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L Job Bulletin Page 1 of 4 Cityo Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 CITY OF LOUISVILLE invites applications for the position of: Ranger Naturalist An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $17.21 - $19.79 Hourly $35,796.80 - $41,163.20 Annually HIRING RANGE $17.21 - $19.79 OPENING DATE: 01/22/16 CLOSING DATE: 02/10/16 03:00 PM OVERVIEW: Under general supervision of the Open Space Manager, the Ranger Naturalist will assist the Parks & Recreation Department in carrying out the objectives of the Department as identified in the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan. Duties are performed with independence in the field; making decisions requiring the use of judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. The Ranger Naturalist will act as an ambassador for the Open Space, Parks, and Trails departments. Duties will be performed on foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol to protect citizens, natural resources and amenities. This position will inform visitors and disseminate information on local rules and regulations; may ticket for minor violations. The Ranger Naturalist duties may also include, but are not limited to: providing first aid /CPR, assisting with City sponsored volunteer activities and outreach projects, providing trail maintenance, assisting with snow removal, conducting visitor use surveys, assisting with GIS mapping, and providing periodic education outreach. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Provides recurring patrol presence along 30 + miles of City trails, Open Space and Parks on foot, bicycle or by vehicle. • Patrols Open Space and Park amenities /facilities and provides information regarding visitor safety. ▪ Initiates and maintains community based relationships with schools and other local organizations in support of interpretive open space programs and parks projects. • Demonstrates knowledge of and enforces the City of Louisville municipal code or other rules, regulations and or City codes pertaining to parks and open space operations within the City including the issuance of citations. • Contacts the Police Department, or the Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife, when situations warrant actions which are beyond the duties of the Ranger Naturalist. • Notes and reports safety hazards and maintenance issues and/or natural resource concerns to supervisors. • Assists with the repair and maintenance of trails, open space, and other park facilities. • Interacts with public while on duty to provide information on natural history, management policies, current projects, visitor opportunities, education and enforcements. • Assists the public by providing directions and responding to questions and inquiries. • Monitors conditions, use patterns and races or special events, taking action when resources are being damaged or conditions are dangerous. http: // agency. governmentjobs. comllouisvilleco /job_b3u11etin.cfrn ?jobID= 1338875 &shared... 1/25/2016