Park Ranger 1 - Outdoor Stewardship with Housing

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Park housing

Job summary

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking a Park Ranger 1 for Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park in Chelan County. This seven-month, seasonal role begins March 16 and ends October 15 each year, with park housing available at a subsidized rate.

The position requires physical work outdoors, a valid driver’s license, and compliance with state park rules and safety protocols. Responsibilities include rule enforcement, maintenance, visitor assistance, and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizen or legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license (unrestricted).
• Must be 21 years old.
• Two years of college or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs rule and regulation compliance for the park area; Educates visitors on rules and Discover Pass enforcement.
• Provides routine maintenance and stewardship; supervises lower-level maintenance projects and schedules routine grounds upkeep.
• Provides registration and customer service; offers general information and area specifics to the public.
• Performs administrative duties; completes hiring paperwork and park CRTs.
• Supervises lower-level staff; follows agency policies and bargaining agreement.

Skills

Learning mindset

Customer focus

Education

Two years of college or related experience

Job description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking a Park Ranger 1 for Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park in Chelan County. This seven-month, seasonal role begins March 16 and ends October 15 each year, with park housing available at a subsidized rate.

The position requires physical work outdoors, a valid driver’s license, and compliance with state park rules and safety protocols. Responsibilities include rule enforcement, maintenance, visitor assistance, and administrative duties.