WATERSHED RANGER I/II

Job Announcement

Job Announcement 20260156 Watershed Ranger I/II
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Community Enhancement and Compliance
Division: Rangers

Ranger I Hiring Range: $27.28 - $30.32/hour
Ranger II Hiring Range: $31.91 - $35.46/hour
Variable schedule, weekends and holidays required.
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.

Definition:
The purpose of this position will be to assist the Senior Watershed Ranger in monitoring and
operating the City's raw water source facilities and managing public visitation. This position
provides resource protection, community outreach, natural resource management, park
administration and public safety on raw water reservoirs and public lands (as described in
13.20.020). Primary duties involve managing major water storage facilities, conducting dam
safety inspections, and performing other resource protection and maintenance activities on
assigned properties.

Principal Duties:
Ranger I:
• Manage water storage to ensure sufficient and safe supply to meet water system
demands. Monitor reservoir surface elevations and creek flows. Inspect and operate raw
water reservoir and raw water pipelines. Complete periodic dam safety inspections of
Button Rock Dam. Release water in consultation with State Water Commissioner.
Complete all required documentation associated with the water management items
identified above

• Patrol Button Rock Preserve, McCall Lake and other public lands by foot, vehicle, or boat
to ensure visitor safety, identify hazards, and protect natural resources

• Provide first aid, perform rescue operations, and coordinate emergency medical
response

• Provide education and enforcement of the rules and regulations of reservoir and public
lands, investigate violations, and write municipal summonses as required

• Assist with implementing land and natural resource management programs including
land and water control and use, timber harvest, weed control, erosion control, and
protection and preservation of City reservoirs and surrounding property

• Maintain appropriate records and assist in preparing a variety of reports pertaining to
park visitation, recreational programs, revenues, expenditures, and enforcement activities

• Identify capital improvement needs. Prepare budget estimates for capital improvement
construction and maintenance projects. Assist with managing construction and
maintenance projects

• Participate in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, and property by
performing a variety of carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and other semi-
skilled duties

• Make presentations to area schools, service clubs and interested groups

• Work with Volunteer Coordinator and Senior Watershed Ranger to develop and operate
volunteer projects

• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance and management of
parks, open space, forestry, raw water utilities, and public lands

• Assist the Senior Watershed Ranger and Watershed Ranger II in training new FTE and
temporary rangers
Ranger II: All duties of a Watershed Ranger I.
• Act as a quartermaster for program equipment and supplies in order to support preserve
operations

• Hire and train new FTE and temporary rangers
Working Environment:
Work is performed outside most of the time, under varying and extreme weather conditions,
and includes considerable walking and standing. Work includes exposure to noise, dust, pollen,
gases and oils, solvents and occasionally chemicals including a variety of herbicides, fungicides,
pesticides and fertilizers. Work requires the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with
employees and the public. Incumbents are required to work weekends, holidays, and adjusted
schedules as needed. Incumbents in this position must be able to meet the physical
requirements necessary to do the job.
Qualifications:
Ranger I: Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, park and
recreation management, criminal justice, or directly related field and/or 3 years of experience in
natural resource management, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, ecology, regulation
enforcement, boat operation and emergency medical response.
Special Qualifications: Valid Colorado Driver's License (Required) First Aid/AED/CPR (Required
within 6 months of hire) OC Aerosol Spray (Required within 6 months of hire) Collapsible Baton
(Required within 6 months of hire) Motor Boat Operation (Required within 6 months of
hire)Basic Wildland Fire (S-130, S-190) certification (Required within 1 year of hire) Basic
Chainsaw (S-212) certification (Required within 1 year of hire)
Ranger II: Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, park and
recreation management, criminal justice, or directly related field and/or 3 years of experience in
natural resource management, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, ecology, regulation
enforcement, boat operation and emergency medical response.
Special Qualifications: Valid Colorado Driver's License (Required) First Aid/AED/CPR (Required
within 6 months of hire) OC Aerosol Spray (Required within 6 months of hire) Collapsible Baton
(Required within 6 months of hire) Motor Boat Operation (Required within 6 months of
hire)Basic Wildland Fire (S-130, S-190) certification (Required within 1 year of hire) Basic
Chainsaw (S-212) certification (Required within 1 year of hire) Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness
First Responder, or Emergency First Responder certification (Required within 1 year of hire)

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical
abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
Unescorted Security Clearance Required.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs.
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to
complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will
not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination,
layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel
action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or
mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these
categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you
need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

Job Announcement

Job Announcement 20260156 Watershed Ranger I/II
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Community Enhancement and Compliance
Division: Rangers

Ranger I Hiring Range: $27.28 - $30.32/hour
Ranger II Hiring Range: $31.91 - $35.46/hour
Variable schedule, weekends and holidays required.
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.

Definition:
The purpose of this position will be to assist the Senior Watershed Ranger in monitoring and
operating the City's raw water source facilities and managing public visitation. This position
provides resource protection, community outreach, natural resource management, park
administration and public safety on raw water reservoirs and public lands (as described in
13.20.020). Primary duties involve managing major water storage facilities, conducting dam
safety inspections, and performing other resource protection and maintenance activities on
assigned properties.

Principal Duties:
Ranger I:
• Manage water storage to ensure sufficient and safe supply to meet water system
demands. Monitor reservoir surface elevations and creek flows. Inspect and operate raw
water reservoir and raw water pipelines. Complete periodic dam safety inspections of
Button Rock Dam. Release water in consultation with State Water Commissioner.
Complete all required documentation associated with the water management items
identified above

• Patrol Button Rock Preserve, McCall Lake and other public lands by foot, vehicle, or boat
to ensure visitor safety, identify hazards, and protect natural resources

• Provide first aid, perform rescue operations, and coordinate emergency medical
response

• Provide education and enforcement of the rules and regulations of reservoir and public
lands, investigate violations, and write municipal summonses as required

• Assist with implementing land and natural resource management programs including
land and water control and use, timber harvest, weed control, erosion control, and
protection and preservation of City reservoirs and surrounding property

• Maintain appropriate records and assist in preparing a variety of reports pertaining to
park visitation, recreational programs, revenues, expenditures, and enforcement activities

• Identify capital improvement needs. Prepare budget estimates for capital improvement
construction and maintenance projects. Assist with managing construction and
maintenance projects

• Participate in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, and property by
performing a variety of carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and other semi-
skilled duties

• Make presentations to area schools, service clubs and interested groups

• Work with Volunteer Coordinator and Senior Watershed Ranger to develop and operate
volunteer projects

• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance and management of
parks, open space, forestry, raw water utilities, and public lands

• Assist the Senior Watershed Ranger and Watershed Ranger II in training new FTE and
temporary rangers
Ranger II: All duties of a Watershed Ranger I.
• Act as a quartermaster for program equipment and supplies in order to support preserve
operations

• Hire and train new FTE and temporary rangers
Working Environment:
Work is performed outside most of the time, under varying and extreme weather conditions,
and includes considerable walking and standing. Work includes exposure to noise, dust, pollen,
gases and oils, solvents and occasionally chemicals including a variety of herbicides, fungicides,
pesticides and fertilizers. Work requires the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with
employees and the public. Incumbents are required to work weekends, holidays, and adjusted
schedules as needed. Incumbents in this position must be able to meet the physical
requirements necessary to do the job.
Qualifications:
Ranger I: Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, park and
recreation management, criminal justice, or directly related field and/or 3 years of experience in
natural resource management, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, ecology, regulation
enforcement, boat operation and emergency medical response.
Special Qualifications: Valid Colorado Driver's License (Required) First Aid/AED/CPR (Required
within 6 months of hire) OC Aerosol Spray (Required within 6 months of hire) Collapsible Baton
(Required within 6 months of hire) Motor Boat Operation (Required within 6 months of
hire)Basic Wildland Fire (S-130, S-190) certification (Required within 1 year of hire) Basic
Chainsaw (S-212) certification (Required within 1 year of hire)
Ranger II: Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, park and
recreation management, criminal justice, or directly related field and/or 3 years of experience in
natural resource management, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, ecology, regulation
enforcement, boat operation and emergency medical response.
Special Qualifications: Valid Colorado Driver's License (Required) First Aid/AED/CPR (Required
within 6 months of hire) OC Aerosol Spray (Required within 6 months of hire) Collapsible Baton
(Required within 6 months of hire) Motor Boat Operation (Required within 6 months of
hire)Basic Wildland Fire (S-130, S-190) certification (Required within 1 year of hire) Basic
Chainsaw (S-212) certification (Required within 1 year of hire) Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness
First Responder, or Emergency First Responder certification (Required within 1 year of hire)

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical
abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
Unescorted Security Clearance Required.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs.
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to
complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will
not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination,
layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel
action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or
mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these
categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you
need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

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