Ranger I
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Application Deadline:
May 3, 2024
Hiring Range:
$31.70 - $38.74
This is a full-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility Group:
BMEA (20+ Hours)
Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.
Job Description Summary:
Serves the visitors of the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks by providing public safety and natural resource management through law enforcement, emergency medical response, search and rescue response, wildland firefighting, environmental education, and wildlife management. Performs proactive patrol and responds to calls for service. Works proactively with the community and 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”.
Please apply using the link below:
https://bouldercolorado.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Ranger-I_JR4501
The City of Boulder does not accept applications via Handshake or email.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Safety and System Presence:
As a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certified Ranger, performs pro-active patrol by foot, vehicle, other approved means on OSMP trails and properties. Contacts OSMP visitors for law enforcement, educational or medical purposes to ensure visitor safety and resource protection. Enforces state and local laws including issuing summons and warnings. Takes appropriate action to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
Interacts with the public to provide information and prepared educational programming on natural history, management actions and policies, and visitor opportunities. Conducts back country hiking patrols, including wildlife closure areas and climbing areas.
Monitors emergency communication center radio traffic and responds appropriately to calls for service including medical, search and rescue, fire, and investigations of law enforcement violations and general complaints.
Coordinates interagency parks law enforcement issues, including liaison with the police and sheriff's department along with the city and district attorney's offices.
Maintain daily patrol logs through Ranger technology applications. Thoroughly prepares written reports and follows all laws regulating body worn camera video and data collection involved in law enforcement contacts. Maintains confidentiality, and professionally testifies in court regarding law enforcement duties. Must be a credible witness.
Supports training of Limited Commission workgroup employees.
Maintains proper upkeep of assigned equipment, including patrol vehicle, assigned computers, field gear, multiple weapons systems and Body Worn Cameras.
As a Field Training Officer, train new Limited Commission rangers through a 4-week course.
Emergency Services:
Responds to emergency calls for service regarding law enforcement, emergency medicine, wildland firefighting, wildlife management, and other calls as assigned.
Works cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies, including during high stress and emergency situations. Works to resolve crisis situations using the least amount of force required to de-escalate the incident.
Coordinates Search and Rescue (SAR) missions as a member of a multi-jurisdictional team and may independently lead emergency response missions. Applies expert knowledge of OSMP system to direct and lead resources in emergency situations.
Provides appropriate medical care up to individual level of medical certification, a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder. Follows Boulder County EMS Protocols and provides appropriate, professional medical care in all situations and up to and including life threatening injuries and illnesses.
Performs local wildland fire suppression on OSMP property and throughout Boulder County including coordination with other agencies.
Maintain P.O.S.T., Emergency Medical Responder (or higher certification), and Wildland Firefighting certifications through provided trainings.
Complies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and ordinances pertaining to the Ranger/Peace Officer Position.
Resource Protection:
Analyzes and implements appropriate action with healthy, sick, injured, or deceased wildlife, working with partner agencies.
Performs minor repairs or summons help to remedy unsafe field conditions or land management problems that need immediate attention.
Coordinates with other OSMP workgroups 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.
Monitors conditions, 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.
Performs related duties as required.
Environmental Education:
Provide educational and interpretive services while on patrol and through programming.
Develops and conducts environmental education programs for the general public, organizations, special use groups and educational institutions.
Supports public education and outreach activities of Open Space and Mountain Parks Department, including youth learning programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must obtain department sponsored POST certification within 1 year of hire, dependent on academy availability, or must successfully challenge POST within 3 months of hire.
Must obtain department sponsored Emergency Medical Responder certification within 1 year of hire, dependent on course availability.
Must obtain department sponsored NWCG Firefighter 2 certification within 1 year of hire, dependent on course availability.
Must be an effective team member, including working professionally with co-workers, other city employees and partner agencies.
Ability to coordinate formal and informal teams in the field within the incident command structure, including during law enforcement, medical or wildland fire emergencies.
Must make immediate, sound decisions on a routine basis, under stress, and often without assistance.
Must be able to carry a loaded firearm in a law enforcement capacity, pass regular firearm qualifications for multiple firearm systems, and use physical force and/or lethal force if justified in terms of existing laws, policies, and procedures.
Clearly and concisely communicates both verbally and in writing.
Must work independently; during contacts, assigned calls, and patrol.
Skills in organization and time management.
Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.
Must obtain CIG certification within a year depending on course availability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current P.O.S.T. certification for Colorado, or another state with an ability to challenge P.O.S.T.
Experience working in Law Enforcement, in a natural resource setting or other Law Enforcement setting.
Experience and record of safe operations with various firearm systems.
Current CPR certification, Emergency Medical Responder certification, Emergency Medication Technician certification or higher level of medical certification and experience in a pre-hospital setting.
Skill, experience, and proper field application in above listed medical certifications.
Current S130/S190 certification (Red Card) or higher wildland firefighting certifications.
Skill and experience in wildland firefighting.
Current Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification or NAI certification.
Skill and experience in environmental education and interpretation.
Skill and experience in wildlife management.
Fluency in the Spanish language.
Knowledge of the local natural history, flora and fauna.
Experience conducting patrol on bike or horseback.
Skills in managing conflict resolution and de-escalation; training or certification in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) or related certification/training.
Knowledge and use of OSMP properties and trails, and Boulder County geography.
Advanced outdoor recreation skills on uneven terrain and off-trail and experience preforming job duties in all weather conditions.
Skills in self-awareness of mental health resiliency and emotional intelligence.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a preferred field of natural resource management, forestry, environmental science, biology, ecology, or other closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform essential physical duties of the job including the ability to hike up to 10 miles daily over rugged and uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry equipment; to stand, walk and kneel while performing duties on a regular basis.
Experience to perform basic maintenance duties using hand tools; to perform rescue mission tasks including carrying a litter and using ropes.
As essential emergency personnel can tolerate working in extreme environments such as on a wildland fire, in extreme hot or cold weather events, natural disasters, hostile contacts, and/or dangerous situations for extended periods of time.
Ability to climb boulders, climb mountains, hike long distances, and carry 50 lbs. of equipment up steep mountain trails and off-trail for Search and Rescue or Law Enforcement missions.
Works rotating day and evening shifts throughout the year. Works weekends and holiday shifts. Works over 10 hours for long calls/missions, can be called back for work during wildland fires or other natural disasters or emergencies.
Performs on-call (standby) duties on a rotating basis.
Additional Job Description:
Revised Oct. 26th, 2023
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to HR@bouldercolorado.gov.