What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Ranger position at Douglas County Sheriff's Office?
Seasonal Ranger
Employment Type : 4 - Seasonal
Pay Range : $20.00 - 28.46
Location : Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt : N
Elected Office / Department : OPEN SPACE
The Seasonal Park Ranger is an entry level position where a successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about land management and natural resource protection. These responsibilities include, guiding volunteers, natural resource operations, resource protection, public safety, and interpretation, education, safety, and sustainability of trails.
This temporary position is expected to run from mid-May to mid-August or up to 12 weeks but can go longer, depending on the workload needs and budget of our department.
Typical work scheduleis variable, with weekends required, working 4 ten-hour days for a 40-hour workweek. Schedule may vary due to Business needs, including days, nights, andholidays. Extended hours may be necessary in some cases.
Generally, the hiring range is $20-$23 per hour. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
- Support the administration and operations of natural resources in Douglas Counties open spaces.
- Maintain Open Space areas for cleanliness and condition.
- Supports community engagement programs, including special events and volunteer opportunities.
- Understanding wildlife management and how to handle situations around wildlife.
- Cooperate with other agencies to ensure protection of County owned resources.
- Assist with public safety by working with limited law enforcement commission Rangers and Douglas County Sheriff
- Provide for public safety through emergency response to wildland fire and emergency medical incidents on Open Space properties, and on other locations as requested.
- Assist County and other governmental agencies with mutual aid on incidents involving wildland fire suppression, emergency medical response, search and rescue, wildlife management, and other natural or man-made disasters.
- Responsible for recognizing limits of authority and operating within those limits.
- Prepare a variety of documents, maps, and other various reports,
- Work with the public positively and constructively and interact with people of diverse ages, interests, viewpoints, and backgrounds, and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Does not directly supervise other employees. May provide guidance and training to staff, as required.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT : Work is generally performed independently within general guidelines, requiring a high degree of innovation, proper judgment, and discretion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge :
Skills :
Abilities :
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Physical Work Environment : Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather conditions. Work is often performed in potentially dangerous situations involving criminal acts, problem or dangerous wildlife, and fire and medical emergencies.
Physical Demands :
Equipment and Materials Directly Used : Typical office equipment such as computer, phone, fax / copy machine. May operate a county vehicle. Power tools, some law enforcement equipment, ladders, hand tools, and similar.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 5 : 59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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In the event of an emergency / disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected / Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
Salary : $20 - $23
