Seasonal Park Ranger

The Seasonal Park Ranger position is responsible for providing public safety and natural resource protection through education and enforcement at Standley Lake Regional Park and Wildlife Refuge. This position assists with and responds to emergency medical and law enforcement situations, public outreach, park projects and performs routine park maintenance. Additional responsibilities include providing visitor services, patrolling park areas in vehicles, by boat and on foot, enforcing park rules and guidelines, ensuring compliance with the Aquatic Nuisance Species program (ANS), providing information and education to the public.

Seasonal Park Rangers also assist with paddle craft rental transactions, and campground operations. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants and promoting conservation and stewardship efforts. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.

Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule from mid-April through early October including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Seasonal Park Rangers will work up to 20 hours the first week and up to 40 hours after the first week.

• Receive CPR, First Aid and AED certification good for 2 (two) years
• Learn how to operate ATVs, tractors and patrol boat
• Gain knowledge on the flora and fauna of Westminster
• Work primarily outdoors exposed to the beautiful landscapes Standley Lake Regional Park has to offer

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission:
Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate excellent skills in guest relations
• Assist the public and City staff in a friendly and helpful manner establishing effective working relationships
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain moderately complex records diligently and accurately
• Educate public visitors about Standley Lake Regional Park
• Work in a high-usage/fast-paced leisure facility environment
• Work independently as well as with others
• Objectively handle a wide variety of public contact situations
• Deal with emergency situations with prompt, calm, common sense action
• Demonstrate some knowledge of general park practices and techniques; first aid and rescue practices; safe power boat operation; wildlife management, and local vegetation
• Learn applicable municipal codes and pertinent park regulations

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and…