| Location | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Salary | $75,888–$98,640 Per Year |
CPW PARK MANAGER IV / Sr. Park Ranger - Steamboat Lake & Pearl Lake State Park
Salary
$75,888.00 - $98,640.00 Annually
Location
Routt County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 00026 08/26
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
08/26/2026
Closing Date
9/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
61105 RCR 129, Clark, CO 80428
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorados natural resources.
The work unit assists with the management of the State parks and recreation areas, within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations and Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation policies and procedures for the use, benefit and enjoyment of recreation area visitors. The unit provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while ensuring that safety and quality standards are met. The unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, environmental education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and program development assisting with statewide programs. The work unit also administers a variety of State Park programs.
Description of Job
This position supervises and participates in the completion of daily operations at the park level regarding visitor services. Areas of responsibility required to complete these operations include planning work strategies, park policies and procedures, supervision of the temporary employee workforce, maintaining a safe recreational environment, acting as the lead law enforcement and emergency response officer at the park, protecting the natural resources, establishing and maintaining mutual response guidelines and open lines of communication with surrounding agencies and private entities. This position also exists to address any additional/ unforeseen issues, duties, problems, etc. that the visitors, staff, park, or agency may encounter. This position directly supervises other FTE and is the second-line supervisor to temporary employees and is the staff authority for law enforcement.
Specific duties include but may not be limited to:
LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY SERVICES
This POST-certified officer participates in the work unit's law enforcement program. Provides professional level law enforcement of Colorado's Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), including parks and wildlife, criminal, traffic, children, and liquor codes over the park's land acres and depending on the structure of each State Park, water, campgrounds, trails, a swim beach, playgrounds, boat ramps, horse stable and marina concession, additional law enforcement responsibilities throughout Colorado for snowmobile and OHV patrols. Responsible for training temporary officers (limited and fully commissioned) and ensuring the quality of their law enforcement. Issues warnings, tickets, arrests, and investigates OHV, snowmobile, and/or minor motor vehicle accidents. Supervises others as needed performing the same duties. Generates law enforcement cases, docketing cases in the appropriate courts, making required court appearances, completing incident offenses and other law enforcement reports, and maintaining training standards commensurate with the position.
SUPERVISION
This position directly supervises other FTE and directly or indirectly supervises temporary employees in the visitor services section. This position develops and implements processes to ensure the daily operations of the park run smoothly including recruiting, hiring, training, assigning duties, scheduling, resolving conflicts, disciplinary/ corrective actions, delegation of special projects/duties, completing performance evaluations, and maintaining documents and employee files.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Responsible for completing or delegating the completion of work necessary for the success of the following programs: all sections within the visitor's services section, including but not limited to law enforcement, environmental education, revenue collection, volunteer program, ANS, Boat, campgrounds, swim beach, and dog off-leash areas. Assumes a leadership role by instructing, teaching, or leading junior employees within the division.
BUDGETING/ACCOUNTING/PROCUREMENT
Budgets in areas of responsibility. Develops and utilizes tracking systems to guide the spending of budgets, which can change frequently but typically include law enforcement supplies, operational budgets and temporary employee wages. Ensures proper use of State credit cards.
ADMINISTRATION
Performs administrative duties which includes regular reports from every section of responsibility, including filing and maintaining records (archiving) for the required time periods. Replies to email and phone requests for numerous and ever-changing reports and information.
MAINTENANCE
Coordinates efforts of the visitor services staff with the maintenance staff to maximize the potential of temporary employees. This employee often performs regular preventative maintenance duties (cleaning restrooms, fire pits/grills, emptying trash cans, plowing snow, etc.) and appropriately addresses major issues (lift station failure, broken water lines, building issues) with FTE maintenance staff. Manages and oversees visitor services storage and secure areas. Operates maintenance equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, weed whips, and tractors, etc. as needed.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Serves daily as a contact with the public during law enforcement and informational contact with the potential for PR implications. Addresses citizen complaints regarding visitor services staff. Presents programs, radio shows, media interviews, and/or writing articles for newspapers or magazines to generate interest in the park as needed. Controls information flow to the press regarding emergency situations if PMV is not on-scene.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in natural resource management, law enforcement and public safety within an outdoor recreation setting; supervision and performance planning in an outdoor recreation setting or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
A combination of education in any field of science and/or relevant experience in Natural Resource Management; Law enforcement and public safety within an outdoor recreation setting; Supervision and Performance Planning in an outdoor recreation setting equal to seven (7) years.
Substitutions:
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience training, coaching, and/or mentoring.
Experience working with agencies and stakeholders on public land management issues.
Experience operating Off-Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles
Search and Rescue knowledge or experience (including Incident Command Systems)
Experience with natural resource law enforcement, education, and customer service
Knowledge and experience with the states financial procedures and systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft platforms and Google Suite.
Required Competencies:
Conditions of Employment:
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
This position may fill multiple vacancies.
A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Managing the day-to-day operations of a large-scale recreation area involves distinct challenges, from scheduling continuous facilities maintenance to ensuring law enforcement coverage across a vast area. Please describe your experience overseeing the daily operations and physical infrastructure of a park. What specific strategies, tools, or workflows do you use to supervise on-the-ground staff, manage decentralized field staff, and maintain high standards for public safety?
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How do you manage conflicting deadlines and prioritize your work load?
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Please describe your experience in Natural Resource Management or Law Enforcement:
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Are you currently POST certified?
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Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:
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Do you understand and accept the conditions of employment as outlined in the job posting?
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All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQs at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
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