Temporary Limited Commissioned Ranger

Housing is availible.

Navajo State Park is Colorado’s Answer to Lake Powell. Navajo Reservoir Extends for 20 miles South into New Mexico. Temporary Park Rangers educate the public and patrol our State Parks. They perform a wide variety of jobs, and most work is conducted outside in all seasons and weather conditions. Park Rangers work where everyone comes to play! They wear many hats because of the diversity of the State’s geography, visitors, and recreational opportunities.
This is an unarmed law enforcement position (Title 33 Commission). Limited Commission Park Ranger positions involve extensive customer service and public contact while enforcing Colorado Parks and Wildlife laws and regulations. Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Issuing citations for violations
• Conducting patrols of park areas by vehicle (Off-Highway vehicles, snowmobiles, bicycle, etc) or by foot.
• Responding to emergencies and resolving visitor complaints.
• Completing reports and may be required to appear in court.
• Assisting in all areas of daily park operations which may include:

  • Revenue/fee collection, verification, basic accounting, and deposits

  • General park or facility maintenance such as cleaning of public facilities (restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc) as needed.

  • Visitor services operations which may involve education and interpretive programs.  

• Lake, river and backcountry recreation parks may have additional, separate duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration. 

School schedules may be accommodated.