Apply By:09/11/24
Division:Open Space Division
Management Level:Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:Jefferson County is currently looking to hire a
Park Ranger . This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges.
We are seeking someone who is a self-starter, independent, but also a team-player, someone that loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with. If this describes you and you're seeking this type of adventure, then keep reading below!
Under general supervision, employee patrols parks to provide visitor safety and resource protection, education, interpretation and ensures compliance with park rules and regulations.
This position has the option of working 4-10hour or 5-8hour work-schedule.
Please note hiring range for this role is: $23 -$26 USD Hourly Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
Essential Duties:
- Work involves protecting visitor safety and natural resources through stewardship contacts, educational contacts, written warnings and penalty assessments (tickets).
- Respond to emergencies, including medical and swiftwater emergencies, search and rescue, and wildfire emergencies.
- Patrol may be conducted by vehicle, on foot or by bike.
- Develop, prepare, and promote educational programs such as the Jr. Ranger Program, Stewardship Program, and/or Look Out Mountain Nature Center programs.
- Conduct maintenance operations including snow removal, campground maintenance, restroom cleaning, fence and sign maintenance in Jefferson County Open Space parks.
- Ability to work with volunteers including Volunteer Park Patrollers, Park Hosts, and Community Service Volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimal Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management/Biology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field. Applicants lacking a degree can substitute year-for-year work experience.
- Minimum of one-year work related experience; previous professional experience as a Park Ranger is preferred.
- A combination of experience in park ranger, environmental education, recreation management, natural resources, law enforcement or emergency management will also be considered.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Three or more years' experience as a Park Ranger, Natural Resources, Emergency Response, or closely related field.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Experience in Hiking and mountain biking
- Awareness of current events and management issues in Jeffco Open Space
- Experience in emergency medical care, Wildland fire experience, and De-escalation experience and or training
- Experience guiding/managing youth
Skills, qualities and attributes that will lead to success in this role include:
- Proactive communication including written and verbal communication skills
- Independent and self-motivated; ability to complete tasks without direct supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize competing requests for your time and attention
- Excellent people skills that include conflict resolution
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All applicants,
- Must be able to perform physical outdoor work including rigorous hiking both on and off trail, as well as lifting/carrying equipment.
- Must be able to exert 100 lbs. of force to move objects.
- Must be willing to complete Basic First Aid and Health Care Provider level CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
- Must be willing to complete ASP Tactical Baton and OCAT (Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training within 6 months of hire.
- Must be willing to complete Wildland Firefighter Type II Certification and Incident Command 100 & 200 Certifications within one year of hire.
- Must be able to read and understand operating instructions and warning labels.
- Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License. If from out of state, employee must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
- Must have a clean driving record without any major violations, no DUI, DWI, DWAI conviction in the past three years.
- Offer of employment contingent on background, MVR check and education verification.
Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal . Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:
- Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
- Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.
- The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.
- If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.
The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.
Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.
Education:Bachelor's Degree
Experience:Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications:Languages:Category:Enforcement & Protective Services
