Seasonal On-Call Mountain Park Ranger

About:

Our Job Who We Are With competitive pay, great

benefits:

, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion,

skills:

and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and

experience:

and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. The mission of Denver Park Rangers is to maximize public safety, protect park resources and provide service to visitors.

Park Rangers patrol mountain and urban parks daily by foot, bicycle and vehicle, assisting local law enforcement and fire department in the event of an emergency or hazardous situation.

What We:

Offer These are seasonal positions which typically work 39 hours per week but are not eligible for full-time City

benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24 and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan If the incumbent meets

requirements:

per CSA rules, Park Rangers may be able to earn a shift differential in pay for working during night hours or evening hours at 12% of current hourly pay rate and 7% of current hourly pay rate, respectively. A flexible 4 (10) shift work week is available as well as a 5 (8) shift work week. Location We are looking to hire (1) 11-month position and (2) 7-month positions that will work in the Mountain Park Districts.

You will report to headquarters located in Morrison, CO which is adjacent to Denver owned Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. In this position you would be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays, and the hours in this position may vary.

What You:

’ll Do These seasonal non-benefitted positions provide opportunities to work within one of the largest and most diverse park systems in the region consisting of both urban and mountain parks. These positions are budget dependent but historically have worked 39 hours/week. Specifically, as a Park Ranger you will: Patrol parks through motorized and non-motorized means to protect public safety and park resources; perform visual surveillance and assessment of the use of park facilities to ensure compliance.

• Perform regular maintenance on park amenities and trails Be prepared to collaborate with other local agencies and respond to wilderness medical emergencies such as search and rescues.

Interpret rules and regulations relative to the facility/park and its condition and interpret information

about:

the park system and natural resources; assure public safety, park security and resource protection by providing

education:

to park visitors to encourage the proper use and enjoyment of the parks.

• Provide public

education:

and a lasting

experience:

through various

education:

programs that are created and implemented by park rangers Ensure permit compliance and manage conflicts between visitors; issue warnings and citations for violations of municipal park ordinances; may need to appear in court if required.

• Report hazardous conditions which might interfere with safe usage of facility/park, report accidents to proper authorities and respond appropriately to coordinate and assist with medical emergencies and other incidents.
• Provide information and assistance to the public

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park resources; assist facility users in resolving problems and any complains or concerns. Interact with the public to increase awareness of parks rules and regulations and act as a community advocate; communicate with diverse and multi-lingual community members, represent the department at various public events.

What You:

’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following

experience:

,

skills:

, and characteristics: Currently pursuing or possession of an associate degree or higher in Parks and Recreation, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Management, Criminal Justice, or another related field Previous

experience:

• performing various Park Ranger duties.

Bilingual

skills:

(Spanish is preferred) Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or GPS units (to track/document field work) Required Minimum

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate

Experience:

One (1) year or two seasons of park

experience:

in public relations, natural science, open-space, or regulation compliance

experience:

Equivalency: Additional appropriate

education:

may be substituted for the minimum

experience:

requirement License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Must possess a valid Denver Parks and Recreation Enforcement Official Certification by the end of the Ranger Training Program. Possession of CPR and First Aid Certifications by the completion of probation.

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline /Start Date Requirement This posting is expected to stay open until March 23rd, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 23rdth, 2026 at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.

If selected for these positions, there is a mandatory start date of 5/4/26. application deadline must be communicated according to updates to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. To comply: Career Service must be posted for at least 2 business dates Non Career Service (e.g. appointee) must be posted for at least 1 business day The posting CANNOT be pulled before the application deadline stated here

It can be updated and pushed out if needed. Evergreen Language should ONLY be used when we are truly accepting applications on a constant/rolling basis and do not plan to pull the posting. If at any point you plan to shut down the posting, update the job

description:

to reflect the expected application close date.

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Everything Else Job Profile CN2570 Park Ranger To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $23.89 - $35.84 Target Pay Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

For information

about:

right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great

benefits:

, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion,

skills:

and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!