SEASONAL PARK AIDE - RANGER

SEASONAL PARK AIDE - RANGER

Salary

$15.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Location

Reno, NV

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

60016000 (8/2026)

Department

Community Services Department

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Position Information

Under general supervision, performs basic manual labor and maintenance and/or public service or guide assignments in the Washoe County Park System; and performs related work as required.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a current non-benefitted seasonal vacancy in the Community Services Department - Regional Parks and Open Space Division. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Seasonal Positions are full or part-time and last no longer than 6 months.

Location: Various Washoe County Parks.

Weekend and evening shifts may be required.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Minimum Qualifications

Three months of public contact experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certificate

• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Conditions of Employment

Individuals appointed to this classification will be required to submit to a medical examination. The cost of the examination will be covered by Washoe County.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit. "Seasonal hourly employee" means the position is not to exceed six (6) months. Seasonal Hourly employees are "at will" employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Retired PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775-687-4200 to check for yearly updates.

What Happens Next

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit an email to:

Joanna Schultz jschultz@washoecounty.gov

Required Information/Materials:

Please include the following in your email:

• Subject Line: Position title(s) you are applying for

• Contact Information:

• Full name

• Phone number

• Email address

• Qualifications Statement: Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for each position which you are applying for, which may include:

• Relevant work experience (paid or volunteer) to include dates of employment/volunteer service and hours worked/volunteered per week

• School activities, clubs, or sports participation

• Leadership roles or special responsibilities

• Relevant skills or certifications

• Additional Materials (Optional):

• Resume

• References

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Emails will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Selection Process:

• Emails will be reviewed for minimum qualifications
• Applicants who have the most potential for success will be contacted for an interview

Questions?

Contact: Joanna Schultz

jschultz@washoecounty.gov

(775) 328-2047

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Employer Washoe County

Address 1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A Rm. 220

Reno, Nevada, 89512

Phone 775-328-2081

Website https://www.washoecounty.gov/