• Job Description

  Req#: req2056

  Park Ranger – Open Space

  Employment Type: 1 - Full-time Temporary
  Pay Range: $51,608.00 - 77,412.00
  Location: Castle Rock, CO
  Overtime Exempt: N
  Elected Office / Department: OPEN SPACE

  The Park Ranger is a highly technical position responsible for all land and resource management programs and projects within the Division of Open Space and Natural Resources. These responsibilities include administration of natural resource operations, oversight of agricultural and property leases, resource protection, public safety, regulation enforcement, and interpretation and education.
  
  Schedule may vary due to business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Extended hours may be necessary in some cases.
  
  This temporary position is eligible for limited benefits including Medical and paid Holiday's, for an overview of the Medical benefits please view the full Employee Benefit Guide .
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

  • Represent the Division of Open Space and Natural Resources when working with other professional agencies in developing and executing land and resource management programs.
  • Responsible for administration and operations of natural resources in Douglas Counties open spaces.
  • Maintain Open Space areas for cleanliness and condition.
  • Supports community engagement programs, including special events and volunteer opportunities.
  • Understanding wildlife management and how to handle situations around wildlife.
  • Act as liaison to other agencies to ensure protection of County owned resources.
  • Provide for public safety by enforcing regulations through a limited law enforcement commission from the Douglas County Sheriff and from the authority granted by the Board of County Commissioners.
  • Provide for public safety through emergency response to wildland fire and emergency medical incidents on Open Space properties, and on other locations as requested.
  • Act as liaison to other agencies to ensure natural resource protection during emergencies.
  • Assist County and other governmental agencies with mutual aid on incidents involving wildland fire suppression, emergency medical response, search and rescue, wildlife management, and other natural or man-made disasters.
  • Responsible for recognizing limits of authority and operating within those limits.
  • Participate in establishing strategic initiatives, goals, priorities, and policies for Open Space properties and coordinating communication with the public, other governmental agencies, and outside consultants.
  • Represent Douglas County at various governmental functions, regional councils, and other community and special interest group meetings.
  • Prepare a variety of documents, maps, and other various reports,
  • Work with the public positively and constructively and interact with people of diverse ages, interests, viewpoints, and backgrounds, and
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Does not directly supervise other employees. May provide guidance and training to staff, as required.
  
  INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Work is generally performed independently within general guidelines, requiring a high degree of innovation, proper judgment, and discretion.

  
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource, Recreation, Agriculture, Wildlife Biology, or related field is preferred.
  • Must have two (2) years of ranching or land/resource management experience or a related field.
  • A combination of experience and education may be considered.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge:

  • Follow Occupational hazards and related safety precautions.
  • Methods and techniques of maintaining public safety in an open space environment.
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and productive working relationships
  • Basic first aid and CPR

  Skills:

  • Be able to operate a computer with Microsoft Office software (or similar), upload data and data management, ArcGIS, cloud-based services, GPS devices, and a cellular phone.
  • Materials and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and installation of trails, landscapes, and infrastructure.
  • Basic plant identification knowledge and skills.
  • Proper handling of pesticides.
  • Maintaining tools and equipment used in operation and maintenance of open space lands.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply all relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain records and files on work performed.
  • The ability to diffuse confrontation by keeping contacts professional and fair and exercising sound judgment.
  • Ability to hike, use a bicycle over rough or uneven terrain for long periods of time; and
  • Ability to safely ride a horse and have the skills to care for a horse while riding.

  Abilities:

  • Apply basic first aid and CPR.
  • Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in all types of weather.
  • Organize work, follow priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with coworkers, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in written form with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal, scientific, technical journals, documents, reports, and statutes.
  • Ability to respond to inquiries from private and public agencies, citizens, and elected officials.
  • Interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures; and
  • Requires the ability to remain calm during stressful and dangerous situations.

  CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  Physical Work Environment: Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather conditions. This position requires the incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device/email during and after typically scheduled business hours. Work is often performed in potentially dangerous situations involving criminal acts, problem or dangerous wildlife, and fire and medical emergencies.

  Physical Demands:

  • Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
  • Requires the ability to assist injured visitors.
  • Must be able to hike, bike, or ride horseback for long distances over rough terrain.
  • Requires fine motor dexterity to adjust and maintain power equipment.
  • Frequently must walk over uneven, rough terrain, either pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment.
  • Climb and descend ladders.
  • Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
  • Requires agility to maneuver rough terrain.
  • Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites.
  • Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes as present on a ranch-type environment; and
  • Ability to perform strenuous labor for up to 8 hours a day. Must have strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work.

  Equipment and Materials Directly Used:
  Typical office equipment such as computer, phone, fax/copy machine. May operate a county vehicle. Power tools, some law enforcement equipment, ladders, hand tools, and similar.

  
  

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  This position is open until filled, review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

  The job details outlined in this posting represent a modified summary of the full job description. A full copy of the job description may be requested by emailing HumanResources@douglas.co.us.

  In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.

• About the company

  Douglas County Government is strategically located between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs. Approximately 80% of the County's workforce commutes to jobs and offices in these urban centers. To provide local employment opportun...

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