TEMPORARY Limited Commission Ranger - Cheyenne Mountain State Park
State of Colorado
Posted: December 15, 2025 (31 days ago)
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State of Colorado
Department of Natural Resources
Location
Colorado, --
Salary
$17 - $17
per hour
Type
Temporary
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This temporary job at a shooting and education complex in Colorado involves helping run the facility by providing customer service, maintaining the grounds and buildings, and supporting events for visitors who enjoy outdoor shooting activities.
It's a mix of indoor tasks like greeting people and selling passes, and outdoor work like cleaning and repairs, often in varying weather.
A good fit would be someone reliable and hands-on, who enjoys working with the public and doesn't mind physical labor in a natural setting.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - STARTING AT $17.00 PER HOUR This announcement will remain open until the position is filled OR until 50 applications received, whichever occurs first. 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. Customer service is a key component for every position across state government. We are focused on improving Efficiency (use of resources), Effectiveness (impact of our work), and Elegance (graceful service interactions). COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) 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. |
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| This position supports daily operation of the range and events that occur throughout the year. Depending on the applicant, this position may be asked to work mainly outside doing maintenance of the facility, mainly indoors as a customer service representative or a blend of both. This position will require the applicant to provide and ensure quality customer service and provide information and assistance to visitors. May be responsible for greeting customers, selling day/annual passes, scheduling, general maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, vault toilets, picnic areas, ranges, etc.. May operate and perform routine maintenance on state-owned vehicles, UTVs, and equipment. May also assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, general landscape duties and transporting materials/supplies and performs other duties as assigned. THIS POSITION WORKS UP TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK & MAY BE UP TO 9-MONTHS IN DURATION. Job Duties may include:
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS: |
REQUIREMENTS:
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
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