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Required Minimum Qualifications Education:

Graduation from high school or the possession of a

GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate Experience:

One (1) year or two seasons of park experience in public relations, natural science, open-space, or regulation compliance experience

Equivalency:

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement

License/Certifications:

Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Must possess a valid Denver Parks and Recreation Enforcement Official Certification by the end of the Ranger Training Program. Possession of CPR and First Aid Certifications by the completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline/Start Date Requirement This posting is expected to stay open until September 21st, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 21st, 2026 at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration. If selected for these positions, there is a mandatory start date of 11/2/26. application deadline must be communicated according to updates to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

To comply:

Career Service must be posted for at least 2 business dates Non Career Service (e.g. appointee) must be posted for at least 1 business day The posting CANNOT be pulled before the application deadline stated here. It can be updated and pushed out if needed. Evergreen Language should ONLY be used when we are truly accepting applications on a constant/rolling basis and do not plan to pull the posting. If at any point you plan to shut down the posting, update the job description to reflect the expected application close date. About Everything Else Job Profile CN2570 Park Ranger To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. 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