Ranger

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer‑m

Paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources seeks a Park Ranger to provide customer service, manage natural resources, enforce park rules, and support ranger programs at our outdoor recreation sites in Fort Collins.

The role requires understanding of laws, ability to supervise staff, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays; a driving license and safety certifications within a year.

Qualifications

• Have experience in parks administration, outdoor recreation management, or natural resource management.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Have knowledge of the general principles of personnel supervision and training.
• Apply techniques used in law enforcement in patrol, investigation, and crime prevention.
• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Learn to use equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Show basic knowledge of recreational activities of the park user including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and natural resource management services to the citizens of Larimer County.
• Performs as a peace officer and enforces Colorado Revised Statutes, park rules, and regulations.
• Contacts violators and issues warnings or citations.
• Conducts investigations and arrests.
• Assists in the development and implementation of ranger and volunteer programs.
• Supervises Ranger I employees, seasonal, and assigned staff.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Supervision & training knowledge

Law enforcement basics

Park knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, or related field

Job description

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a hard-working individual to join our team as a Park Ranger! Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.

To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provides customer service and natural resource management services to the citizens of Larimer County.
• Performs as a peace officer and enforces Colorado Revised Statutes, park rules, and regulations.
• Contacts violators and issues warnings or citations.
• Conducts investigations and arrests.
• Assists in the development and implementation of ranger and volunteer programs.
• Supervises Ranger I employees, seasonal, and assigned staff.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks.

To view the full job description, visit www.larimer.org/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Ranger

What We're Looking For

• Have experience in parks administration, outdoor recreation management, or natural resource management.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Have knowledge of the general principles of personnel supervision and training.
• Apply techniques used in law enforcement in patrol, investigation, and crime prevention.
• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Learn to use equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Show basic knowledge of recreational activities of the park user including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience providing park ranger services to the public, comparable to Seasonal positions in Larimer County, including park regulation enforcement required.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Park Management, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field is preferred.
• POST Certification Level One Peace Officer required within one (1) year from hire date.
• Possession of valid First Aid Card, CPR Certification, and Emergency Medical Responder Certification required within one (1) year from hire date.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

Schedule

This position may work Monday through Sunday, nights, weekends, and holidays. Additionally this is a Limited Term position expected to last 12 months.

Other Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.