TEMPORARY Limited/Full Commissioned Ranger – Trinidad Lake State Park

Full Job Description

Requirements

LIMITED COMMISSIONED PARK RANGER: 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:

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

School schedules MAY be accommodated.

FULL COMMISSIONED RANGER (12 hours per week): This is an armed law enforcement position that enforces all applicable Colorado State Laws, rules and regulations fairly and consistently.

This includes but is not limited to Parks and Wildlife laws (Title 33), Traffic code and Criminal Code. Patrols park areas by vehicle, bicycle or foot.

Responds to emergencies and resolves visitor complaints. Issues penalty assessments and summons to violators. Performs prisoner transports and book-ins at the County Jail.

Performs clearances of vehicles and individuals contacted in the field. Will complete reports and may be required to appear in court.

Positions located on water based recreation parks will conduct inspections on boats and other water craft for aquatic nuisance species and will need to take appropriate action upon discovery of such species.

Positions may also assist with revenue collection and verification, visitor services operations, education and interpretive programs.

Certain parks may have specific lake, river and backcountry duties and requirements.

This position will also assist with all areas of daily park operations, Assures quality customer service, facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness, assists with fee collection, accounting and deposits, and environmental education programs.

NOTE: This position is up to 12 hours per week and up to six months in duration. School schedules can be accommodated.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledge, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive. EXAMPLES OF WORK

This position is up to 12 hours per week and up to nine months in duration.

School schedules MAY be accommodated.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

LIMITED COMMISSIONED RANGER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and acceptable driving record (will be verified as part of comprehensive background check process).

If you have been convicted of a felony or any domestic violence charge, and/or been convicted of any misdemeanors which prohibit POST certification for Colorado Peace Officer standards (see link: Decertifying Misdemeanors Colorado POST(Download PDF reader)), you will be disqualified from the process.

Successful completion of a comprehensive background check is required.

• Federal law maintains prohibition of illegal drugs. If you have used any illegal drugs within the past 36 months you will be disqualified from the process and will not advance further.
• Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve working during inclement weather.
• This position requires outdoor physical work that may require climbing in and out of vessels/vehicles and/or under trailers to perform job functions.
• The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
• Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray).
• Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
• Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.

FULL COMMISSIONED RANGER REQUIREMENTS:

• Appear before an oral interview board.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be free of felony convictions or pending charges. Consideration will be given to all other previous violations of law, including misdemeanor violations, domestic violence, traffic and conservation laws.
• Must have successfully completed a (P.O.S.T) certified law enforcement academy and be eligible to be certified as a peace officer in the state of Colorado.
• Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must be able to pass day and night firearms qualifications with duty weapon
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
• Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background check
• Applicants must successfully complete a psychological evaluation.
• Applicants must successfully complete a medical physical exam.
• Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray)
• Some parks require prior boating operation and experience for some ranger positions.
• Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural
• Resources degree or similar education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the procedures, techniques and practices used in law enforcement work.
• Working knowledge of Colorado statutes relating to state parks and criminal law.
• Working knowledge of the policies, programs and procedures of state park operations.
• Working knowledge of the fundamental principles of safety practices and methods.
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR.
• Ability to communicate effectively; to perceive color differences; to hear verbal and radio communications; and to interact with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, government officials and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear and concise records, reports and files.
• Ability to operate specialized vehicles skillfully after prescribed training.
• Ability to display a proficiency in physical arrest tactics and firearms usage after prescribed training period.

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your 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.

Additional Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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.

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