Senior Park Aide: Lead Park Operations & Stewardship

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform stipend

Job summary

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking a Senior Park Aide in the Federal Way, WA area. This permanent, on-site role supports park operations, visitor services, and interpretive programs at Tahoma Gateway Area West, including Dash Point and Saltwater State Parks.

The position requires leading Park Aides, performing maintenance tasks, and robust public education about park rules and history. Core hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with weekend work and frequent field activities.

Qualifications

• Valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and 18+ years old.
• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent) and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.
• Twelve (12) months' experience in a Washington Conservation Corps or park agency program with related duties and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Leads Park Aides.
• Performs maintenance on campsites, park buildings, restrooms, trails, and roads; removes ashes and litter.
• Operates park vehicles to perform maintenance.
• Assists with daily camping registration; trains other staff.
• Provides information to visitors about park rules, events, and history.

Skills

Driver's license

Grounds maintenance

Supervisory ability

Job description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking a Senior Park Aide in the Federal Way, WA area. This permanent, on-site role supports park operations, visitor services, and interpretive programs at Tahoma Gateway Area West, including Dash Point and Saltwater State Parks.

The position requires leading Park Aides, performing maintenance tasks, and robust public education about park rules and history. Core hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with weekend work and frequent field activities.