Recreation Ranger

Denver Water • Denver, CO

7d

About The Position

Under general supervision, coordinate recreational use of grounds, facilities, water surface, and provide land/water patrol, and public contact and education. Assist, monitor, and compile specific recreational use statistics, and assists with maintenance and project development and oversight.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills,knowledgeand abilities for the position.
• Advanced First Aid Responder.
• Must be able topossessand maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• May require possession of Colorado State Parks’ boating safety certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of facility, patrol, and inspection of premises.
• Write and prepare access agreements for any project within assigned areas and secure proper insurance.
• Develop and implement recreational patrol objectives, procedures, and schedules to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Maintain liaison and coordinate Safety, Fire, and Enforcement programs with local law enforcement, and fire and rescue agencies.
• Provide ongoing condition assessment of recreational facilities. Provide annual capital maintenance budget requests.Provide assistance with project development and oversight.
• Assist with Educational program to inform visitors, the media, and the public about recreational management objectives including regulations.
• Collect and update recreational use data and assist in determining the effects of recreation on facilities/properties.
• Coordinate with Recreation Planning’s GIS and Environmental Planning sections toassurethat the collected recreation information and data is incorporated into a common GIS database for analysis of recreation and environmental issues.
• Coordinate with the Environmental Planning section to help resolve any environmental issues that arise while managing recreation.
• May be required to produce an annual monitoring program summary report and make recommendations to alter facilities or management practices to correct situations where recreational use is impacting facilities and/or property.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees