Salary
$2,929.00 – $3,792.00 Monthly
Location
Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Job Type
Full Time – Permanent
Department
Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Number
2021-00789
Closing
2/15/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENCY PROFILE                                                                                                       
 
State Parks is governed by a board of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the Governor. Commission members serve staggered six-year terms, setting public policy and guiding the agency. The Washington state park system includes more than 100 developed parks, recreation programs, trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
                  
Our Mission
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington’s most treasured lands, waters and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives. 

Our Vision
Washington’s state parks will be cherished destinations with natural, cultural, recreational, artistic and interpretive experiences that all Washingtonians enjoy, appreciate and proudly support.

 
Washington State Parks employs more than 500 permanent staff and more than 350 seasonal and temporary staff throughout the state. The headquarters office is located in Tumwater, and region offices are located in Burlington, East Wenatchee and Tumwater.
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This announcement is for one full-time, permanent, Contracts Assistant position at Park headquarters located in Tumwater, Washington.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager listed in the “Supplemental Information” section of this publication.

For more information on Washington State Parks please visit click here!

Duties

This position has responsibility for assisting Contracts Specialists which perform a variety of procurement functions in support of agency-wide operations.  This position will assist in acquiring vital services, products, and equipment.  The Contracts Assistant will also support other financial functions and provide backup to warehouse and mailroom work.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with the review of contract proposals and documents for conformance with law, develop bid invitations, check and develop contract status reports, review billings for contracted goods or services, maintain contract financial status information, and develop contract close-out letters and reports.
  • Assist in the development of contract specifications, or determination of contract performance.
  • Review various contract related documents.
  • Input, verify and monitor information logs for noticeable issues.
  • Monitor emails for questions, complaints, debrief requests and/or protest filings.
  • Review bank deposit reports, shift summaries, credit card transaction reports, and receipts.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, contracting or purchasing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, or public administration, or a closely related field.
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in the development, administration, or termination of contracts.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook including the ability to create, edit, modify and delete documents and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both written and oral.
  • Ability to perform basic and some complex mathematical calculations.
  • Take personal responsibility for actions and decisions.
Supplemental Information
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 00789 when searching for the job announcement.

You must attach or embed in your application the following: 

  • Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
  • Current resume.
  • Three professional references.

All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.  The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/
Diversity Policy Statement
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:
  • Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
  • Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
  • Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
  • Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
  • Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about this position, please contact Michael Maverick at Michael.Maverick@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8633.