What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL - PT Park Ranger - Garden of the Gods position at City of Colorado Springs?
Park Ranger Garden of the Gods - (Seasonal Positions)
About the Job: Garden of the Gods Park seeks highly motivated, team oriented, and courteous individuals to help provide interpretation, environmental education, and insure compliance with park rules and regulations for our over 4.5 million annual visitors. Help protect one of the top municipal parks in the country!
Job Type: Seasonal
Work Schedule: (4) 10 hour or (5) 8 hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Hours worked will be between 9 am and 8 pm. Employees will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. (Normal work schedule will vary depending upon the needs of the department)
Work Location: Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
Anticipated season is mid-May thru September (negotiable). Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
Open until filled.
As a SEASONAL - PT Park Ranger at Garden of the Gods, you will:
- Provide information and directions to park users
- Assure park users comply with park rules and regulations
- Perform resource and safety patrols while assisting park users as needed
- Issue notices of violations; contact police and rescue for assistance as needed
- Create, organize, and/or administer interpretive programs; conduct guided nature walks
- Work with volunteer and community groups
- Complete incident reports, compile daily statistics, and other routine documentation
- Operate work trucks, two-way radios
- Help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and operational efficiency of the park
- Support special events in accordance with event plans
- Provide traffic and pedestrian control
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally at all times with park visitors
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to provide excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of local environment (geology and ecology concepts), attractions and recreational opportunities
- Knowledge of outdoor recreation, environmental education and natural resources
High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience in a customer service environment or natural resources.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
Possess or obtain within 30 days of hire - CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), BLS (basic life support), and Colorado Department of Transportation Flagger Certifications
College-level coursework in environmental studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or related field can be substituted for work experience.
Experience as a Park Ranger or similar role communicating rules and land management issues with park users
Experience creating and delivering interpretive programs
Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, and pollen
This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; sit, stand, run, or walk for prolonged periods; stoop, climb, and bend frequently; and hike up to six miles