If you love the outdoors and working with the public - great news - Washington State Parks is hiring! There are numerous permanent Park Ranger 1 positions and seasonal openings across the state.
So, just what does a Park Ranger 1 do? If hired, you will be responsible to protect, preserve and enhance the state s parks and natural resources, while at the same time making sure park visitors are safe. You will also be a limited-commission law enforcement officer, which means you will be issuing non-traffic civil infraction notices. The Ranger 1 also oversees the daily operations and maintenance of the park. The Ranger 1 position is just the beginning of a career as a full-fledged park ranger and averages a monthly salary of $3500 to $4500.