Park Ranger Seasonal

Park Ranger Part-Time

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$17.05- $21.70 per hour

Position Summary:

Under the close supervision of the Senior Park Ranger and Lead Park Rangers, this is an unarmed position that enforces park rules and regulations in SSPRD parks, trails, and open space by vehicle, bicycle, or foot. We work with the public to provide information, conduct permit compliance, safety inspections, conduct patrol and respond to emergencies, resolve visitor complaints, and assist users with permits and special events. In addition, this position will work in wildlife and resource management and environmental education. The job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours, weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties:

• Effectively patrol area of responsibility by bicycle, vehicle, kayak, or on foot to provide customer service to visitors, observe visitor behavior, and intervene to enforce safety, resource protection, and park rules as necessary.
• Assist with parking, monitoring and enforcing park rules and regulations with regards to river use such as tubing, floating, kayaking, fishing etc.
• Assist with welfare checks of unhoused people within property owned or managed by SSPRD.
• Ability to deal with the public in a calm and professional manner when handling dog off leash issues.
• Provide information and directions to the public; investigate and resolve visitor complaints; ensure public safety, protection of natural resources, and the enjoyment of parks and open space areas.
• Explain and/or enforce applicable rules and regulations to park visitors for the purpose of protecting and preserving natural, historic, and cultural features, sites, and structures.
• Resolve problems and complaints with park users in a professional and educational manner, asserting authority of the resource when necessary.
• Develops positive public rapport by directing and assisting park visitors in the proper use and enjoyment of the parks, trails and open spaces.
• Assist with park maintenance including minor carpentry, fence repairs, sign installation, snow removal, trash and restroom cleaning, trail maintenance, minor facility maintenance, and bridge and deck repairs.
• Develops positive public rapport by directing and assisting park visitors in the proper use and enjoyment of the parks, trails and open spaces.
• Create, enhance, restore, and manage wetland, grassland, and riparian forest wildlife habitats through vegetation management including planning, watering, pruning, tree and shrub planting, weed pulling, and garden care.
• Use, maintain, repair, and service a variety of hand and power tools and equipment including, ATV’s, chainsaws, line-trimmers, and trucks and trailers.
• Assists in emergency situations such as evacuations, medical emergencies, suspicious behavior or activity, etc.
• Prepares a variety of written reports including but not limited to daily logs, incidents reports, and graffiti reports.
• Attends pepper spray and baton use training through local law enforcement agency.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Correct or inform supervisor of any hazards; communicate issues/complaints to supervisor as needed.
• Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; subs for co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes for shifts unable to work.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and have graduated from high school or completed GED.

• Six (6) months working in law enforcement, park management, or natural resource management.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills and knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance.
• Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
• Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation, and protection of significant natural or scenic resources.
• Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.

• Must have the ability to perform multiple functions at once and the ability to handle the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally; establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• CPR / First Aid Certification with AED or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strongly prefer additional related certifications in self-defense, officer safety, resource management, interpretation, or equipment operation.
• This position is required to drive a District motor vehicle to various District facilities and events. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or have the ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Material and Equipment Used:

This position regularly uses a telephone, computer, printer, and other common office equipment. TV projector, police radio, work cart with dump bed, ATV, chain saws, line trimmers with saw blades and other hand and power tools, hand-held data collection and GPS tools and software, trailers, and live animal traps, are frequently used. This position also uses, operates, and instructs on first-aid supplies and equipment.

Working Environment:

The work is performed outdoors, however requires work in a variety of settings including working indoors and outdoors, daytime and nighttime including in dark areas with variable weather conditions, ecosystems, landscape, and wildlife. This position will be working with power equipment moving mechanical parts and animal traps and will be subject to the inherent stresses of law enforcement. Outdoor working environments can be wet, humid, extreme in temperature variations from below freezing temperatures to over 100 degrees, and loud background noises. May also require biking, canoeing, wading, or swimming in moving water, and handling small animals. Hours vary from morning shifts to evening shifts between 6:00am and 10:30PM.

Physical Requirements:

The daily routine requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, kneel, carry, grasp, push and pull equipment, supplies and materials. Must be able to sit for extended periods, stand, walk/hike long distances, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, exhibit manual dexterity and the ability to handle objects and equipment. Ability to ride a bike for extended amount of time. Must be able to push, pull or balance. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and on occasion over 100 lbs. or more with assistance. Operates a bicycle, motor vehicle and/or ATV. Pick up small plants and animals. Vision requirements include: near acuity, far acuity, and depth perception and color vision. Requires sense of smell and feeling. Requires the ability to communicate both orally and in writing and execute oral and written instructions with understanding. Must have the ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication.

This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work environment and physical demands.

Employee Benefits & Perks atSouth Suburban

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)
• Paid sick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within
• Flexible schedules
• To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.