Salary: $19.88 Hourly Location : Tacoma, WA Job Type: Extra Hire Job Number: 25-00181 Department: Parks and Recreation Services Division: Parks-Park Maintenance Opening Date: 07/03/2025 Closing Date: 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description
- This position is not eligible for County benefits.
- Saturday to Wednesday, closing shift.
Position SummaryWhy It's a Great Opportunity: As a Park Ambassador, you will provide customer service to patrons within Pierce County Parks Central Region. You will primarily work at Spanaway Park and Sprinker Recreation Center but may also spend time at our smaller park operations in the region. You will be responsible for providing directions to park amenities, answering questions about uses, and helping those navigate park congestion and recreation opportunities. You will also enforce park codes throughout the parks to create a safe environment for the public. Why It's a Great Department: Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5,200 acres of open space, trails, developed and undeveloped parks. We provide recreation programs and infrastructure in active and passive parks and trails. The department consists of three divisions: Parks and Recreation, Administration, and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainable practices, live healthy lifestyles, and enjoy vibrant community spaces. Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation DepartmentCore Daily Responsibilities:
- Understand and enforce all Park Codes
- Provide a point of contact for all patrons in need of assistance
- Maintain a safe, clean and family friendly environment
- Insure proper use of facility
- Inspect park grounds for vandalism and unsafe situations
- Fill out required reports
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to apply established policies and procedures
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits of established policies and procedures
- Ability to provide service to the public in a courteous and respectful manner
- Displays high standards of professional behavior and ethical conduct
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Current driver's license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Work in hot and cool temperatures
- Work weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Security background/experience is recommended
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. Supplemental Information To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) ###-####, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews. At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home? We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Our benefits:Sick Leave Extra hires are eligible to receive sick leave in accordance with the WA State Minimum Wage Act. Extra hires are not eligible for other County benefits. Social Security All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Pro-tem Judges in District Court, Pro-tem Superior Court Commissioners, Extra Hires with Retirement, and Work Study Students with Retirement are eligible for Retirement and Deferred Compensation and Social Security. Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment may be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site. 01 Are you willing to work weekends, holidays or other irregular hours?
02 Please share why you feel you would be a great candidate for this role. 03 Please describe any experience you have in working security or in a community safety role. Required Question
