Seasonal Park Ranger

Seasonal Rangers provide customer service throughout the City of Kirkland’s park system with a focus on our waterfront parks during the busy summer season. Seasonal Rangers provide education and information regarding park rules and regulations, ensure the payment of moorage fees and enforce the rules of the City of Kirkland harbors, respond to reports of off-leash dogs or other safety concerns, open and close parks, pick up litter, update signage, collect garbage, and restock, clean, and sanitize picnic shelters and restrooms in partnership with the greater Parks Management division.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Public relations and customer service to community members using the park and visiting the Harbors.
• Enforce moorage payment is made in a timely manner and follow up with boater’s in non-compliance.
• Maintain daily moorage and incident logs.
• Manage reserved areas of the Harbors for boaters and tour ships and ensure areas are open for those who have made proper arrangements.
• Enforcement of park rules, harbor rules, moorage regulations and other laws and regulations pertaining to the site.
• Provide support and education to community members using the parks.
• The Park Ranger will have a limited commission to issue warning and violation notices for parks rules.
• The position may be asked to help maintain the park facilities by opening and closing parks, emptying garbage cans, picking up litter, updating signage, and assisting in the maintenance of the restroom facility and basic dock maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to operate a City vehicle, and perform foot patrols.
• Ability to use the computer for reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Ability to establish positive communication while enforcing park rules.  Knows and understands Park rules and City ordinances.
• Must be able to keep accurate logs, documentation and reports.
• First-aid / CPR and ability to respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of Parks & Community Services business and best management practices.
• Must have excellent communication skills and demeanor.  
• Excellent situational awareness and ability to discern difficult situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to interpret and enforce specific sections of the Kirkland Municipal Code (KMC).

• Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in marina operations and safe boating practices, community outreach and education, enforcement of local regulations, public health and safety, and natural resource management. 
• One year of customer service experience. 
• AA or BA/BS degree in education, public health and safety, natural resources management, or a related field. 

Hours of Work:

• This seasonal program operates May through September.
• Hours of work vary between 11am and 9pm. [A typical shift may be 4, 6, or 8 hours in duration].
• Evenings, Weekends and Holidays are required (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) as part of regular shift.

Working Conditions & Physical Activities:

• Position works outdoors in all weather in parks and public marinas. Occasionally requires lifting of supplies and equipment of up to 50 pounds. Requires driving and walking within and between parks along the length of the Kirkland waterfront; may include bending, reaching, and the use of small hand tools.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application.  Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter.  Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail.  Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Review of applicants will be made by 15th day of original posting.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings.  Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.