Park Ranger

The Park Ranger is a technical and professional position responsible for all areas of daily operations, maintenance, and stewardship of properties within the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”). The primary responsibility of this position is to provide positive customer service and recreational experience through operational and maintenance duties. 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. Your future is important to us. Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide . View the full job description here ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.) Recreation Operations, Maintenance, and Stewardship Provide public access through proper gated areas, parking management, and checking park use reservations and permits Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and machinery to perform routine maintenance Seasonally clear snow with a shovel or equipment Ability to perform strenuous labor for the entirety of the assigned shift in various weather conditions Support projects by organizing work, following priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments Collect relevant data and prepare technical documents, reports, and presentations Attend related meetings, training sessions, and conferences Recreation-Centered Customer Service Provides recreation-centered customer service by building positive connections with visitors and community members to encourage responsible use and stewardship of County parks Check in reservations and inspect watercraft for aquatic nuisance species (ANS) Provide assistance, give directions, and explain rules and regulations to the visitors Resolve visitor complaints and take public suggestions to provide a quality experience Support recreation, special events, and volunteer opportunities Operate within the limits of the position Recreation Safety Monitor properties, facilities, trails, and similar park areas (via foot, bicycle, motorized vehicle, and boat) to promote recreation safety and ensure proper use of the property Conduct routine patrols to promote positive experiences Responds to and supports recreational emergency situations and rescue operations Educate the guests about recreational opportunities and the rules and regulations Administration Collect, track, and report data in a variety of software programs Prepare a variety of reports, documents, presentations, and maps to support business needs Perform other duties as assigned