Park Ranger (Temporary) — Public Safety & Parks Stewardship

Larimer County; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park Ranger position with Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is a temporary role available as full-time or part-time, with shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays. Temporary assignments run up to six months for full-time and up to eleven months for part-time, offering diverse field duties in park operations and public safety.

You'll provide information, enforce regulations, patrol diverse terrains, process permits, and help maintain park facilities while supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or public relations.
• General maintenance or facilities upkeep experience.
• Experience with boating or mountain biking is desirable.
• College coursework in natural resources related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and directions to the public and resolve visitor complaints while ensuring safety and protecting resources.
• Explain and enforce rules and regulations to visitors.
• Patrol parks and open spaces by foot, vehicle, boat, horse, or bike.
• Issue warnings and citations; conduct investigations and provide testimony when required.
• Maintain records, track observations and incidents, and manage donations or permits.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Maintenance

Boating

Mountain biking

Education

Some college coursework in Natural Resources Management

Park and Visitor Services Management

Biology/Wildlife background

Job description

The Park Ranger position with Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is a temporary role available as full-time or part-time, with shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays. Temporary assignments run up to six months for full-time and up to eleven months for part-time, offering diverse field duties in park operations and public safety.

You'll provide information, enforce regulations, patrol diverse terrains, process permits, and help maintain park facilities while supporting