About this Opportunity!
Park Ranger Part-Time
This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing
date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
$16.25- $20.67 per hour
Position Summary:
Under the close supervision of the Senior Park Ranger and Lead Park
Rangers, this position is an unarmed position that enforces park rules
and regulations in SSPRD parks, trails, and open space by vehicle,
bicycle or foot. We work with the public to provide information,
conduct permit compliance, safety inspections, conduct patrol and
respond to emergencies, resolve visitor complaints, and assist users
with permits and special events. In addition, this position will work
in wildlife and resource management and environmental education. The
job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours, weekends
and holidays.
Essential Duties:
- Effectively patrol area of responsibility by bicycle, vehicle,
kayak, or on foot to provide customer service to visitors, observe
visitor behavior, and intervene to enforce safety, resource
protection, and park rules as necessary.
- Assist with parking, monitoring and enforcing park rules and
regulations with regards to river use such as tubing, floating,
kayaking, fishing etc.
- Assist with welfare checks of unhoused people within property
owned or managed by SSPRD.
- Ability to deal with the public in a calm and professional manner
when handling dog off leash issues.
- Provide information and directions to the public; investigate and
resolve visitor complaints; ensure public safety, protection of
natural resources, and the enjoyment of parks and open space areas.
- Explain and/or enforce applicable rules and regulations to park
visitors for the purpose of protecting and preserving natural,
historic, and cultural features, sites, and structures.
- Resolve problems and complaints with park users in a professional
and educational manner, asserting authority of the resource when necessary.
- Develops positive public rapport by directing and assisting park
visitors in the proper use and enjoyment of the parks, trails and
open spaces.
- Assist with park maintenance including minor carpentry, fence
repairs, sign installation, snow removal, trash and restroom
cleaning, trail maintenance, minor facility maintenance, and bridge
and deck repairs.
- Develops positive public rapport by directing and assisting park
visitors in the proper use and enjoyment of the parks, trails and
open spaces.
- Create, enhance, restore, and manage wetland, grassland, and
riparian forest wildlife habitats through vegetation management
including planning, watering, pruning, tree and shrub planting, weed
pulling, and garden care.
- Use, maintain, repair, and service a variety of hand and power
tools and equipment including, ATV’s, chainsaws, line-trimmers, and
trucks and trailers.
- Assists in emergency situations such as evacuations, medical
emergencies, suspicious behavior or activity, etc.
- Prepares a variety of written reports including but not limited to
daily logs, incidents reports, and graffiti reports.
- Attends pepper spray and baton use training through local law
enforcement agency.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Correct or inform supervisor of any hazards; communicate
issues/complaints to supervisor as needed.
- Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; subs for
co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes
for shifts unable to work.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents
may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any
other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and have graduated from
high school or completed GED.
- Six (6) months working in law enforcement, park management, or
natural resource management.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skills and knowledge of basic park resource and facility
operations and maintenance.
- Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines,
determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve
desired results.
- Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation, and
protection of significant natural or scenic resources.
- Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated
with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
- Must have the ability to perform multiple functions at once and
the ability to handle the public in a friendly and professional manner.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally;
establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- CPR / First Aid Certification with AED or the ability to obtain
upon hire.
- Strongly prefer additional related certifications in self-defense,
officer safety, resource management, interpretation, or equipment operation.
- This position is required to drive a District motor vehicle to
various District facilities and events. Must possess a valid
Colorado Driver License or have the ability to obtain upon hire and
maintain an acceptable driving record.
Material and Equipment Used
:
This position regularly uses a telephone, computer, printer, and
other common office equipment. TV projector, police radio, work cart
with dump bed, ATV, chain saws, line trimmers with saw blades and
other hand and power tools, hand-held data collection and GPS tools
and software, trailers, and live animal traps, are frequently used.
This position also uses, operates, and instructs on first-aid supplies
and equipment.
Working Environment
:
The work is performed outdoors, however requires work in a variety of
settings including working indoors and outdoors, daytime and nighttime
including in dark areas with variable weather conditions, ecosystems,
landscape, and wildlife. This position will be working with power
equipment moving mechanical parts and animal traps and will be subject
to the inherent stresses of law enforcement. Outdoor working
environments can be wet, humid, extreme in temperature variations, and
loud background noises. May also require biking, canoeing, wading, or
swimming in moving water, and handling small animals.
Physical Requirements
:
The daily routine requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift,
kneel, carry, grasp, push and pull equipment, supplies and materials.
Must be able to sit for extended periods, stand, walk/hike long
distances, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, exhibit manual
dexterity and the ability to handle objects and equipment. Ability to
ride a bike for extended amount of time. Must be able to push, pull or
balance. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
unassisted, and on occasion over 100 lbs. or more with assistance.
Operates a bicycle, motor vehicle and/or ATV. Pick up small plants and
animals. Vision requirements include: near acuity, far acuity, and
depth perception and color vision. Requires sense of smell and
feeling. Requires the ability to communicate both orally and in
writing and execute oral and written instructions with understanding.
Must have the ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through
face-to-face communication.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
Employee Benefits & Perks at
South Suburban
- FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
- Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees
working 14+ hours/week)
- Paid sick leave
- Opportunities for training and promotion from within
- Flexible schedules
- To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit
package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the
environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational
services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of
I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of
Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service
recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two
ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event
center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment
center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly
3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119
multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of
trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South
Platte Park.
