Employment Opportunities
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission employs approximately
500 full-time workers and 400 temporary workers in locations across the state.
Types of jobs vary widely, from park rangers and aides to engineering, planning,
construction and clerical positions. Each one plays an important role in the operation,
maintenance, improvement and protection of Washington's cherished state parks.
Note: Washington State Parks does not charge a fee for applications
and job information.
Washington State job application form
Availability Statement.pdf
Personal History Statement.pdf
Fitness Protocol.doc
Rangers, Aides and WCC:
Other Postions (File Downloads):
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic,
sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities,
persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans
and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons
needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format
may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 902-8565, hr@parks.wa.gov
or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
Diversity Policy Statement
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating
an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment - one that
embraces the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes
this commitment because:
- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission,
properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people
of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations,
veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities
nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand
programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The
Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a
workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.