Park Ranger Supervisor I

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The Park Ranger Supervisor I is responsible for supervising a team performing patrol and enforcement duties to protect natural resources ensure visitors safety and promote environmental awareness. Oversee and participate in providing public outreach and education and emergency operations. Responsible for the allocation of resources supporting projects and programs. The supervisor I is a working supervisor responsible for performing patrol duties.

SCHEDULE:

We are hiring for three (3) positions. Please let us know if youd like to be considered for a specific location and/or work schedule during the application process.

Lookout Mountain Location:

One of the full-time positions is scheduled to work Wednesday-Saturday while the other full-time position is scheduled to work Sunday-Wednesday.

Golden Location:

This full-time position is scheduled to work Sunday-Wednesday.

Please note that the work expectations for these roles requires the functions of the job to be completed on-site.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $85000.00 $95000.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan schedule and coordinate the patrol of parks and Park Ranger operations. Ensure enforcement of parks rules and regulations. Supervise patrol of parks and properties to monitor visitor activity and enforce rules and regulations.
• Patrol parks and properties to monitor visitor activity and enforce rules and regulations. Issue citations summons and provide court testimony. Perform patrols utilizing a variety of transportation methods.
• Oversee and coordinate the procurement maintenance stocking and repair of ranger vehicles equipment and gear. Manage pro-card statements uniform ordering and tracking.
• Supervise and participate in emergency responses to search rescue medical law enforcement incidents and natural disasters. Determine allocation of staff logistics and equipment needed to coordinate and assist with emergency incidents. Determine level of field involvement for rangers in hazardous incidents. Provide emergency medical aid and assistance.
• Manage and participate in the development and delivery of public outreach and educational programming. Review information to ensure it aligns with rules and regulations and supports park stewardship. Schedule and coordinates education programs and and ensure biweekly contribution to organizational newsletters.
• Provide team training for mandatory and supplemental certifications and skills.
• Serve as a field training officer to provide training in the development of skills related to patrolling interacting with the public enforcing park regulations. Supervise and provide directions to field training officers.
• Serve as a team liaison with internal and external groups and organizations.
• Represent open space at various events in meetings and on committees. Present information to the public. Decide content of presentations.
• Develop implement and supervise the various projects and programs that support the protection and stewardship of natural resources and the safety and education of park visitors. Monitor and evaluate projects and programsto determineif they align withkey initiatives.
• Develop implement and supervise the various projects and programs that support the protection and stewardship of natural resources and the safety and education of park visitors. Monitor and evaluate projects and programsto determineif they align withkey initiatives.
• Identify need and opportunities for outdoor recreation and resource studies in support of open space stewardship. Gain approval and assign research and studies.
• Maintain tracking documentation for summons ranger patrol logs requests for service ranger rosters and code and contact reports meet policies and procedures. Review reports and metrics and identify issues.
• Ensure effective communication between staff other divisions and departments the public and external stakeholders. Build strategic relationships internally and externally to facilitate effective communication. Prepare weekly reports outlining need-to-know information.
• Recommend and implement policies procedures standards and systems. Ensure rules regulations and procedures are followed.
• Supervise staff in area of responsibility. Administer and make recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates including recruiting interviewing hiring training assigning scheduling granting leave appraisals and taking corrective action. Conduct performance evaluations and communicate short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submit personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assist and advise subordinates as necessary resolve problems as non-routine situations arise and ensure adherence to established policies procedures and standards. Communicate changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implement them as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: Five (5) years of work-related or volunteer-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Please note the following will be required within one (1) year of hire:

• CPR/AED/Standard 1st Aid
• ASP Tactical Baton
• OCAT (Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training)
• Wildland Firefighter S-130/190
• Ice Rescue
• Mental Health First Aid
• Incident Command Structure (ICS) 100 and 200
• Professional Development Academy High Performance Leadership course within one year

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in conservation environmental science forestry park management geography geology chemistry biology wildlife management natural resource management environmental management agricultural science business administration public administration or related field.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Independent critical thinking and analysis.
• Ability to work well with diverse and different personalities.
• Ability to remain calm and when necessary deescalate conflict when working with people in crisis.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.
• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer for every position.

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or

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