Park Ranger - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

4d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Reservoir Ranger role provides critical public safety and natural resource management within the City of Aurora’s Open Space and Forestry Division. This position serves as a primary point of contact for the community while ensuring the protection of local ecosystems and city assets. Daily responsibilities include patrolling facilities, conducting boat inspections for aquatic nuisance species, and responding to emergency rescue operations. Ideal candidates possess a background in customer service or natural resources and feel comfortable enforcing city regulations through education and professional communication. Team members manage financial transactions and perform routine maintenance to keep our parks safe and accessible for all visitors. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to maintain calm during stressful situations. This is an essential opportunity for individuals dedicated to environmental stewardship and public service. Join our team to help preserve the beauty and safety of Aurora’s recreational reservoirs. You’ll be working both indoors and outdoors, dealing with varying weather conditions and all types of terrain. This role requires you to enforce rules governing parks and reservoirs, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. If this sounds like the perfect place to put your knowledge of ecological principles and law enforcement practices to work, let's talk. We need someone ready to jump in. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, March 29, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. The hiring rate for this role is $20.00/hour. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays. Provides public safety, natural resource management, and community outreach primarily at sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Natural Resources Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides for operations including public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach at sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Natural Resources Division.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in natural resources, natural environment, ecology, criminal justice, or a directly related field.
Experience: At least one year of experience enforcing rules and regulations related to parks, open space, reservoirs, and other natural resources including experience providing significant support and or management for successful community outreach programs.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Colorado Driver’s License with good driving history.
Red Cross first aid & CPR, EMT, first responder, OC, special event management, volunteer management, certified interpretive guide, emergency water safety, ice rescue, wild land fire, and defensive driving preferred.
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
Knowledge: Knowledge of ecological principles and practices related to natural resources and stewardship of ecosystems: principles and practices of law enforcement related to parks, open space, reservoirs, and other natural resources: of effective and efficient community outreach programs such as special events, volunteer, and or interpretive program development and management .
Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens. Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively both orally, graphically, and in writing. Analyze problems to provide best options and assistance. Establish and fulfill goals and objectives. Make effective presentations.
Skills: Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, use of personal computers and related software that includes word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Operate a variety of equipment and vehicles including trucks, boats, all-terrain vehicles, bicycles, etc .

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Enforces City adopted rules and regulations, investigates violations, issues summons, and appears in court.
Patrols and provides for the security of City assets.
Supports and or manages PROS community outreach programs including special events, volunteer service, and interpretive programs.
Prepares for, responds to, and coordinates emergency response and rescue operations.
Provides customer service and communicates effectively with members of the public and City personnel.
Adheres to policies and procedures.
Completes required financial transactions and record keeping.
Resolves complex problems and conflicts.
Produces reports, manages files and records.
Performs routine maintenance operations.
Assists with the hiring and supervision of contingent employees and volunteers.
Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of relevant topics and legislative issues.
Performs additional duties as assigned.