Senior Park Ranger at City of Commerce City – Commerce City, Colorado

The City of Commerce City is growing, and we are adding another Senior Park Ranger position to our Parks, Recreation, and Golf department. The Senior Park Ranger position provides leadership, mentoring, and training to rangers; patrols parks, trails, open spaces, and recreation center properties to provide visitor safety and resource protection; provides education and outreach; and ensures compliance with park rules and regulations. The Senior Park Ranger collaborates with city departments and external organizations to provide education and enforcement in parks, trails, and open spaces within Commerce City.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Deadline to Apply: February 27th, 2026 at 12:00pm
Zoom Interviews: Week of March 1st, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of March 9th, 2026

If we don't receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates, we may extend the application deadline without notice.