Reservoir Ranger - Variable Hours

City of Aurora•Santee, CA

10d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Reservoir Ranger provides public safety, natural resource management, and community outreach primarily at sites and facilities assigned to the City of Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department’s Open Space and Forestry Division. The role supports facility operations and security, protects city assets and natural resources, enforces adopted rules and regulations, and assists with emergency response and rescue operations. This is a variable-hour benefit-eligible position that may work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate may elect medical, dental, and vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. The hiring rate is $20.00 per hour in the first year, $21.00 in the second year, and $22.00 in the third year and thereafter. The position is based at 5800 S Powhaton Rd, Aurora, Colorado. Work frequently takes place outdoors in varying weather and involves physical activity, including walking and standing on varied terrain, lifting, and operating boats, vehicles, and maintenance equipment. A uniform is provided; the ranger supplies black work boots.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in customer service, security, natural resources, recreation, wildlife, emergency medical services, or criminal justice.
Valid motor vehicle license.
Knowledge of ecological principles and practices related to natural resources and ecosystem stewardship.
Skill using personal computers, cash registers, and related software for cash handling, reports, and reading schedules.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens.
Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, graphically, and in writing.
Ability to analyze problems and provide options and assistance.
Ability to establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
Ability to swim.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance, for emergency rescue operations, and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to walk and stand considerably on all types of terrain and perform activities involving bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling.
Ability to use hand/eye coordination for hand and power tools, power boats, and computers, and foot/eye coordination for boats, equipment, and vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish.
College coursework in biology, recreation management, wildlife management, or a related degree.
Previous experience interacting with the public regarding park rules and regulations.
Motorboat operation experience.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
OC pepper spray certification.

Responsibilities

Support operations by opening and closing facilities, securing buildings, and providing public safety and natural-resource protection.
Inspect boats according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Aquatic Nuisance Species standards.
Enforce city-adopted rules and regulations through information, education, or issuing summonses when appropriate.
Patrol and provide security for city assets.
Prepare for and respond to emergency response and rescue operations.
Provide customer service and communicate effectively with the public and city personnel.
Adhere to policies and procedures.
Complete financial transactions and record keeping, including using cash registers.
Resolve complex problems and conflicts.
Produce reports and manage files and records.
Perform routine maintenance operations.
Communicate effectively and coherently over radio communications.
Perform additional duties as assigned.