Park Ranger ; and Career Seasonal Parks

Job Title: Park Ranger 1

Location: Multiple locations, Washington State

Compensation: $4,320 - $5,812 monthly ($51,840 - $69,744 annually)

Closes: February 25, 2026, at 11:59pm PST

Come join Washington State Parks as a Park Ranger 1 where you're responsible for preserving and enhancing our state parks and natural resources.

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple permanent and career seasonal (return every year) Park Ranger 1 positions located throughout Washington State.

• Beebe Bridge State Park - full time, permanent position in Orondo, WA. Housing is available at a subsidized cost but may not be immediately available. Beebe Bridge State Park (Douglas County) is a scenic 56‑acre riverfront getaway near Chelan with swimming, boating, pickleball, campgrounds and activities.
• Lewis & Clark State Park - 6‑month career seasonal position (April 16 to October 15 annually, starting April 16, 2026) in Winlock, WA. Housing not available. Lewis & Clark State Park (Lewis County) is a 616‑acre camping park in old‑growth forest.
• Rainbow Falls State Park - 8‑month career seasonal position (April 1 to November 30 annually, starting April 1, 2026) in Chehalis, WA. Housing available at a subsidized cost. Rainbow Falls State Park (Lewis County) is a 129‑acre camping park on the Chehalis River.
• Tolmie State Park - 6‑month career seasonal position (April 1 to September 30 annually, starting April 1, 2026) in Olympia, WA. Housing not available. Tolmie State Park (Thurston County) offers beach exploration, hiking, clamming, scubadiving, an underwater park with artificial reef.
• Twanoh State Park - 6‑month career seasonal position (April 16 to October 15 annually, starting April 16, 2026) in Union, WA. Housing not available. Twanoh State Park (Mason County) is a 188‑acre park on Hood Canal with swimming, boating and shoreline.

As a Park Ranger 1, you will work outdoors in a scenic environment and be part of a diverse state park system. Washington State Parks encourages equity, diversity, and inclusion; candidates of all backgrounds are welcome.

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• Rule & regulation compliance
  • Educates visitors on rules, including Discover Pass enforcement.
• Routine maintenance and stewardship
  • Supervises and completes lower‑level maintenance projects.
  • Assigns and schedules routine grounds and facilities maintenance.
  • Ensures cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with standards.
  • Inspects lower‑level projects for compliance.
  • Cleans restrooms and other facilities.
• Registration and customer service
  • Provides general information, rules, emergency assistance, and area specific information.
• Administrative duties
  • Completes new employee hiring paperwork.
  • Finishes park Cash Receipt Transmittals.
• Supervises lower‑level staff
  • Provides oversight and instruction to staff, work groups, and volunteers.
  • Follows agency policies, statewide regulations, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• High school diploma or GED.
• United States citizen or legal to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license (unrestricted, other than corrective lenses).
• Must be 21 years old.
• Two (2) years of college credits, military, law enforcement, natural resource, or recreation field experience.

• Experience performing minor construction and repair work.
• Grounds maintenance experience (cutting grass, weeding, pruning, raking, litter pickup).
• Supervisory experience.

• Ability and willingness to effectively manage emergency situations.
• Adaptability to changing business needs.
• Accurate and timely completion of forms and reports.
• Consistent enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Educate and influence park users for voluntary compliance.
• Interpret and represent agency policies and direction.
• Maintain tools and organized workspace.
• Make independent decisions to achieve desired results.
• Effective verbal communication.
• Use of Microsoft Office.
• Friendly, positive, approachable demeanor.
• Leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Clarity in writing.
• Knowledge of interpretive methods and techniques.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn, grow, adapt, and increase knowledge.
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