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 recruitment is for one full-time, non-permanent Senior Park Aide position at Conconully State Park located in Okanogan County, Washington.

The season dates for this position are March 1st (3/1) through November 15th  (11/15).

For more information on Conconully Lake State Park, click here.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager listed in the “Supplemental Information” section of this publication.

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, this position is essential to Washington State Park’s mission of operating, enhancing, interpreting, and protecting our park’s recreational, cultural, historical, and natural sites.  This position assists with the mission and related tasks in the daily operations and routine maintenance of the park associated properties.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads Park Aides and volunteers.
• Perform routine maintenance of park grounds, structure, utility system, vehicles, equipment, tools, trails, fences, restrooms, etc.
• Daily cleaning of restrooms, trash collection, and litter pick up.
• Perform removal of noxious weed control using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain park lawns using mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and various other tools.
• Clean and maintain all park equipment.
• Perform daily campground registration tasks.
• Collect, sort, and count park revenue.
• Educate the public on park rules and regulations, local events, activities, and historical information.
• Compile monthly equipment reports, fuel logs, and timesheets.
• Develop and presents interpretive programs and develops displays and camp events.

REQUIRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

OR

• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent),

OR 

• Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a parks agency. A combination of experience (WCC and Park Aide) may be used provided candidate has at least three months experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).

AND

• A valid unrestricted driver’s license (other than corrective lenses).
• At least 18 years old.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year experience with professional housekeeping or janitorial duties.
• Experience working independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Providing customer service in a positive and professional manner.

 HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 04213 when searching for the job announcement. You must attach 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.

NOTE:  Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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 Dakota Hinton at Dakota.Hinton@PARKS.WA.GOV and (509) 826-7408.