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Colorado Department of Revenue · 3 months ago

INTERNSHIP–LIMITED COMMISSION RANGER– STATE FOREST STATE PARK

Jackson County, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking an intern for a temporary position as a Limited Commission Ranger at State Forest State Park. The role involves extensive customer service and public contact while enforcing park laws and regulations, assisting in daily park operations, and conducting maintenance tasks.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Intern’s time will be divided between all sections of the park: Maintenance, Park Ranger, Visitor Services, and Interpretive/Education Programs. This position will assist with all areas of daily park operations

Interns will be commissioned as unarmed law enforcement officers position (Title 33 Park Rangers), enforcing park laws and regulations, issuing citations for violations, patrol park areas by motor vehicle, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), snowmobiles and/or foot. Park Rangers respond to emergencies and resolve visitor complaints. Park Rangers complete reports and may be required to appear in court

Assists in Visitor Services operations, revenue collection/verification, accounting, deposits, and education/ interpretive programs, assuring quality customer service and accuracy

Conducts general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities, including restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc

Operates and performs routine maintenance on State-owned vehicles and equipment

May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, snow removal, electrical work, transporting materials and supplies, and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationLaw enforcement trainingCustomer service skillsPhysical fitnessInterpersonal communicationWork independently

Required

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be free of felony convictions or pending charges-Consideration will be given to all other previous violations of law, including misdemeanor violations, domestic violence, traffic, and conservation laws

Must have or be able to attain First Aid and CPR certifications

Must be able to perform physical work in adverse conditions

Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays

Must complete a comprehensive background check

Must attend and complete required Park Ranger training

Must have ability to work with little supervision

Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

Employee On-Site Housing available.

Some uniform items will be provided. Employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

Company

Colorado Department of Revenue

With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.

Founded in 1941