Lead Ranger

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Lead Ranger

Salary

$33.15 - $40.52 Hourly

Location

Boulder, CO

Job Type

Fixed Term

Job Number

2021-00376

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

02/14/2022

Closing Date

4/15/2022 12:00 AM Mountain

Description

As of December 8, 2021, the City of Boulder will be requiring all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  


The City of Boulder is a great place to live, work, grow and play. 


With over 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and more than 150 miles of hiking trails, Boulder values active lifestyles and access to nature.  Forty-six thousand acres of protected land provide open space for passive recreation, natural environments, and a green belt around the city.  With world class restaurants and art and music venues, The City of Boulder values diverse culture.  


Respect is one of our five City Values (including Customer Service, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation) and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and support our differences across all spectrums, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexuality. Through our focus on Racial Equity, our employee benefits, and the many programs resources we offer our staff, we continually strive to weave respect for one another into the fabric of our organization. 


Add your voice and talents to the City of Boulder and help us grow in service excellence for an inspired future. 


OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE: 


To perform lead worker duties in the areas of patrol, code enforcement, visitor education and outreach, and interpretive tasks on Parks and Recreation properties; to prepare and deliver environmental education programs; and to perform related duties as required. 


The starting pay for this position is $33.15 - $40.51, commensurate with experience.  


RANGER / NATURALIST MISSION 


The mission of the Parks and Recreation Ranger/Naturalist is to provide for natural and cultural resource protection, public safety, environmental education and public land stewardship through a professional and collaborative staff serving the needs of the community.  


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  


  1. Acts as lead worker for Ranger/Naturalist work group, including: 

  • Assist supervisor with day-to-day direction, prioritization, and problem solving for the efficient and effective delivery of Ranger/Naturalist services. 

  • Models a collaborative and cooperative approach to service delivery; conducts activities to support a team approach among Ranger/Naturalists, including supporting and assisting with conflict resolution as needed. 

  • Provides input to supervisor on the evaluation, selection, and performance management of Ranger/Naturalists; provides regular, ongoing feedback to Ranger/Naturalists on job performance and team functioning. 

  • Serves as Field Training Officer, ensuring Ranger/Naturalist staff are trained and skilled in all aspects of job performance; makes recommendations for more extensive training for individuals or group as needed; maintains records on training and certification activities. 

  • Assists with daily management of Ranger/Naturalist workgroup tasks in the absence of the supervisor. 

 

  1. Performs patrol, code enforcement, visitor education and outreach, resource protection, and interpretive tasks on Parks and Recreation properties, including: 

  • Monitors properties and responds as needed to illegal activity, unsafe conditions, visitor aid, and range management needs; issues tickets or warnings for violations of Parks regulations, performs minor repairs or summons help to remedy unsafe field conditions or range management problems that need immediate attention. 

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

  • Assists with and may coordinate emergency response, including administration of first aid, law enforcement activities, search and rescue, and wildlife incidents.  

  • Assists with and performs wildland fire suppression and fire management tasks, including assessment, suppression, incident command, and coordination with other agencies. 

  • Performs on-call standby duties, conducts evening and night patrols as needed. 

 

  1. Maintains all required qualifications including Colorado POST, First Responder and NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type II or higher. Performs all duties and tasks required of the Ranger Naturalist position. 

 

  1. Prepares and delivers environmental education and interpretive programs to support the public education and outreach activities of the Department.  

 

  1. Performs natural resource preservation and protection tasks on Parks and Recreation properties.   

 

  1. Assists with facilities maintenance on Parks and Recreation properties.  This includes the following: 


  1. Other: 

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

  • Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.  Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.  Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.  Reports all accidents and damage to city property. 

  • Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace policies 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: 

 (1) TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Parks and Recreation Planner 

(2) TITLE(S) OF POSITION(S) OVER WHICH THIS POSITION HAS DIRECT SUPERVISION: 

Seasonal and/or temporary employees, volunteers, interns 

 

 

REQUIRE REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation Management or related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in ranger services, natural resource management, or related field.  The ability to train and motivate staff and evaluate employee performance, providing constructive feedback.  A demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise projects and field work to meet departmental priorities.  Sufficient law enforcement related experience to direct enforcement activities on OSMP properties.  A successful candidate lacking a Colorado POST peace officer certification will be required to complete Colorado POST law enforcement academy within one year of date of hire.  Demonstrated ability to provide leadership during critical incidents. Physical ability to work in an outdoor environment requiring standing, walking, bending and kneeling.  Ability to use all safety equipment.  Ability and willingness to work evenings or weekends or to respond to emergency calls as needed.  Ability to qualify for a Wild Land Fire Fighter Red Card within one year of hire.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, governmental agencies, and the public.  Ability to prepare effective written reports and public presentations and to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including the ability to deal courteously with the public and land users.  Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.  Ability to use computer software for word processing and data management.  Have and maintain a valid driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and acceptable criminal background check as described below. 

 

Criteria for use of Background Information in Selection Process:  


Demonstrated personal and professional honesty, integrity, and good judgment as shown in applicant’s criminal history, background, and motor vehicle record.  In addition to background, criminal and driving record information, polygraph, drug screening, a medical examination and psychological testing will be used after a conditional job offer is made to further evaluate the stated criteria and to provide supplementary information for the items listed below.  The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration for employment before or after the conditional employment offer is made: 

  • Any felony conviction. 

  • Any commission of a felony in the previous 60 months (five years), including felonious drug use or possession.  

  • Any non-traffic related misdemeanor within the previous 36 months (three years). 

  • The use, sale, possession, or transfer of any controlled substance in the previous three years. (There may be some discretion if the facts show very limited experimentation with marijuana.  There will be zero tolerance for regular marijuana use or use of any other controlled substance in previous 36 months.)  

  • Eight points or three moving violation convictions, or a suspended, restricted, or revoked license in the previous 24 months (two years). 

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

  • Any other information, which clearly demonstrates a lack of personal and professional honesty, integrity, and good judgment as appropriate for employment in a public safety position. 

 

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

 

  • ACTION ORIENTED: enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things they sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others 

  • COMPOSURE: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis. 

  • FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Has the functional and technical knowledge to do the job at a high level of accomplishment 

  • PEER RELATIONSHIPS: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent their own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers. 

  • INFORMING: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team and the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. 

  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Previous completion of State certified law enforcement academy, and current certification.  Previous law enforcement experience in a natural resource setting.  First responder or higher medical certification and Red Card firefighter certification and experience in wild land firefighting, Firefighter Type I/ ICT5 certification.  Previous experience training, developing and leading diverse teams. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS - Required Physical and Mental Effort, and Environmental Conditions: 

In addition to the conditions listed in the “required minimum qualifications” section. 

Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient 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.  Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard.  Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. 

Work Environment: Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.  

Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines. 

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

 

Note:  The above description is illustrative only.  It is not meant to be all-inclusive. 


Application review will begin no later than February 23, 2022. 

The City of Boulder 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.  

At the City of Boulder, we provide competitive salaries and valuable benefits to our employees. Eligibility for benefits is determined by the employee’s position.

  • Retirement: One of the region’s best defined-benefit plans through Colorado PERA, more information at copera.org. Optional retirement plans include 401(k) and 457 plans
  • City of Boulder BPOA and IAFF employees, including Management/Non-Union command staff, are to participate in the Fire & Police Money  Purchase Pension Plan & Trust Agreement of the City (“New Hire”)- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Up to 1.5 times annual salary, depending on the employee group
  • Medical Insurance: Two medical options available through Cigna Healthcare
  • Dental Insurance: Two dental options available through Delta Dental of Colorado
  • Vision Insurance: Two vision options available through VSP
  • Voluntary Supplemental Benefits:
    • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity 
    • Legal assistance 
    • Identity theft protection available through LegalShield
    • Pet insurance available through PetsBest
    • Additional life Insurance for yourself and dependents available through The Standard
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential resources and secure tools to help employees or guide them through difficult times
  • Leave Programs: Vacation leave, paid parental leave, sick leave, emergency leave and more
  • Holidays: Nine full-day and two half-day paid holidays
  • Well-Being Program: Recreation center passes, wellness education, training classes, wellness challenges, insurance premium discounts, and more!
  • Other Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending plan choices, health savings accounts, free transportation passes and more!
  • Discounts: Special savings on various purchasing or services such as childcare, fitness facilities, computers, phone plans, home and auto insurance, financial services and more!
  • More information can be found here

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation Management or related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in ranger services, natural resource management, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have experience as a lead Ranger with formal supervision of staff and the ability to train and motivate staff and evaluate employee performance, providing constructive feedback?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered yes above, briefly describe your experience.
04
Do you have a Colorado POST peace officer certification or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership and composure during critical incidents and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, governmental agencies, and the public?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have direct experience in patrol, code enforcement, visitor education and outreach, and interpretive tasks within municipal urban park lands and to prepare and deliver environmental education programs?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered yes above, please describe your experience.

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