TEMPORARY Limited Commissioned Ranger – Crawford​/Paonia State Parks

Temporary Position (9 months or less)

Pay starts at $20.00 per hour.

Employment begins approximately March through November.

• Issue citations and verbal warnings for Title 33 and CPW Regulation violations
• Patrol park areas by vehicle, boat, OHV, bicycle, and foot
• Assist with emergency incidents and park events
• Resolve, document, and report visitor complaints
• Manage parking lot capacity on high‑visitation days
• Complete incident reports in a timely manner
• May be required to appear in court to testify
• This position will also assist with all areas of daily park operations such as:
  • General facility maintenance
  • Cleaning of public facilities (restrooms, shower buildings, campsites, picnic areas, boat ramps, etc.)
  • Revenue/fee collection, verification, and deposits
  • Education and interpretive programs
• Other duties as assigned (Specific job duties vary from section to section)

This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration. School schedules may be accommodated.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Must be free of felony or misdemeanor convictions that prohibit POST certification for Colorado Peace Officer standards
• Must have or be able to attain valid First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service
• Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background check
• Must attend and successfully complete required Limited Commissioned Ranger training (may include full exposure to OC spray)
• Preference may be given to applicants with or working toward a Natural Resources degree or similar education
• Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
• The employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Ability to perceive color differences and to hear verbal and radio communications

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