TEMPORARY Limited Commission Ranger – Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks – Housing Available

About the role

This is an unarmed law enforcement position (Title 33 Commission). Limited Commission Park Ranger positions involve extensive customer service and public contact while enforcing Colorado Parks and Wildlife laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce park laws and regulations; issue citations for violations; patrol park areas by motor vehicle, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and/or foot.
• Respond to emergencies and resolve visitor complaints.
• Complete reports and may be required to appear in court.
• Aid visitor services operations including providing quality customer service, revenue collection and verification, accounting and deposits, and education and interpretive programs.
• Aid with all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on State owned vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.
• Assist with all areas of daily park operations and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and acceptable driving record (will be verified as part of comprehensive background check process).
• Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray).
• Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite).
• Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve working during inclement weather.
• The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check is required.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
• The work site provides some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.