Park Ranger Aide

Park Ranger Aide

Salary

$15.76 Hourly

Location

Parks & Rec - Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA

Job Type

WAE - Hourly

Job Number

09453

Department

RECREATION

Opening Date

07/31/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Come join the Parks division of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department! If you enjoy working outdoors in a collaborative work environment and would like the opportunity to care for your community by providing quality services and maintenance we have a great opportunity for you.

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

This is a part-time position where the selected candidate will perform routine work in limited areas of park operations, customer service, and maintenance in city parks. This position works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or successful completion of a GED.
• Some experience in park operations and maintenance is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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I have graduated with a high school diploma or completed a GED.

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your years of experience in park operations and maintenance.

• No previous experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

04

I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the Citys current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that this position requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this is a part-time position and the weekly hours will be no more than 25 hours per week, and may be less.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr