TEMPORARY Limited Commission Ranger - Cheyenne Mountain State Park
State of Colorado
Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Colorado
Department of Natural Resources
Location
Colorado, --
Salary
From $17
per hour
Type
Temporary
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This temporary job involves helping customers at Colorado Parks and Wildlife by selling licenses, answering questions about parks, hunting, and fishing, and handling daily office tasks like data entry and cleaning.
It's a customer-facing role in Grand Junction that runs from March to November 2026, paying $17 per hour for about 40 hours a week.
A good fit would be someone friendly with public service experience, good with computers, and interested in outdoor recreation who can multitask in a busy environment.

Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) to deliver excellent customer service.Previous experience handling money and working with the public required.Proficiency in Google and Microsoft based computer applications required.Must be able to effectively multitask and pay attention to detail.Must be 18 years of age or older.Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week as applicable.
Occasional weekends may be required.Must be willing to handle harvested animals during mandatory checks and CWD submissions.Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Must be 18 years of age or older but recent college graduates with a Natural Resources degree preferredMust have a current and valid drivers license or reliable transportationThe work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expenseApplicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background checkMust be willing and able to work 40 hours per weekMust be available to work Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pmPrevious experience handling money and working with the public preferredPossess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer serviceBasic computer skills[required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)Ability to work with well within a teamSubject to background Screening.
Additional Information The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647.ADAAA AccommodationsAny person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647 at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation.
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Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.E-Verify employer: The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees.
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