Ranger Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides day-to-day direction and evaluation of employees performing enforcement emergency services resource management interpretive and project management duties.

• Develops schedules assigns work and reviews written reports and forms.

• Offers advice and assistance in the performance of duties shares information and provides orders and instructions.

• Ensures that assigned work is completed in compliance with department rules and regulations and in accordance with the law.

• Supervises and coordinates the work of Rangers both commissioned and non-commissioned ensures proper procedures are followed and that work is performed in a competent professional and timely manner.

• Knows and complies with and enforces all city and department policies; participating in professional training and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

• Uses problem solving skills creativity and innovative approaches to help staff identify community concerns; presents options for courses of action; identifies resources; plans for implementation of desired changes.

• Instructs Rangers in the resolution of difficult problems and situations.

• Responds to complaints and reports of emergencies and determines the need for appropriate department response.

• Develops and models standards for customer service and naturalist skills that foster appreciation of OSMP use to sustain the lands natural values for current and future generations.

• Performs rotating on call duties for 24/7/365 staff needs and incident response.

• Performs supervisory tasks such as hiring terminations promotional processes performance evaluations training general investigations of complaints against officers disciplinary actions and the completion of related personnel procedures for assigned direct reports.

• Ensures successful completion of all required certifications for employees including P.O.S.T. EMR (or higher-level medical training) Wildland Red Card CJIS and other certifications.

• Coordinates and provides ongoing training to ensure proper interpretation of laws and court rulings enforcement actions interpretive/educational skills are current and consistent with best practices.

• Coordinates training with Boulder Police Department and other partner agencies.

• Recommends changes to policies and standard operating procedures based on analysis of patrol needs and changes to codes and laws.

• Provides project coordination support to staff involved in policy related review and content creation.

• Reviews the record keeping system for public contact and enforcement activities and analyzes those data to identify problems prioritize patrol and officer performance.

• Provides on-site leadership to Ranger staff responding to critical incidents including serving as the liaison to other responding agencies as appropriate.

• Coordinates Ranger fire response activities with the OSMP Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager.

• Provides operational oversight of Ranger response to wildland fire incidents.

• Builds positive working relationships with peers in other agencies with whom the Rangers regularly collaborate.

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.

• Reports all accidents and damage to city property.

• Performs pro-active patrol by foot vehicle other approved means on OSMP trails and properties as a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certified Ranger.

• Contacts OSMP visitors for law enforcement educational or medical purposes to ensure visitor safety and resource protection.

• Enforces state and local laws including issuing summons and warnings.

• Takes appropriate action to protect lives property and natural resources.

• Works to resolve crisis situations using the least amount of force required to de-escalate the incident.

• Interacts with the public while on duty to provide information on natural history management policies and visitor opportunities.

• Conducts back country hiking patrols including wildlife closure areas and climbing areas.

• Monitors emergency communication center radio traffic and responds appropriately to calls for service including medical search and rescue fire investigations of law enforcement violations and general complaints.

• Coordinates interagency parks law enforcement issues including liaison with the police and sheriffs department along with the city and district attorneys offices.

• Maintains daily patrol logs through Ranger technology applications. Thoroughly prepares written reports and follows all laws regulating body worn camera video and data collection involved in law enforcement contacts.

• Maintains confidentiality and professionally testifies in court regarding law enforcement duties. Must be a credible witness.

• Supports training of seasonal or temporary workgroup employees.

• Maintains proper upkeep of assigned equipment including patrol vehicle assigned computers field gear multiple weapons systems and Body Worn Cameras.

• Assists and supports new Limited Commission Rangers through a 4-week course as necessary as a Field Training Officer.

• Assists and supports as a Field Training Officer for new POST certified Rangers through a 12-week Field Training Officer (FTO) program as necessary; ensuring that staff are trained and skilled in all aspects of their patrol and law enforcement performance.

• Coordinates Search and Rescue (SAR) missions as a member of a multi-jurisdictional team and may independently lead emergency response missions. Applies expert knowledge of OSMP system to direct and lead resources in emergency situations.

• Provides appropriate medical care up to individual level of medical certification a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder.

• Follows Boulder County EMS Protocols and provides appropriate professional medical care in all situations and up to and including life threatening injuries and illnesses.

• Performs local wildland fire suppression on OSMP property and throughout Boulder County including coordination with other agencies.

• Analyzes and implements appropriate action with healthy sick injured or deceased wildlife working with partner agencies.

• Performs minor repairs or summons help to remedy unsafe field conditions or land management problems that need immediate attention.

• Coordinates with other OSMP workgroups and other local agencies to design and implement solutions to issues identified on OSMP property. Locates and organizes resources needed to implement strategies. Consistently shares information with other agencies and department members.

• Monitors conditions uses patterns and events as subject matter experts on OSMP properties that are damaging to the natural resources and takes appropriate action to address the issue collaborates with OSMP resource staff to address identified issues.

• Monitors and documents damage or unsafe conditions of OSMP facilities.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Provides educational and interpretive services while on patrol and through programming.

• Develops and conducts environmental education programs for the general public organizations special use groups and educational institutions.

• Supports public education and outreach activities of Open Space and Mountain Parks Department including youth learning programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate as an effective team member including the ability to work professionally with co-workers other city employees and partner agencies.

• Ability to make immediate sound decisions on a routine basis under stress and often without assistance.

• Ability to carry a loaded firearm in a law enforcement capacity pass regular firearm qualifications for multiple firearm systems and use physical force and/or lethal force if justified in terms of existing laws policies and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently; during contacts assigned calls and patrol.

• Ability to plan coordinate and supervise projects and field work to meet departmental priorities.

• Ability that can be demonstrated to provide leadership during critical incidents.

• Ability to prepare effective written reports public presentations.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people including the ability to deal courteously with the public.

• Skills in analysis and problem-solving.

• Skills in organization and time management.

• Skilled in training adult learners and the ability to modify style to a diverse range of learning preferences.

• Valid Drivers License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Ability to communicate in the Spanish language fluently.

• Ability to manage conflict resolution and de-escalation.;

• Ability to model appropriate mental health resiliency self-care and directs staff to utilize department supported services to maximize resiliency when appropriate.

• Knowledge and use of OSMP properties and trails and Boulder County geography.

• Knowledge of the local natural history flora and fauna.

• Skill and proven performance working as a POST certified Ranger for OSMP or as a POST certified officer or Ranger with another agency with similar mission or related experience.

• Skill experience and safety record with various firearm systems.

• Skill and experience in wildlife management practices.

• Skills in advanced outdoor recreation on uneven terrain and off-trail and experience preforming job duties in all weather conditions.

• Skill in supervision and/or relevant supervisory or leadership training.

• Skill and experience in environmental education and interpretation.

• Skill as a P.O.S.T. certified skills instructor (Firearms Driving Defensive Tactics) or related skills instructor for other federally or state recognized discipline.

• Skill and experience with ICS during emergency services and law enforcement incidents.

• Skill in project management training/certification and/or demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects.

• NWCG Wild Land Fire Fighter Type II or higher certifications

• Patrol Rifle Operator Certification

• Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification or NAI certification.

• Training or certification in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) or related certification/training.

• Emergency Medical Responder certification or higher level of medical certification and experience in a pre-hospital setting.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a preferred field of natural resource management forestry environmental science biology ecology criminal justice or other closely related field; and history of progressively responsible experience in Ranger services natural resource management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Eight (8) years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.

• At least five (5) years of industry experience in any related ranger service or natural resource field (e.g.: public Safety resource protection emergency services education).

• Current P.O.S.T. certification for Colorado or another state and successfully challenge P.O.S.T within 3 months of hire.

• Must successfully complete of the 40-hour Field Training Officer (FTO) course within one (1) year of hire.

• Must obtain NWCG Wild Land Fire Fighter Type II within one (1) year of hire.

• Must obtain Emergency Medical Responder certification within one (1) year of hire.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Qualified applicants will be required to complete several stages of interviews and testing pass a job suitability assessment may need to pass a physical abilities test and complete a thorough background investigation including a CVSA/Polygraph and a medical evaluation with drug screen. Applicants must be able to demonstrate personal and professional honesty integrity sound judgment as shown in applicants criminal history background motor vehicle record and use of drugs and will be given to applicants who have no history of use sale or possession of illegal substances.

The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration:

• Any felony conviction

• Commission of a felony whether convicted or not within the past 5 years

• Commission of any non-traffic related misdemeanor whether convicted or not within the past 3 years

• Excessive number of traffic violations

• Use even by prescription of any product containing THC within 3 months prior to an anticipated hire date.

• Any marijuana business ownership or interest within the past 3 years

• The use sale possession or transfer of any illegal controlled substance within the past 2 years (examples: Cocaine Heroin LSD Methamphetamine MDMA).

• Unlawful sale or fraudulently obtaining any controlled scheduled substance with the past 5 years (Examples: Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Sleep Medication Codeine Morphine etc.)

• Use of a substance prescribed to another person will be reviewed for substance type frequency and length of time.

• Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Ranger Senior Manager
Supervision Exercised: Limited Commission Rangers Ranger Interpretive Specialist Lead Ranger Ranger II Ranger I

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and mental effort: Ability to perform essential physical duties of the job including the ability to hike up to 10 miles daily over rugged and uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Ability to climb boulders climb mountains hike long distances and carry 50 lbs. of equipment up steep mountain trails and off-trail for Search and Rescue or Law Enforcement to lift and carry equipment; to stand walk and kneel while performing duties on a regular clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines public contact and changing priorities and conditions.

• Working environment: As essential emergency personnel can tolerate working in extreme environments such as on a wildland fire in extreme hot or cold weather events natural disasters hostile contacts and/or dangerous situations for extended periods of time. Works rotating day and evening shifts throughout the year. Works weekends and holiday shifts. Works over 10 hours for long calls/missions can be called back for work during wildland fires or other natural disasters or in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard.

• Machines and equipment used: Ability to perform basic maintenance duties using hand tools; to perform rescue mission tasks including carrying a litter and using uses standard office equipment including personal computers telephones calculators and copy/fax machines.