Park Rangers
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About The Position
King County Parks Division is launching a new Park Ranger Program, and we're looking for passionate, community-focused Park Rangers to be part of this exciting initiative! This is your chance to work outdoors, engage with the public, and help create a welcoming, positive and safe environment across our parks, trails, and open spaces. King County Parks is looking for dedicated and community-minded Park Rangers to serve as environmental stewards and goodwill ambassadors in our parks, trails, and open spaces. As a Park Ranger, you will play a mission-critical role in ensuring a positive and inclusive experience for all visitors by providing on-site customer service, safety assistance, and public education. Your work will focus on educating park users about park rules, encouraging voluntary compliance, and escalating concerns to emergency responders when necessary. This role requires regular patrols by vehicle, bicycle, and foot across both urban and backcountry parks and trails in all seasons. You will engage directly with the public, conduct community outreach, document and report incidents using GIS technology, address park code violations, administer first aid, and coordinate with emergency services when needed. As a Park Ranger, you will be at the forefront of creating a welcoming and safe environment for all park visitors. You will navigate diverse community dynamics, problem-solve complex situations, and collaborate with various agencies to support public safety efforts. This is a mission-critical, on-site position that may also serve as a key point of contact during countywide or park emergencies, requiring availability during such events.
