Park Ranger

 Join Our Team as a Park Ranger!

Are you ready to take your love for the outdoors to the next level? Kootenai County is looking for a skilled Park Ranger to help keep our parks, waterways, and trails safe, clean, and ready for visitors. This isn’t your typical desk job — it’s for people who love the outdoors, hard work, and making a real difference in the community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Pay: $23.25 to $27.61 per hour, depending on experience.
• Amazing Benefits: Enjoy an exceptional benefits package including health care for eligible employees and their dependents at our free medical clinic offering primary care, select medications, select lab services, and more.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on years of service—because we believe in giving you the time to recharge!
• Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with a robust retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), helping you plan for a comfortable future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and public student loan forgiveness eligibility.

What You’d Do:

• Work in remote backcountry locations, on snowmobile trails, and on the water — in all kinds of weather.
• Perform heavy physical labor year-round, including hiking in winter conditions.
• Maintain, repair, and improve parks, trails, vessels, vehicles, and public facilities.
• Interact with the public and enforce civil infractions when necessary.
• Use a variety of skills including construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and welding.

• Want a career with diverse responsibilities and opportunities to learn new skills
• Explore the full job description to see if this role is the right fit for you 

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience (Park Ranger, grounds maintenance, heavy equipment, mechanics, electrical, plumbing, welding, or millwright work) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid or obtainable Class “A” CDL (preference for those who already have it)
• Ability to obtain First Aid and Advanced CPR certification within 1 year
• Ability to obtain State of Idaho Boater Safety, Department Vessel Operators, Snowgroomer, Snowmobile/UTV/ATV, and Watercraft certifications within 1 year

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy working outdoors in any weather conditions
• Have excellent customer service skills and love interacting with the public
• Thrive in a team environment and take pride in your work
• Have experience maintaining commercial or public park grounds and facilities

Location:
Work in beautiful northern Idaho! Kootenai County is surrounded by mountains, over 20 pristine lakes, and endless outdoor adventures. The county seat, Coeur d’Alene, sits on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene — an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Check out more about living in Kootenai County here! 

If you're motivated, dependable, and ready to help keep Kootenai County’s parks and trails safe, clean, and running smoothly — we want you on our team. Apply today and be part of the crew that keeps the outdoors open and accessible for everyone.

Submit your cover letter, resume and relevant certifications through Kootenai County Employment Opportunities

 We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact Us:
 Human Resources: (208) 446-1640
 Email: kcrecruit@kcgov.us

Equal Opportunity Employer | Veterans’ Preference | Drug-Free Workplace