Ranger Operations Program Manager

City of Boulder

14h•$69,118 - $100,298•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Ranger Leadership team, leads extensive project management, policy review and development, and executive administrative support for the Ranger workgroup. Responsible for training coordination, quartermaster duties, and facility support for all Ranger services and functions as directed. Serves as a liaison and represents the Ranger workgroup on department-wide projects when assigned. Follows the OSMP Ranger Naturalist Mission to “strive to be models of excellence in environmental stewardship, resource protection, and community safety while providing exceptional customer service and elevating the visitor experience”.

Requirements

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to analyze complex problems, develop and present recommendations, and write reports.
Ability to demonstrate experience working well as a member of an interdisciplinary team and ability to be creative in implementing new project ideas.
Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with professional contacts, the public, boards, consultants and employees at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of and experience in policy-based project management, including policy analysis, strategic thinking, and policy development.
Ability to develop and maintain accurate filing systems.
Ability to maintain NCIC/CCIC clearance capability.
Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions in a timely and consistent manner.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to assume responsibility, to prioritize and resolve problems, to work under pressure, to coordinate and manage complex projects and to meet timelines.
Knowledge and understanding of purchasing guidelines and budgeting processes to ensure efficiency and compliance in purchasing and allocation of resources.
Skills in grammar, proofreading, and editing.
Skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills in organization and time management.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Eight (8) years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
Two to three (2-3) years project management or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of natural lands management, or previous land management experience, for local state or federal agencies in a natural resource setting.
Knowledge of polices and procedures related to law enforcement and/or ranger duties.
Knowledge of training requirements for POST certification and Limited Commission to support coordination.
Knowledge and skill at an extensive level of inventory control methods, supply tracking, and procurement procedures necessary for maintaining Ranger equipment, uniforms, tools, and operational supplies.
Previous law enforcement experience.
Project management certification.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a preferred field of natural resource management, planning, environmental science, criminal justice, leadership or other related field.