Assistant Park Ranger – Lewis Creek Visitor Center

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature Are you a person who endlessly tries to figure out whats happening in the woods Do you talk about plants and animals so much that it annoys friends Is pulling English ivy your idea of fun If so our team at Bellevue Parks & Community Services is looking for you!

The Lewis Creek Visitor Center Assistant Park Ranger introduces people to the outdoors by developing delivering and marketing environmental programs staffing our visitor centers patrolling parks providing administrative support hosting community volunteers and engaging with our partners. The natural resources of our Bellevue Parks speak a language we humans cant always understand help us interpret them to our guests!

Schedule:Up to 30 hours per week work shift FridaySunday 9am4:30pm (shift may vary and include evenings weekends on-call and holidays as needed)

• Develop and deliver environmental education and interpretive programs including nature walks educational programs nature-themed crafts facility tours workshops partner lectures and other outreach programs.
  
• Provide support at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center and associated programs. Tasks may include program development marketing program delivery administrative tasks opening/closing facilities staffing the front desk day-to-day facility management answering phones greeting visitors answering questions utilizing registration software conducting surveys and guiding tours.
  
• Patrol parks as assigned providing customer service to park guests educating guests about park rules and regulations informal interpretation wildlife-related messaging accurately maintaining park patrol logs and inspecting park amenities.
  
• Assist staff in program areas including but not limited to the Natural Resources Division volunteer program Bellevue Naturalist Training Program and summer Park Patrol.
  
• Assist the Park Ranger with administration of the Natural Resource Divisions volunteer program including scheduling training hosting data collection and overall program coordination.
  
• Respond quickly and safely to emergency situations.
  
• Assist with the development of various forms of interpretive media including flyers brochures displays and exhibits.
  
• Assist with other Natural Resource Division special projects events and operations as assigned.
  

• Education or experience in environmental interpretation education natural resource management wildlife science forestry or other closely related fields preferred OR any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Experience developing and delivering public outreach programs interpretive media and/ or education programs on environmental topics preferred.
• Experience working collaboratively with volunteers in the context of environmental restoration and interpretation preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with park guests in a courteous diplomatic and professional manner is essential.
• Must be able to work with the public volunteers contractors and staff as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong customer service written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including weekends evenings and holidays as needed is essential.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid drivers license required by date of hire; regular driving is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Current original drivers abstract required at time of interview.

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.
• Employee must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire

• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week orless

• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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