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Park Ranger I (Regional Parks, Trails, and Open Space)
Salary
$24.02 - $28.84 Hourly
Location
Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Classified - Full Time
Job Number
18167
Division
Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department
TOPS Open Space Operating
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
5/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Park Ranger I (Regional Parks, Trails, and Open Space)
About the Job: As a Park Ranger, you’ll play a key role in caring for the City’s natural and historical treasures. You will help to maintain, preserve, and protect these spaces in alignment with current laws as well as the Parks, Rec and Cultural Services departmental regulations. You’ll also support the vision outlined in the Parks Master Plan and keep a watchful, welcoming presence throughout assigned parks and recreation areas, ensuring all visitors enjoy the parks safely and responsibly.
Department Website: Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Home Page
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
As a Park Ranger I, You Will
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 frequently and 100 pounds occasionally with assistance. The ability to sit, stand, run, or walk for prolonged periods is also required.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to high altitudes up to 10,000 feet
Extreme Temperature - Seasonally (inclement weather)
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally (inclement weather)
Respiratory Hazards - Frequently (fumes, odors, and gases)
Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
Physical Hazards - Frequently (possible exposure to aggressive and/or diseased wildlife)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently (moving vehicles and machinery)
Exposure to Communicable Diseases – Frequently
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
Do you possess or can you obtain within three months of hire a current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid certificate?
Do you possess or can you obtain within three months of hire a current First Aid certificate?
Do you possess, or can you obtain upon hire, a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?
Do you possess or have experience in any of the following? Select all that apply, or select N/A if not applicable.
Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov
Salary
$24.02 - $28.84 Hourly
Location
Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Classified - Full Time
Job Number
18167
Division
Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department
TOPS Open Space Operating
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
5/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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- Benefits
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Park Ranger I (Regional Parks, Trails, and Open Space)
About the Job: As a Park Ranger, you’ll play a key role in caring for the City’s natural and historical treasures. You will help to maintain, preserve, and protect these spaces in alignment with current laws as well as the Parks, Rec and Cultural Services departmental regulations. You’ll also support the vision outlined in the Parks Master Plan and keep a watchful, welcoming presence throughout assigned parks and recreation areas, ensuring all visitors enjoy the parks safely and responsibly.
Department Website: Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Home Page
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
As a Park Ranger I, You Will
- Patrol parks throughout the day, address public safety and health issues, and remove trash
- Monitor properties for resource damage and respond to emergencies on park properties by coordinating with public safety personnel and providing direction for access and closures needed
- Act as liaison between the public and inter-governmental agencies by maintaining close communications with Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Springs Fire Department, Colorado Springs Utilities, Division of Parks and Wildlife, and the Humane Society
- Coordinate with non-profits, Friends groups, and various local organizations to accomplish goals for assigned properties; facilitate meetings regarding projects
- Create daily and weekly work plans, and participate in the planning and implementation of trail rehabilitation, construction, erosion control, and reclamation projects
- Respond to sick or injured animals and remove carcasses of dead animals
- Provide snow and ice removal/mitigation as well as monitor signage for damage and assist with repairs
- Prepare facilities for special events by supporting the event coordinators and ensuring facilities are safe, clean, and prepared before events, as well as assisting with post-event responsibilities
- Participate in the selection of seasonal employees and provide trainings
- Other duties as assigned
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
- Operation and basic maintenance needs of equipment utilized in park patrol
- Proper transport and tie-down requirements
- Operations, services, and activities of park facilities and programs
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Use current technology such as smart telephones and associated technology
- Safely use assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
- Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
- One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
- Possess, or obtain within three months of hire, a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certification
- Possess, or obtain within three months of hire, a First Aid Certifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources, outdoor recreation, or related field
- Completion of Leave No Trace Trainer
- Three years of experience in natural resources management or a related field
- Possess Wilderness First Aid certification
- Experience with towing equipment
- Experience with operating to heavy equipment
- Experience working with un-housed populations
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 frequently and 100 pounds occasionally with assistance. The ability to sit, stand, run, or walk for prolonged periods is also required.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to high altitudes up to 10,000 feet
Extreme Temperature - Seasonally (inclement weather)
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally (inclement weather)
Respiratory Hazards - Frequently (fumes, odors, and gases)
Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
Physical Hazards - Frequently (possible exposure to aggressive and/or diseased wildlife)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently (moving vehicles and machinery)
Exposure to Communicable Diseases – Frequently
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
- Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
- Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
- Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Two or more years
- Three or more years
- Four or more years
- Five or more years
Do you possess or can you obtain within three months of hire a current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid certificate?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess or can you obtain within three months of hire a current First Aid certificate?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess, or can you obtain upon hire, a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess or have experience in any of the following? Select all that apply, or select N/A if not applicable.
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources, outdoor recreation, or related filed.
- Three years of experience in natural resources management or a related field.
- Completed Leave No Trace Training
- Currently possess and Wilderness First Aid Certificaiton
- Experience with towing equipment
- Experience with operating heave equipment
- Experience working with unhoused populations
- N/A
Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov
Salary : $24 - $29