Parks and Space Ranger - Temporary

Now Hiring:
Temporary Parks & Open Space Rangers.
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Status:
Open Until Filled - Apply ASAP - INTERVIEWS SOON

HOW TO APPLY:

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The City of Longmont’s Public Safety Department, Community Enhancement & Compliance Division, is seeking Temporary Parks & Open Space Rangers to help protect and support our reservoirs, lakes, parks, greenways, and public lands. If you’re passionate about natural resource protection, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive in a role where every day is different, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details:

• Hiring Range: $24.56-$27.29/hour.
• Status: Part-time, Temporary.
• Schedule: Various shifts based on department needs; weekends, nights, and holidays required.
• Benefits: Includes legally mandated benefits such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare.

Open Until Filled positions may close without notice—apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

What You’ll Do:

Temporary Parks & Open Space Rangers provide resource protection, community education, and public safety throughout the City’s parks and natural areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Patrol Union Reservoir, McIntosh Lake, and City parks, open space, greenways, and public lands to ensure visitor safety and resource stewardship.
• Educate the public and enforce City rules and regulations, investigate violations, and issue municipal summonses when required.
• Operate a wide range of equipment used in parks and open space maintenance and management.
• Engage with visitors, provide customer service, offer direction, and assist in resolving conflicts.
• Conduct daily patrols by foot, bike, vehicle, UTV, or boat.
• Provide first aid and coordinate emergency medical responses.
• Perform boating assists and rescues.
• Inspect incoming watercraft for Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

Working Environment:

This role is an excellent fit for individuals who enjoy physical, outdoor work and dynamic conditions. Rangers work primarily outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather. Additional conditions include:

• Long periods of walking and standing.
• Exposure to noise, dust, pollen, gases, oils, and occasionally chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.
• High public interaction requiring strong communication skills.
• Required weekend/holiday work and flexibility in scheduling.
• Physical capability to meet all operational demands.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

• Associate’s Degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, park and recreation management, criminal justice, OR
• Two years of directly related experience (e.g., natural resource management, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, ecology, regulation enforcement, boat operations, emergency medical response).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Special Requirements (some required within 6 months of hire):

• Valid Colorado Driver's License (required at hire).
• First Aid/AED/CPR.
• OC Aerosol Spray.
• Collapsible Baton.
• Motor Boat Operation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency desirable.

Selection Process:

Qualified applicants will participate in:

• Full job description review.
• Personal & integrity interviews.
• Background investigation, criminal background check.
• Substance screening.

Apply Today:

Deadline:
Open Until Filled.

Applications must be submitted online through the City website:

www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs

Seriously, you can not apply via third-party sites. All applications have to be submitted via the City website.

Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City application, but must still be uploaded through the City’s application portal.

For questions, you can:
Email: Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas
OR
Call

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.