10640 Park Ranger Trainee Salary $3,647.00 Monthly Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Department Department of Natural Resources Job Number PMA Park Manager I / Trainee 0 Closing 6/8/2018 5:00 PM Mountain * Description * Benefits * Questions Department Information 5/3/2018 - THE WORKING TITLE OF THIS POSITION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO ALIGN WITH THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DETAILED AND COMPREHENSIVE. READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ALL "REQUIREMENTS" AND "HOW TO APPLY" SECTIONS. TESTING WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF JULY 9, 2018 OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY If your goal is to invest in a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Our professionals are committed to supporting state government and the citizens of Colorado. Our mission is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Customer service is a key component for every position across state government. We are focused on improving Efficiency (use of resources), Effectiveness (impact of our work), and Elegance (graceful service interactions). COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Attracting over 11 million visitors per year, Colorado's 41 State Parks are a vital cornerstone in Colorado's economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks offer exceptional settings for renewal of the human spirit. Residents and visitors enjoy healthy, fun-filled interaction with the natural world, creating rich traditions with family and friends that promote stewardship of our natural resources. Parks employees and their partners work together to provide ongoing and outstanding customer service through recreational programs, amenities and services. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DETAILED AND COMPREHENSIVE. READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND "HOW TO APPLY" SECTIONS! TESTING WILL BEING THE WEEK OF JULY 9, 2018 Description of Job READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ALL "REQUIREMENTS" AND "HOW TO APPLY" SECTIONS! TESTING WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF JULY 9, 2018 Applicants who successfully pass the training must be willing to relocate to any of Colorado's 41 State Parks, and stay at that assignment for a minimum of two years. This position functions at a training classification level for entry into the Park Manager series, working title Park Ranger. During the first year as a Park Ranger, this position will be required to attend a Colorado POST certified law enforcement academy. At the successful completion of this training the employee will be certified as a Colorado Peace Officer and will act in accordance to the official duties and authority of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Outdoor Recreation Officer. Specific training will continue after the law enforcement academy. Employees will participate in classroom and field exercises which serve the position by providing knowledge and 'real-world' experience in the tasks necessary to be successful as a Park Manager. During this period, positions are assigned to the CPW's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Unit. The CPW positions/incumbents will be trained in CPW parks operation, application of the State's laws, rules, regulations, beginning supervision, and techniques of Park Management. Under the guidance of a supervisor or work leader, as part of the training, this position exists to learn and fulfill the purpose of the work unit and be a representative of CPW at an assigned Colorado State Park. Once assigned to the permanent work site, the PM I will be given "supervision" duties over temporary workers. Upon successful completion of the probationary period (one year) the PM I will move to the PM II classification. YEAR ONE: * Under guidance of a commissioned officer, enforces CPW laws and regulations. Investigates alleged Park violations. Seize equipment used in violations and arrange for disposition. * Participate in POST training to achieve law enforcement certification and ultimately commission at the discretion of the Director of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife; and apply the knowledge and techniques in a field setting. * Disseminate information concerning natural resource conservation, natural resource management, regulations, and data to interested parties (park visitors, schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, etc.). Perform other information and educational activities, such as public outreach. * Acquire natural resource management training and apply the knowledge and techniques in a field setting. * Learn how to operate boats, OHVs, and snowmobiles and perform patrols related to each. * Learn communications skills and how to represent the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to the public and other governmental agencies. * Learn the responsibilities of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer and how to apply the knowledge as the field representative for the agency. Provide customer service in a recreation setting. * Applies natural resource management plans and improvement projects, including, but not limited to, habitat assessment, inventories, etc. Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems in and around state parks. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in natural resources management, natural sciences, earth sciences, environmental science, history, biology, ecology, forestry, geology, range management, wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, outdoor recreation management*, parks administration*, parks management*, or a closely related field. Parks related degrees must be environmental or natural resource in nature. Education must be related to Environmental/Natural Resource Sciences. PLEASE NOTE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREES or SOCIAL SCIENCE DEGREES WILL NOTBE CONSIDERED AS CLOSELY RELATED. Degrees that focus on indoor recreation or organized outdoor (team sport) recreation will not be considered as related and will be considered as described in the unrelated bachelor's degree substitution below: Unrelated Bachelor's Degrees and advanced degrees are handled in the following manner: * Candidates who have an unrelated Bachelor's Degree will be given two years of credit toward the degree requirement and will need two years (24 months) of appropriate related work experience as defined below. * Candidates with a Master's Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields will be given four years credit toward the degree requirement. *Appropriate work experience includes the following: * Park Ranger positions which includes preparing and delivering environmental education/interpretation programs for park visitors on a regular basis, Park Enforcement (Any title of law, county or municipal code enforcement that applies to laws and regulations) in a park (equivalent to a State, County or National park) or outdoor recreation setting. * Positions which include applying the principles, practices and techniques of natural resource management to resolve problems and effect improvements in habitat and/or environmental impact statements; supervising, planning, organizing and/or directing a program for the development and utilization/protection of a park or outdoor recreation facility. * Positions which include assisting in/ overseeing the collection, recording, presentation, and/or analysis of research data (related to natural resources, recreation, forest management, etc.); professional forest or range management; designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting the results of resource management experiments; and protecting the quality of natural resources/the environment. Substitutions A combination of *appropriate work experience in natural resource management, outdoor recreation management, parks enforcement or parks administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree. *Appropriatework experience includes the following: applying the principles, practices and techniques of natural resource management to resolve problems and effect improvements in habitat and/or environmental impact statements; supervising, planning, organizing and/or directing a program for the development and utilization/protection of a park or outdoor recreation facility. Submit a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts which demonstrates degree and date conferred along with the required documents outlined in the supplemental section of this announcement. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Colorado driver's license at the time of hire (first day of employment).
• Must be willing and able to submit to a drug screening and suitability interview, fingered and successfully pass a background investigation, including a polygraph exam. * Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire. NOTE: If you have used marijuana in the past year, used other illegal drugs in the past three years, been convicted of a felony, been convicted of any domestic violence charge, or been convicted of any misdemeanors which preclude POST certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (see link below), you will be disqualified and will not be hired. Federal law maintains the prohibition of the use of illegal drugs. http://www.coloradopost.gov/certification/decertifying-misdemeanors If a candidate receives a conditional job offer, the candidate must successfullycomplete and pass a medical physical examination, psychological examination and drug screen.Employees will be required to successfully complete and pass the CPW's training program including graduation of the basic POST training program for certification as a POST certified Peace Officer. A conditional job offer will be revoked if a candidate does NOT meet and pass the above requirements. APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "" icon. Agency State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "er" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website http://www.colorado.gov/jobs ]]>