Senior Park Ranger

About the role

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay and great benefits. This position is part of a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of over 11,000 team members who work towards making Denver a better place.

Responsibilities

• Patrol urban parks through motorized and non-motorized means to protect public safety and park resources.
• Perform visual surveillance and assessment of the use of park facilities to ensure compliance.
• Provide outreach and options for people experiencing homelessness.
• Interpret rules and regulations relative to the facility/park and its condition and interpret information about the park system and natural resources.
• Assure public safety, park security and resource protection by providing education to park visitors to encourage the proper use and enjoyment of urban parks.
• Ensure permit compliance and manage conflicts between visitors; issue warnings and citations for violations of municipal park ordinances.
• Report hazardous conditions which might interfere with safe usage of facility/park, report accidents to proper authorities and respond appropriately to coordinate and assist with medical emergencies and other incidents.
• Provide information to the public about facilities and assistance to the public about park resources; assist facility users in resolving problems and complaints concerning facility/park quality, availability, and the actions of other users.
• Interact with the public to increase awareness of parks rules and regulations and act as a community advocate; communicate with diverse and multi-lingual community members, represent the department at various public events.

Requirements

• Professional experience in various Park Ranger related duties; experience with lead work or supervision, and park regulation compliance preferred.
• Possession of current: CPR/First Aid Certification, Wilderness First Aid Certification, Wilderness First Responder Certification, Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG).
• Bilingual Skills (Spanish is preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or GPS units (to track/document field work).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Recreation, Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Park Management, or a related field.
• Experience: One year or two seasons of park experience in public relations, natural science, open space, or regulations compliance.
• Licenses/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Must possess a valid Denver Parks and Recreation Enforcement Official Certification by the end of the Ranger Training Program. Possession of CPR, First Aid, Naloxone Certifications by the completion of probation. Training in Vistelar or other designated training, verbal defense certification is a condition of employment and must be obtained by the completion of probation.

Skills

• Professional experience in various Park Ranger related duties; experience with lead work or supervision, and park regulation compliance preferred.
• Bilingual Skills (Spanish is Preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or GPS units (to track/document field work).

Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers a flexible 4 (10) shift work week and a 5 (8) shift work week. Shift differential pay is also available for working during night hours or evening hours at 12% and 7% of current hourly pay rate, respectively.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $27.89-$40.10/Hour. If the incumbent meets requirements per CSA rules, Park Rangers may be able to earn a shift differential in pay for working during night hours or evening hours at 12% of current hourly pay rate and 7% of current hourly pay rate, respectively.

Schedule

The position requires working weekends, nights, and holidays. The hours in this position may vary. Districts being filled are still to be determined.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Professional experience in various Park Ranger related duties; experience with lead work or supervision, and park regulation compliance preferred.
• Experience with lead work or supervision, and park regulation compliance preferred.
• Bilingual Skills (Spanish is Preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or GPS units (to track/document field work).

About Everything Else

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

To apply, please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 26th, 2025 at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration. The application deadline must be communicated according to updates to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.