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Maine

$15.10 - $18.98/hr

... Seasonal Full Time (26 Weeks) Assistant Park Ranger position, located at Lamoine State Park ... Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. * In ...

Dream Golf

Ranger @ Sand Valley

Nekoosa, WI · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

... Wisconsin Wilderness. Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the ... Employee Assistance Program - Canopy Classification * Full-Time Seasonal or Part-Time Seasonal ...

Dream Golf

Ranger @ Sand Valley

Nekoosa, WI

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

... Wisconsin Wilderness. Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the ... Employee Assistance Program - Canopy Classification * Full-Time Seasonal or Part-Time Seasonal ...

Lever Organic

Ranger @ Sand Valley

Nekoosa, WI

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

... Wisconsin Wilderness. Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the ... Employee Assistance Program - Canopy Classification * Full-Time Seasonal or Part-Time Seasonal ...

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Watershed Ranger I/II Conservation & Public Safety | City of Longmont

Longmont Department of Public Safety

Longmont, CO • On-site

$56K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Watershed Ranger I/II – Public Lands, Conservation & Public Safety | City of Longmont
Full-Time | Longmont, Colorado
Ranger I Pay: $27.28 – $30.32/hour
Ranger II Pay: $31.91 – $35.46/hour
Schedule: Variable schedule including weekends and holidays
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
IMPORTANT — HOW TO APPLY
Applicants MUST apply directly through the City of Longmont website:
https://longmontcolorado.gov/jobs

Applications submitted through BetterTeams, Indeed, or other third-party job boards will NOT be considered.
To receive consideration, candidates must complete the official online application on the City of Longmont Careers page.
Open Until Filled positions may close without notice, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Join the City of Longmont as a Watershed Ranger
The City of Longmont is seeking motivated and community-focused Watershed Rangers to help protect critical water resources, manage public lands, support emergency response operations, and ensure safe recreational access throughout Button Rock Preserve, McCall Lake, and surrounding public lands.
This role combines:
  • Public safety.
  • Natural resource management.
  • Environmental stewardship.
  • Outdoor recreation management.
  • Emergency response.
  • Visitor education and enforcement.
Ideal candidates enjoy working outdoors, solving problems independently, interacting with the public, and protecting Colorado’s natural resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Watershed Operations & Resource Protection:
  • Monitor and manage raw water storage facilities and reservoir systems.
  • Conduct dam safety inspections and monitor water elevations and creek flows.
  • Patrol preserves, reservoirs, parks, and public lands by foot, vehicle, or boat.
  • Protect natural resources and identify environmental or safety hazards.
Public Safety & Emergency Response:
  • Provide first aid and emergency response coordination.
  • Perform rescue operations and boating assists.
  • Educate visitors and enforce reservoir and public land regulations.
  • Investigate violations and issue municipal summonses when required.
Land Management & Maintenance:
  • Assist with weed control, erosion control, timber management, and conservation efforts.
  • Support facility and infrastructure maintenance projects.
  • Operate a wide variety of equipment used in parks, forestry, utilities, and public lands management.
Leadership & Community Outreach:
  • Present educational programs to schools and community groups.
  • Support volunteer projects and public outreach initiatives.
  • Ranger II employees assist with hiring, training, and equipment management.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Natural Resource Management.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Park & Recreation Management.
  • Criminal Justice.
OR
Equivalent directly related education and/or experience in:
  • Outdoor recreation.
  • Wildlife or fisheries.
  • Ecology.
  • Regulation enforcement.
  • Boat operations.
  • Emergency medical response.

Required Certifications (within designated timeframe):
  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
  • First Aid/AED/CPR.
  • OC Aerosol Spray.
  • Collapsible Baton.
  • Motor Boat Operation Certification.
  • Wildland Fire Certifications (S-130/S-190).
  • Basic Chainsaw Certification (S-212).

Additional Ranger II Requirement:
  • Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, or Emergency First Responder certification within 1 year of hire.

Benefits:
This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan.
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Family & Caregiver Leave Benefits.

Working Environment
This position is primarily outdoors and involves hiking, standing, boating, patrol work, and exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions. Weekend, holiday, and adjusted schedules are required.
Selection Process:
The hiring process may include:
  • Interview.
  • Physical abilities testing.
  • Background investigation.
  • Criminal background check.
  • Substance screening.
  • Unescorted Security Clearance.

APPLY NOW
Applications are ONLY accepted through the City of Longmont website:

https://longmontcolorado.gov/jobs

Applications submitted through BetterTeams, Indeed, or other third-party job boards will NOT be considered.