PATRICIA JEHLE
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Park Ranger offering proven history of dedication to park safety and visitor satisfaction. Well-versed in communicating effectively with park attendees for compliance and performing routine patrols to promote safety and wellness for all that attend.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger I
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
05.2015
- Seasonal position
- Duties include patrolling facilities in vehicle and on foot to promote compliance with rules and regulations, coordinating with law enforcement officials for appropriate regulatory action
- Completing bureau records and filing incident reports
- Interpretive services related to environmental education
- Provide narratives and summaries for supervisors to review
- ATV certified
- Boating Safety Certified.
Park Ranger I & II
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
05.2015 - Current
- Led DCR interviews teams to hire park staff and successful candidates for ranger services
- Set up employee schedules and police details for my district
- Served as a resource and contact person for police, fire, and EMS agencies
- Review special use permits and provide suggestions to park supervisors when needed
- Search and rescue operations
- Provided traffic control for events
- Issue parking citations
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters or medical incidents, ensuring visitor wellbeing.
- Enforced park rules consistently to protect natural resources while creating a safe environment for all visitors.
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Trained new park rangers and team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance with duties.
Recording Secretary/Office Assistant
Dalton, MA Town Hall
10.2009 - 06.2015
- Clerical assistance for the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission, including Notice of Intents, Order of Conditions, and Certificates of Compliance
- Required to execute excellent written and verbal communication skills, maintain accurate documentation, and be efficient in analyzing relevant information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA12.2015
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA05.2014
Skills
- Incident Management
- Incident Reports
- Park supervision
- Visitor relations
- Emergency Response
- Facility Patrols
Tel
(413) 347-2003
Memberships And Accomplishments
- Associate member of the Dalton Conservation Commission, Completed workshops on protecting wetlands and wildlife.
- Member of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Conducted wildlife surveys, water quality tests, and GIS mapping.
Timeline
Park Ranger I & II
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
05.2015 - Current
Park Ranger I
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
05.2015
Recording Secretary/Office Assistant
Dalton, MA Town Hall
10.2009 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Berkshire Community College
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