Land Management/Ranger

Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources is currently accepting applications for a Land Management Specialist/Ranger.

Open Space and Natural Resources Rangers and Land Management Specialists research, develop, and implement a full range of highly technical professional land and resource management programs and projects within the Department of Open Space and Natural Resources. These responsibilities include administration of natural resource operations, oversight of agricultural and property leases, supervision of full time, temporary, and seasonal staff and volunteers, resource protection, public safety, regulation enforcement, interpretation and education.

Open Space and Natural Resource Rangers and Land Management Specialists are authorized to enforce Rules and Regulations by the Douglas County Commissioners and the Douglas County Sheriff.

Applicants with ranching, agriculture, GIS and noxious weed management experience are preferred. 

Schedule may vary due to business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Extended hours may be necessary in some cases

Generally, the hiring range is $55,364-$69,205 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision/Retirement. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide. 

Closing Date: 1/10/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

To apply, or view job description, please use the following link: Career Site