Park Ranger

VACANCY ANN#: STOI-26-066

TITLE:

PARK RANGER

DEPARTMENT: DNR/PARK RANGERS

SUPERVISOR: LEAD PARK RANGER

LOCATION:

WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY: $28.87 - $32.00 PER HOUR

OPENING DATE: JULY 29, 2026

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 12, 2026

Theobjectiveof the Spokane Tribal Park Ranger Division is the monitoring and preservation of all cultural and natural resources that the Spokane tribe of Indians has or have hadvested interest in. These resources include but not limited to:
Lands, water, habitat, wild game monitoring, and preservation of Culturally significant areas. The intent of this active enforcement,preservation and protection of these vital resources will be to safeguard these assets for future generations.

• Enforcement of all Federal, State, and Tribal laws adopted by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
• Responsible for the protection, safety and wellbeing of all people and property under the jurisdiction of the Spokane Tribe.
• Protection of all cultural and natural resources of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
• Actively patrol all waters within the jurisdiction of the Spokane Tribe.
• Patrol all lands within the jurisdiction of the Spokane Tribe.
• Patrol lands outside the exterior boundaries that are owned, have cultural or legal interests by the Spokane tribe.
• Rangers willassistin the preservation and enforcement of all laws governing the use and protection of Spokane Tribal hunting and fishing laws and regulations.
• Assist the Department of Natural Resources with the preservation and management of all resources of the Spokane Tribe.
• Sell fishing and camping permits are authorized by the Spokane Tribe.
• Work closely with all agencies assigned to the protection and enforcement on
  
  Lake Roosevelt recreation area.
• Investigate civil, ARPA violations, NAGPRA violations, Tribal resolution violations, and other applicable laws of the Spokane Tribe.
• Keep, safeguard, andmaintainall equipment issued and needed to perform duties assigned.
• Other duties assigned related to the Ranger program.

• Must be able to gather information and complete detailed reports.
• Safelyoperatevehicles in all weather and road conditions.
• Communicate effectively and coherently over enforcement radios.
• Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in written format.
• Good knowledge of the laws and ordinances governing local law enforcement.
• Load, unload, aim, fire andmaintainweapons at levels ofproficiencyand standards.
• Familiar with the Spokane Tribal Park Ranger policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain and use efficiently all department vehicles,boatsand assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of computer applications, copiers, fax, projectors, etc.
• Knowledge of community programs providing youth services

• Must be a US Citizen who is a lawful permanent resident.
• Must have a BIA or State Peace/Police officer certification in good standings or up to one year to complete certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to legallypossessand carry a firearmin accordance with Federal, State and Tribal Law.
• No History of Crimes related to dishonesty.
• In the past 5yearsno personal or professional issues with the Use or Sale of Controlled Substances.
• Must have andmaintainabove standard driving record and be insurable by the Spokane Tribe of Indians insurance provider.
• Education and trainingpertainingtojob description.
• NO FELONY CONVICTIONS.
• NO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS.

* Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

* FBI Background – Positions involving regular contact with, or control over, Indian Children in accordance with the Federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, Public Law 101-630

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation