Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources is currently accepting applications for a Land Management Specialist/Ranger.
Open Space and Natural Resources Land Management Specialists/Rangers research, develop, and implement a full range of highly technical professional land and resource management programs and projects within the Department of Open Space and Natural Resources. These responsibilities include administration of natural resource operations, oversight of agricultural and property leases, supervision of full time, temporary, seasonal staff and volunteers, resource protection, public safety, regulation enforcement, interpretation and education.
Open Space and Natural Resource Land Management Specialists/Rangers and are authorized to enforce Rules and Regulations by the Douglas County Commissioners and the Douglas County Sheriff.
Applicants with ranching, agriculture, GIS, forestry operations, and noxious weed management experience are preferred.
Schedule may vary due to business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Extended hours may be necessary in some cases
Generally, pay range is $55,364-$83,046 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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Ryan Smith
Sr. Land Management Specialist|Ranger
Office | Douglas County Open Space & Natural Resources
Address | 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Mobile| 720-670-3704 Main | 303-660-7337
"There is just one hope of repulsing the tyrannical ambition of civilization to conquer every niche on the whole earth. That hope is the organization of spirited people who will fight for the freedom of the wilderness.”
– Bob Marshall