• Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
• Evaluated reports on special permit requests, scenic easement and park visitation.
• Drafted detailed operations plans for resource management and staffing priorities based on seasonal changes and manning requirements.
• Collected water and soil samples, recorded findings and reported critical information to supervisor.
• Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
• Developed cultural history management plans to preserve and restore ethnic history, historical sites and preserve local folklore.
• Performed search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
• Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
• Led search and rescue teams to locate stranded visitors immediately to promote positive outcomes.
• Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
• Organized and presented regional history lectures and presentations for children and adults.
• Trained on fire protection, containment procedures and applied skills in fire fighting.
• Studied fish and wildlife habitats and behaviors before making conservation decisions.