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Ranger
Larimer County —Colorado
- $33.83 - $40.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Forestry Technician (Recreation)
US Forest Service —Steamboat Springs, CO
- $21.76 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
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TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee- Vega State Park
State of Colorado —Mesa County, CO
- $18 an hour
- Temporary
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- Clean driving record
TEMPORARY Limited Commissioned Ranger – Vega State Park
State of Colorado —Mesa County, CO
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- Temporary
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Opportunities for advancement
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Ranger

Larimer County -
Colorado

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Job Details

Full-time
$33.83 - $40.60 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Overview

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a hard-working individual to join our team as a Park Ranger!

Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices.

Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.

To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

Provides customer service and natural resource management services to the citizens of Larimer County.
Performs as a peace officer and enforces Colorado Revised Statutes, park rules, and regulations.
Contacts violators and issues warnings or citations.
Conducts investigations and arrests.
Assists in the development and implementation of ranger and volunteer programs.
Supervises Ranger I employees, seasonal, and assigned staff.
Performs minor maintenance tasks.

To view the full job description, visit www.larimer.org/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Ranger

What we're looking for:

Have experience in parks administration, outdoor recreation management, or natural resource management.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Have knowledge of the general principles of personnel supervision and training.
Apply techniques used in law enforcement in patrol, investigation, and crime prevention.
Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Learn to use equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Show basic knowledge of recreational activities of the park user including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

One (1) year of experience providing park ranger services to the public, comparable to Seasonal positions in Larimer County, including park regulation enforcement required.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Park Management, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field is preferred.
POST Certification Level One Peace Officer required within one (1) year from hire date.
Possession of valid First Aid Card, CPR Certification, and Emergency Medical Responder Certification required within one (1) year from hire date.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability.
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
457(b) Deferred Compensation.
Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

Schedule
This position may work Monday through Sunday, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Other Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

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