SEASONAL - Park Ranger - Garden of the Gods (PT Park Ranger)

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location : Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: S16086

Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department: Garden of the Gods

Opening Date: 03/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview

SEASONAL - Park Ranger - Garden of the Gods (PT Park Ranger)
In this position, you will work in a variety of roles, including interpretation, environmental education, and supervising volunteers.

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 dates of employment will be mid-May through September. Normal work schedule will vary depending upon the needs of the department. Hours worked will be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily and will include weekends. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Provide information and directions to park visitors
• Inform park visitors of park rules and regulations
• Create, organize, and/or administer interpretive programs; conduct guided nature walks
• Work with volunteer and community groups
• Complete incident reports and other routine documentation

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the local environment, including geology and ecology concepts
• Knowledge of environmental education and natural resources
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Successful candidates will have

• Have college-level coursework in environmental studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or a related field

Ideal candidates will also have

• Experience working in a park, visitor center, or museum setting
• Experience creating and delivering interpretive programs

Additional Information

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; stand, sit, stoop, climb, and bend for extended periods; and hike up to six miles.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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Do you have one or more years of college-level coursework in environmental studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience working in a park, visitor center, or museum setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience creating and delivering interpretive programs?

• Yes
• No

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