Job Openings

We post open ranger positions in the region for members of Rocky Mountain Ranger Association. If you are a member and have an open position, consider posting it here for inquiring minds! We will keep postings up for 3 months unless notified they are already filled.

Ranger I
City of Boulder
Deadline to apply: Tues, May 5th

We have a vacant Ranger I position that is now posted and will be open until Tuesday, May 5th. This is a POST certified position. We do send the candidate to Police Academy if they aren’t POST certified.

Would you enjoy going for hikes, bike patrolling, rescues on Eldorado Trail, helping BPD with a missing endangered juvenile, closing down roads for cattle drives, issuing summons for smoking on OSMP, coordinating World Ranger Day, preparing for an educational program, calls involving snakes, taking a report of property damage at Wonderland Lake, another rescue on the Fern Canyon Trail, etc.? These are things Rangers have been working on in the past 2 days! Being a Ranger is a lot of training and hard work, but completely worth it. We get to help people and protect OSMP lands; all while having a lot of fun and being part of a great team.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Park Ranger Supervisor
The City of Aurora
Hiring Range: $64,669 - $80,836/year.

The City of Aurora is excited to announce an opening for an experienced and qualified professional to join our team as a Park Ranger Supervisor! The successful candidate will have the amazing opportunity to provide leadership of both our teams focused on Reservoirs and Open Space, Trails and Urban Parks. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The City of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department oversees more than 8,000 acres of open space, 100+ developed parks, over 100 miles of trails, and two water supply reservoirs—Aurora and Quincy. Our park rangers play a critical role in ensuring these spaces remain safe, clean, and accessible for all who visit. As a Park Ranger Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional public service, focusing on public safety, rule enforcement, natural resource stewardship, and interpretive outreach. You will also assist in the hiring, management, and coordination of both full-time and seasonal staff, including Park Rangers, Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspectors, and Lifeguards.

A full list of qualifications and requirements can be found in the official job announcement. If you're ready to make a difference, lead a passionate team, and help protect Aurora’s incredible outdoor spaces—we encourage you to apply! The posting is open May 5, 2026, but may close earlier if a qualified applicant pool is identified. Don't wait—apply today!

For more information and to apply, click here.

Natural Resources Technician
The City of Louisville
Applications close April 28.

The City of Louisville Open Space is looking for its next Natural Resources Technician! If you or someone you know is passionate about the outdoors and interested in a part-time, year-round opportunity, this could be a perfect fit. Please share with any interested parties!

For more information and to apply, click here.

Reservoir Ranger Positions
The City of Aurora

The City of Aurora is currently hiring for (2) Reservoir Ranger and one Variable Hour Benefited Reservoir Ranger. The Reservoir Ranger position is currently posted. This is a 40-hour/week position with a temporary status to end on October 31st. The Variable hour position is also 40-hours/week but will be year-round. This will be posted soon!

Both of these positions will work out of Quincy and Aurora Reservoirs.

You will need at least 1 year of experience in customer service, security, natural resources, recreation, wildlife, emergency medical or criminal justice.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Senior Watershed Ranger for Button Rock Preserve
The City of Longmont

The primary duty location and focus of this position is a watershed ranger supervisor for Button Rock Preserve so knowledge of watershed management and dam operations is required. Some of the primary responsibilities of this position are to manage the City of Longmont's raw water source facilities as well as manage public recreation and enforce municipal regulations.

Button Rock Preserve is located in a quiet river valley about 7 miles west of Lyons. Within this walk-in only preserve you will find Longmont and Ralph Price Reservoirs along the North St. Vrain Creek. Longmont manages this natural watershed and reservoirs to preserve the resource and provide storage for the City’s water utility.

City of Longmont Rangers support public outreach and education, municipal code enforcement, emergency response, homelessness outreach, and natural resource protection on Longmont’s Public Lands system. Rangers provide support to multiple City divisions including Police Services, Fire Services, Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS), and Water Resources. Rangers contribute parks law enforcement and resource protection expertise to division projects, respond to compliance and safety issues on Parks, Open Space, and utility properties, and support public engagement, volunteer projects, and naturalist interpretive programming. Rangers also act as park and natural resource managers for specific City properties including Union Reservoir Nature Area and Button Rock Preserve.

As limited scope peace officers designated by the City Manager, Rangers address violations of municipal code, conduct investigations, issue warnings and summonses, and support parks law enforcement. Rangers are also trained as wildland firefighters, open water rescuers, or emergency medical responders to support emergency response on City land and reservoirs. Rangers act as liaisons with non-profit organizations engaged in regional conservation work and neighboring land management agencies, including Boulder County Parks & Open Space, US Forest Service, and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Temporary Statewide Boat Patrol Limited Commission Ranger
Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This patrol team travels across the state to lakes and reservoirs that typically lack regular enforcement, helping to educate the boating public on safe boating practices.  Previous boating and ranger experience is desired, but not required.  This position is based in Littleton, CO. Applicants must be able to travel away from home a minimum of 3 days at a time, work weekends and holidays, and possess strong self-management skills.  Season length will depend on the boating season and water conditions. 
For specific job information and to apply, click here.

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