Park Ranger

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Ranger role provides public safety, natural resource management, and community outreach primarily at sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Forestry Division of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department (PROS). This position supports operations including public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach. The role involves enforcing city rules and regulations, investigating violations, issuing summons, and appearing in court. It also includes patrolling and providing security for city assets, supporting community outreach programs, and responding to emergency situations. The Park Ranger will provide customer service, communicate effectively, adhere to policies, complete financial transactions, resolve complex problems, produce reports, and perform routine maintenance. Additionally, this role may assist with supervising contingent employees and volunteers and is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of relevant topics and legislative issues. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, parks and recreation management, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, behavioral sciences, or a directly related field.
At least 1 year of 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.
Knowledge of ecological principles and practices related to natural resources and stewardship of ecosystems.
Knowledge of effective and efficient community outreach programs such as special events, volunteer work, and/or interpretive program development and management.
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.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Skilled using 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.
Colorado Driver License with good driving history (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, parks and recreation management, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, behavioral sciences, or a directly related field.
Fluent in English and Spanish
Red Cross First Aid & CPR
EMT First Responder
OC (pepper spray)
Volunteer Management Certified Interpretive Guide
Emergency Water Safety
Ice Rescue
Defensive Driving

Responsibilities

Provides support for operations including public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach at sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Forestry Division.
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.