Park ranger candidates sought for Allatoona Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced two job postings for park ranger at Allatoona Lake. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 3. USACE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced two job postings for park ranger at Allatoona Lake. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 3. USACE

The management of Allatoona Lake in Cherokee and Bartow counties has posted two job openings for Natural Resources Specialist/Park Ranger, with a deadline of Friday, Jan. 3, to apply.

The positions are open to those who have completed a bachelor's or higher degree within the last two years in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource/recreation management or related disciplines, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announcement.

Duties including patrolling the Allatoona Lake area; giving information to visitors; monitoring beaches, boat ramps and campgrounds; assisting senior rangers with visitor protection and assistance; educating the public about the rules, and enforcing them; conducting interpretive programs, and managing recreation and natural resource programs.

Starting annual salary is $35,701, with a potential of $54,095 after two years.

An emailed resume and transcript must be received by 4:30 p.m., Jan. 3, at russell.e.simmons@usace.army.mil. Information: Rusty Simmons, 678-721-6736, or https://bit.ly/2ZvNrkt