Park Ranger

Job Location

5800 S Powhaton Rd Aurora, Colorado

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

The hiring range for this position is: $23.60 - $29.50/hour.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

The deadline for submitting applications is July 29, 2026
. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The Park Ranger role provides public safety, natural resource management, and community outreach primarily at sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Forestry Division of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department (PROS).

• Provides support for operations including public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach at sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Forestry Division.
• Enforces city adopted rules and regulations, investigates violations, issues summons, and appears in court.
• Patrols and provides for the security of city assets.
• Supports and or manages PROS community outreach programs including special events, volunteer service, and interpretive programs.
• Prepares for, responds to, and coordinates emergency response and rescue operations.
• Provides customer service and communicates effectively with members of the public and city personnel.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Completes required financial transactions and record keeping.
• Resolves complex problems and conflicts.
• Produces reports, manages files and records.
• Performs routine maintenance operations.
• Assists with the hiring and supervision of contingent employees and volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of relevant topics and legislative issues.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, parks and recreation management, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, behavioral sciences, or a directly related field.

• At least 1 year of enforcing rules and regulations related to parks, open space, reservoirs, and other natural resources including experience providing significant support and/or management for successful community outreach programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, parks and recreation management, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, behavioral sciences, or a directly related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Knowledge of ecological principles and practices related to natural resources and stewardship of ecosystems.
• Principles and practices of law enforcement related to parks, open space, reservoirs, and other natural resources.
• Knowledge of effective and efficient community outreach programs such as special events, volunteer work, and/or interpretive program development and management.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens.
• Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively…