Ranger

About the role

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and natural resource management services to the citizens of Larimer County.
• Performs as a peace officer and enforces Colorado Revised Statutes, park rules, and regulations.
• Contacts violators and issues warnings or citations.
• Conducts investigations and arrests.
• Assists in the development and implementation of ranger and volunteer programs.
• Supervises Ranger I employees, seasonal, and assigned staff.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience providing park ranger services to the public, comparable to Seasonal positions in Larimer County, including park regulation enforcement required.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Park Management, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field is preferred.
• POST Certification Level One Peace Officer required within one (1) year from hire date.
• Possession of valid First Aid Card, CPR Certification, and Emergency Medical Responder Certification required within one (1) year from hire date.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.

Skills

• Experience in parks administration, outdoor recreation management, or natural resource management.
• Clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the general principles of personnel supervision and training.
• Ability to apply techniques used in law enforcement in patrol, investigation, and crime prevention.
• Ability to learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Ability to learn to use equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Basic knowledge of recreational activities of the park user including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Accident Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Schedule

This position may work Monday through Sunday, nights, weekends, and holidays.