Temporary Limited Commissioned Ranger – STATE FOREST STATE PARK

Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS)- PAY starting at $18.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/2026-09/2026
To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Temporary Park Rangers educate the public and patrol our State Parks. They perform a wide variety of jobs, and most work is conducted outside in all seasons and weather conditions. Park Rangers work where everyone comes to play! They wear many hats because of the diversity of the State's geography, visitors, and recreational opportunities.

This is an unarmed law enforcement position (Title 33 Commission). Limited Commission Park Ranger positions involve extensive customer service and public contact while enforcing Colorado Parks and Wildlife laws and regulations. Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Issuing citations for violations
• Conduct patrols of park areas by vehicle, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), boat, bicycle, or foot.
• Responding to emergencies and resolving visitor complaints.
• Completing reports and may be required to appear in court.
• Assisting in all areas of daily park operations, which may include:
  • Revenue/fee collection, verification, basic accounting, and deposits
  • General park or facility maintenance, such as cleaning of public facilities (restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc) as needed.
  • Visitor services operations which may involve education and interpretive programs.
• Lake, river, and backcountry recreation parks may have additional, separate duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration.

School schedules MAY be accommodated.

In addition to work activities, below is a list of means and manner of conducting duties in this position:

• In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — Travel via vehicle, etc is required for this position. Job duties for this position may cover various areas of Colorado and require operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles, ATV’s, towing trailers, operating boats, etc.
• Freedom to Make Decisions — Decisions are made on a daily basis. Part of the decision-making responsibility is to determine what level is appropriate for each decision and to forward with background information and recommendations those decisions that need supervisory authority.
• Telephone — The phone is also a primary means of communication for this position, and used daily.
• Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — Fieldwork for this position is necessary and the worker will be outdoors, exposed to weather at least weekly if not daily.
• Deal With External Customers — Dealing with external customers is critical to the position and extremely important.
• Electronic Mail —This is one of the primary means of communication for this job. Email is used at least weekly if not daily.
• Face-to-Face Discussions — Face to face discussions/meetings occur at least weekly if not daily.
• Structured versus Unstructured Work — This job is more unstructured than structured. Work often exceeds time available and it is workers duty to prioritize tasks, and deal with prioritizing unscheduled work that arises.
• Duration of Typical Work Week — The number of hours worked is, on average, but not limited to, 40 hours per week. Shifts are generally 8 hours and days off are generally Monday - Friday. Shifts will include weekends and…