Senior Park Ranger & Park Operations Lead

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plans

RETIREMENT: PERA Defined Benefit/Con-

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

10 paid holidays and generous leave

Career advancement opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (some)

Job summary

The State of Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is seeking a Park Manager IV to oversee daily park operations, law enforcement, and program delivery. The role emphasizes leadership in visitor services, safety, budgeting, and inter-agency collaboration within Colorado state parks and recreational areas.

Ideal candidates will bring strong supervision and public safety experience, with a background in natural resource management and outdoor recreation settings,

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in natural resource management, law enforcement and public safety within an outdoor recreation setting.
• Supervision and performance planning in an outdoor recreation setting or an occupation related to the work assigned.
• Substitutions: Additional appropriate education will substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Directs visitor services operations and staff at the park level.
• Provides leadership in law enforcement and emergency response within the park.
• Manages budgets, accounting, and procurement for areas of responsibility.
• Oversees administration, records, and reporting for the unit.
• Coordinates maintenance and interactions with other agencies and private entities.

Skills

Outdoor recreation

Law enforcement

Public safety

Supervision

Communication

Job description

The State of Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is seeking a Park Manager IV to oversee daily park operations, law enforcement, and program delivery. The role emphasizes leadership in visitor services, safety, budgeting, and inter-agency collaboration within Colorado state parks and recreational areas.

Ideal candidates will bring strong supervision and public safety experience, with a background in natural resource management and outdoor recreation settings,