What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Park Ranger position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
Who We Are
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
The mission of Denver Park Rangers is to maximize public safety, protect park resources and provide service to visitors. Park Rangers patrol mountain and urban parks daily by foot, bicycle and vehicle, assisting local law enforcement and fire department in the event of an emergency or hazardous situation. We are filling a uniquely diverse group of seasonal ranger positions. Some of these positions will be dedicated to education and interpretation, overnight patrols, mountain parks, urban trails, Red Rocks concerts, and much more. Our seasonal rangers typically work 11 months out of the year, budget dependent. These positions require a significant commitment to the program and are considered steppingstones to creating a future full-time career with the City and County of Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The Hiring Rate for this position is $24.00 Hour.
These are seasonal positions which typically work 39 hours per week but are not eligible for full time City benefits.
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.
A flexible 4 (10) shift work week is available as well as a 5 (8) shift work week.
Location
The Ranger department has various report to locations, which will be determined by the district being filled. In this position you would be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays, and the hours in this position may vary.
What You'll Do
Specifically, as a Park Ranger you will :
- 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; may need to appear in court if required.
- 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 facility 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.
What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics :
Required Minimum Qualifications
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until February 20th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 20th, 2025 at 11 : 59pm to ensure consideration. Application deadline must be communicated according to updates to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
To comply :
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CN2570 Park Ranger
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Position Type
Oncall
Position Salary Range
23.33 - $35.00
Starting Pay
24.00
Agency
Parks and Recreation
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Salary : $23 - $35
