What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Ranger Crew Member position at City of Boulder, CO?
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Application Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range
23.11 - 33.53
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility Group:
Temporary 30
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Employee Benefit Eligibility
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Job Description Summary:
Under close supervision, to provide for natural and cultural resource protection, public safety, environmental education, and public land stewardship. Work as part of a professional and collaborative staff of Urban Rangers serving the needs of the natural resources and the community. Patrol Parks and Recreation property while providing visitor management through safety, code enforcement, roving interpretation, visitor education and contacts. Provide emergency response support for law enforcement and medical issues at parks and facilities. Prepare and deliver environmental education programs. Performs related duties as required.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide visitor services, protect park resources, and enhance use through enforcement, education, maintenance, work on natural resource projects, and assistance with medical and other incidents.
- Patrols parks through motorized and non-motorized means to protect public safety and park resources; performs visual surveillance and assessment of the use of park facilities to ensure compliance.
- Ensures permit compliance and manages conflicts between visitors; issues warnings and citations for violations of municipal park ordinances; may need to appear in court if required.
- Protects parks and their natural resources through resource management practices.
- Monitors parks facilities to ensure that both natural and manufactured hazards are identified and corrected.
- Interprets rules and regulations relative to the facility/park and its condition and interprets information about the park system and natural resources; assures public safety, park security and resource protection by providing education to park visitors to encourage the proper use and enjoyment of urban and mountain parks.
- Reports hazardous conditions which might interfere with safe usage of facility/park, reports accidents to proper authorities and responds appropriately to coordinate and assist with medical emergencies and other incidents.
- Provides information to the public about facility and park resources; assists facility users in resolving problems and complaints concerning facility/park quality, availability, and the actions of other users.
- Interacts with the public to increase awareness of parks rules and regulations and acts as a community advocate; communicates with diverse and multi-lingual community members, represents the department at various public events.
- Performs daily park operation requirements, which may include park maintenance (e.g., trash, bathrooms, landscaping), natural resource projects and signage; safely operates powered equipment (e.g., chainsaws, weed eaters) and hand tools (e.g., sledgehammers, pick mattocks, round point shovels, rock bars, loppers, mini sledge).
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with teams to accomplish large and small tasks (e.g., agencies, partners, law enforcement, fire/EMS, wildlife agencies); leads volunteers, youth corps, or staff on work projects (e.g., trail work).
- Uses various computer programs to create logs and reports; uses GPS units to track and document field work.
Other
- Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City of Boulder.
- Knows and complies with all policies, including safety best practices.
- Reports and takes personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work effectively as a member of formal and informal teams. Understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
- Ability to take initiative; identifies what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
- Ability to actively listen to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues and customers. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions.
- Ability to work long days while remaining safe, positive, and focused; work in inclement weather conditions and stand/walk continuously for long periods of time.
- Ability to demonstrate personal and professional honesty, integrity, and good judgment as shown in applicant’s criminal history, background, and motor vehicle record, and use of drugs and alcohol. Applicants who use, possess, distribute or grow marijuana or medical marijuana, and/or own, operate, or have any interest in a marijuana dispensary will be disqualified.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid drivers' license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience or education in security, law enforcement, rule enforcement or other compliance work and/or experience in Parks, Recreation, Open Space or Natural Resources or a similar field.
- Ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages, specifically Spanish
- Ability to comfortably work primarily in the outdoors and independently.
- Knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of Colorado and Boulder County.
- Experienced environmental educator and naturalist.
- Ability to demonstrate proactive communication including written communication skills.
- Ability to be independent and self-motivated; ability to complete tasks without direct supervision.
- Ability to organize and prioritize competing requests for your time and attention.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent people skills including conflict resolution.
- Ability to demonstrate hiking and biking skills.
- Resource stewardship education.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- De-escalation experience and or training.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain the following relevant certifications within three (3) months: First Aid, CPR, AED, OC spray, Baton, and Self-defense tactics
In addition to background, criminal and driving record information, a drug screening will be used after a conditional job offer is made to further evaluate the stated criteria and to provide supplementary information for the items listed below. The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration for employment before or after the conditional employment offer is made:
- Any felony conviction.
- Any commission of a felony in the previous 60 months (five years), including felonious drug use or possession.
- Any commission of non-traffic related misdemeanor within the previous 36 months (three years).
- Any convictions and/or protective order(s) issued for domestic violence offenses which would preclude an individual from being around firearm(s).
- The use, sale, possession, or transfer of any controlled substance including marijuana or medical marijuana will disqualify an applicant from this position. Applicants must be able to pass a drug screening at time of a conditional job offer.
- Eight points or three moving violation convictions, or a suspended, restricted, or revoked license in the previous 24 months (two years).
- Any false or untrue statements, or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process.
- Any other information which clearly demonstrates a lack of personal and professional honesty, integrity, and good judgment as appropriate for employment in a public safety position.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Urban Ranger Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Work a variable schedule, including nights or evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to walk up to 10 miles daily
- Perform tasks in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions
- Lift and carry equipment
- Stand, walk, and kneel while performing duties over rough terrain on a regular basis
- Leverage effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Adaptability to work under stressful situations and shifting priorities
- Perform basic maintenance duties using hand tools
Additional Job Description:
Last updated: January 2025
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
