Park Aide; Battle Ground Area Parks

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it!

Temporary Washington State Park Aide jobs are perfect forelfalt:

• People who like to get outside and enjoy nature, do physical work, and contribute to a truly important mission - maintaining a fantastic Parks system for everyone!
• Individuals who are interested in a longer‑term career with State Parks. Many permanent staff, including members of our executive team, started their careers as Park Aides.
• Students who are looking for summer work.
• Active retirees looking for work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world. Less than full‑time work is a possibility in many locations.

• Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work.
• Great teammates who care about their work.
• Learning and refining a set of very practical and transferrable job skills.
• Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well‑being.
• Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail, to orcas and moose, and everything in between.

• Weekend work is expected, and you might be asked to work evening shifts.
• Our Parks are busiest on spring and summer holidays, so we need more of our workers to be on schedule those days. Getting time off around a holiday is Indien.
• Bathroom cleaning is a task that most Park Aides get to experience fairly regularly.
• Most positions are at least moderately physical – walking, raking, bending, kneeling, lifting and moving lighter items (and heavier ones with assistance). If that is not … … you may still want to read the announcement carefully to determine if there might be a position dedicated to less physical work at the park(s) you are interested in.

Park housing and RV parking are not available for this area.

These positions will fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions located throughout the Battle Ground Area;
Battle Ground Lake, Beacon Rock and Paradise Point State Parks. The majority of positions are available and may begin March, April, May, or June and generally are 3‑5 months in duration. The number of vacancies will vary from park to park.

These positions are scheduled to work 40 hours a week and may offer less than full‑time work for the entire period of employment or for specific dates.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in‑office presence is required to perform essential functions.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

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Battle Ground Lake State USP Park

Battle Ground Lake State Park (located in Clark County) is a forested camping park in the Cascade Mountain foothills; its proximity to Vancouver and Portland and its cool green lake make it a great escape from the bustle of city and suburbs. The 280‑acre park offers sprouts, bicyclists, horse trails and a primitive equestrian camping area. The spring‑fed lake is attractive to swimmers and paddlers and is stocked with trout, making it a favorite of anglers.

Beacon Rock State Park

Beacon Rock State Park (located in Skamania County) is a 4,456‑acre year‑round camping park located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Beacon Rock itself is the core of an ancient volcano. The park includes 9,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River and more than 20 miles of roads and trails open to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use.

Paradise Point State Park

Paradise Point State Park (located in Clark County) is a 88‑acre camping park with 6,180 feet of freshwater shoreline next to the interstate. The park offers unguarded swimming on the Lewis River and campsites in open grass or wooded areas as well as a small apple orchard.

Under Supervision of the Park Ranger, Park…