Variable Park Ranger - Winter

City of Lakewood; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The City of Lakewood is seeking a part-time, non-benefited park ranger for the Regional Parks system. The role supports enforcement of rules, natural resources protection, and public safety from September through May.

Responsibilities include patrols by vehicle, ATV, foot, and boats; issuing citations; assisting with emergency response and first aid; and delivering public information and education programs. Pay ranges and benefits apply to regular positions, with PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree, or coursework leading to a degree, in a natural resources related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience as a park ranger, or similar position, is highly preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license, with good driving record. Valid CPR, AED and First Aid certification, State Aquatic Nuisance Species Certification (will be provided if not already held). Certifications must be completed within 2 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Installs and removes park signs as needed.
• Upkeep of patrol equipment, vehicles and boats.
• Assists with the ANS boat inspection and decontamination program for enforcement needs.
• Assists with programs, or presents, educational programs or information to the public.

Skills

Park Ranger Experience

Driver's License

First Aid/CPR/AED

Public Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Job description

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RATE: $21.50/hour

This job is expected to work September through May. Working in a temporary part-time capacity under the general direction of the Park Rangers, provides enforcement of rules and ordinances, as well as natural resources protection and preservation, while ensuring public safety for Regional Parks system.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need.

This position would be a part-time non benefitted position. Assists with emergencies and provides first aid and rescue within training and ability. Performs basic maintenance duties as needed or as assigned, including litter cleanup, trash emptying, beach prep, restroom cleaning and sign installation.

Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken. Performs other duties as assigned.

Issues city citation for violations. Provides a recurring patrol presence on all Regional Park properties and trails. Patrols using trucks, ATV's, foot, mountain bikes and motorboats. Provides information to the public on the natural resources through public relations contacts, education programs, signs and written information. Sells park passes and firewood, collects revenue and prepares deposits.

Effectively responds to emergencies and coordinates response with West Metro, Lakewood Police and other responding agencies. Provides first aid and rescue within training and ability. Performs basic maintenance duties and natural resources management duties as needed or as assigned, including litter cleanup, trash emptying, restroom cleaning, sign installation, wildlife management and trail maintenance.

May provide guidance to and/or direct the work of other VARIABLE staff including gate attendants and boat inspectors. Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken. Performs other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

Installs and removes park signs as needed. Upkeep of patrol equipment, vehicles and boats. Assists with the Aquatic Nuisance Species boat inspection and decontamination program for enforcement needs and as an ANS inspector. Assists with programs, or presents, educational programs or information to the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Park Rangers. Supervision Given: May provide guidance to and/or direct the work of other VARIABLE staff as directed by Park Rangers.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Education: A bachelor's degree, or course work leading to a degree, in a natural resources related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience as a park ranger, or similar position, is highly preferred. Other Park or natural resources experience will be considered.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license, with good driving record. Valid CPR, AED and First Aid certification, State Aquatic Nuisance Species Certification (will be provided if not already held), collapsible baton and pepper spray certification (will be provided). Certifications must be completed within 2 months of hire date. First responder or higher certification, and red card are preferred. Water rescue, boating, or lifeguard certification are preferred.

Pay Range $16.77-$22.48

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood's charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We're an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood

The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions.

• Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
• Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
• Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
• Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
• Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
• City Holidays Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Injury Leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance
• Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city's recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.
• Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits