Park Ranger Supervisor

JOB LOCATION 5800 S Powhaton Rd Aurora, Colorado 80016-4284 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Are you ready to swap your office chair for open spaces and a challenging, rewarding career? As a Park Ranger Supervisor, you'll be the protector of our natural treasures, primarily at Open Space sites. You'll coordinate operations related to public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach, while leading and supervising a diverse team of employees, from full-time to seasonal. This isn't just a desk job; you'll be out there enforcing City-adopted rules and regulations, managing volunteer projects, and preparing for emergency response and rescue operations. If you possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and can handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy, you're exactly who we're looking for. Be ready for heavy physical work and considerable walking and standing in all types of terrain, often outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, fumes, chemicals, and dust. Join us to help steward our ecosystems and make effective presentations to the public because paradise needs passionate people like you! Hiring salary $63,246 - $79,058/year Salary to be commensurate with experience. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 29, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Performs supervisory functions related to public safety, natural resource management, and community outreach primarily at Open Space sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Natural Resources Division of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides for and coordinates operations including public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach primarily at Open Space sites and facilities assigned to the Open Space and Natural Resources Division. Ensures adherence to policies and procedures. Reviews and recommends policies and procedures. Recommends / facilitates selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees. Supervises full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and contract employees. Coordinates staff resources and assignments. Enforces City adopted rules and regulations. Prepares for and coordinates emergency response and rescue operations. Supports management of volunteer projects Resolves complex problems and conflicts. Produces reports, manages files and records. Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of relevant topics and legislative issues. Performs additional duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: Associates degree with an emphasis in natural resources or open space management or directly related field. Experience: 4 years of experience in parks and open space management, natural resource site coordination, facility rules enforcement, site or event security management, and development including at least 2 years supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Licenses and Certifications Required: Colorado Drivers License with good driving history. Red Cross First Aid & CPR or EMT or First Responder Certification required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a related field Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector Certified Interpretive Guide Emergency Water Safety / Ice Rescue OC Spray Certification Collapsible Baton Certification Boating Operator Certification ATV Operator Certification FEMA NIMS ICS 100/200/700/800 Knowledge: Knowledge of ecological principles and practices related to natural resources and stewardship of ecosystems, principles and practices of law enforcement related to parks, open space, reservoirs, and other natural resources. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and operating procedures utilized in reservoir, natural open space or resource site and facilities rules enforcement. Knowledge of Wildland Fire and response protocols. Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens. Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively both orally, graphically, and in writing. Analyze problems to provide best options and assistance. Establish and fulfill goals and objectives. Make effective presentations. Skills: Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Skill in use of personal computers and related software that includes word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. As first City contact with users of open space sites, employee must demonstrate proven experience in dealing with the public in enforcement and educational settings. WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. Physical Demands: Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds with physical strength to handle emergency rescue operations. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Considerable walking and standing in all types of terrain. Frequent performance of activities requiring full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling; ability to swim. Vision for reading/interpreting reports and data for analysis and preparation. Hand/eye coordination for boat, vehicles, power equipment and computer operation. Foot/eye coordination for motor vehicle operation. Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with contractors, employees, and citizens. Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, fumes, chemicals, and dust. Equipment Used: Personal computer, motor vehicle, and various types of maintenance equipment. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity Respect Professionalism Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.