Limited Ranger; Temporary

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Final date to receive applications

January 31, 2026

Compensation Details

Full Pay Range
$27.45 - $39.82
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range. This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility Group

Temporary 30+

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Job Description Summary

Through a 9-12 month Temporary position; serve the visitors of the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks by providing Limited Commission public safety, natural resource management, and environmental education through code enforcement and visitor contacts (both educational and informational). Provides assistance in emergency medical response, and search and rescue response, including proactive patrol and responding to calls for service.

Works with partner agencies to provide the community of Boulder and its visitors with exemplary customer service.

Follows the OSMP Ranger Naturalist Mission to “strive to be models of excellence in environmental stewardship, resource protection, and community safety while providing exceptional customer service and elevating the visitor experience”.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs Patrol

• As a limited commission Ranger, performs pro-active patrol by foot, bike, or vehicle on OSMP trails and properties. Enforces rules and regulations; provides information and education about the park’s natural resources; ensures public safety and natural resource protection.
• Responds to non-emergency calls for service regarding law enforcement, Search and Rescue, wildlife management, and other calls as assigned. Takes appropriate action within the scope of their limited commission to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
• Ensures permit compliance and manages conflicts between visitors; issues warnings and summons for violations of the Boulder Revised Code (municipal ordinances).
• Provides information to the public about trails, facilities, regulations, trail conditions, local flora and fauna, and interprets the park including cultural and natural resources. Seeks to enhance the visitor experience.
• De-escalates and controls tense situations. Works cooperatively with other Rangers and partnering agencies.
• Provides educational and interpretive services while on patrol and through prepared and coordinated programming.
• Maintain daily patrol logs through Ranger RAPTOR app, thoroughly prepares written reports, follows state guidelines regarding Body Worn Camera usage. Professionally testifies in court regarding ranger duties and enforcement actions. Must be a credible witness.
• Coordinates with other OSMP work groups and other local agencies to design and implement solutions to issues identified on OSMP property. Locates and organizes resources needed to implement strategies. Consistently shares information with other agencies and department members.
• Complies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and ordinances pertaining to the Temporary Ranger position.
• Monitors conditions and use patterns and events on OSMP properties that are damaging to the natural resources, and takes appropriate action to address the issue, collaborates with OSMP resource staff to address identified issues.
• Monitors and documents damage or unsafe conditions of OSMP facilities.
• Hikes up to 10 miles per day in difficult terrain and inclement weather.
• Applies knowledge of OSMP system to direct and lead resources in Search and Rescue/Lost party situations.
• Provides appropriate medical care.
• Complies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and ordinances pertaining to the Temporary Ranger position.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to successfully complete a 4-week training program to become a Limited Commission Ranger; provided during first month after hire date.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification (or higher) as soon as possible, dependent on class availability and team scheduling.
• Ability to be an effective team member;works…