Full-Time Park Ranger: Outdoor Stewardship + Subsidized Housing

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized housing

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Park Ranger 1 for Fields Spring State Park in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington. The role involves outdoor work year-round with a subsidized housing option and a strict requirement for in-person presence.

The position is full-time and permanent, with duties ranging from visitor services and rule enforcement to maintenance and administrative tasks within a diverse state park system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• U.S. citizenship or legal to work in the U.S. is required.
• A valid unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits), military experience, commissioned law enforcement experience, natural resource, or recreation field experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day customer service for park visitors.
• Support rule compliance and assist area staff across parks.
• Maintain grounds and facilities and perform routine maintenance.
• Direct public contact with information and assistance.
• Complete administrative duties and park paperwork.
• Supervise lower-level staff and volunteers.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) or equivalent experience

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Park Ranger 1 for Fields Spring State Park in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington. The role involves outdoor work year-round with a subsidized housing option and a strict requirement for in-person presence.

The position is full-time and permanent, with duties ranging from visitor services and rule enforcement to maintenance and administrative tasks within a diverse state park system.