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This recruitment is for one part-time, permanent, Senior Park Aide position for Camano Island State Park located in Island County, Washington. 

This posting has been reposted and remain open until filled. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply before July 14th, 2021 when a review of applicants will be completed. The hiring authority reserves the right to fill this position at any time after that date without notice.  If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.   

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

Duties

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, this position is essential to the state park’s mission of operating, enhancing, and protecting our Parks’ recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites.  The Senior Park Aide will assist and contribute toward all aspects of park operations and will lead work responsibilities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead Park Aides
• Perform grounds maintenance and cleaning of all park facilities, including picnic sites, cabins, campsites, trails, restrooms, and roads.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.
• Maintain the boat launch ramp.
• Maintain park facilities through light routine and semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds keeping maintenance using power and hand tools to clear brush and trees, prune shrubs, and rake leaves.
• Maintain park lawns using a mower, weed eater, trimmers, and various maintenance tools.
• Register campers, collect, sort, and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.
• Provide park information to visitors and educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, and historic information.
• Collect, sort, and count park revenue.
• Prepare attendance and interpretive reports, equipment usage reports, and safety logs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:
All permanent Senior Park Aides are required to wear a uniform.  A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Senior Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks’ employee.  This position will receive 4 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after year 1), 1 jacket (per 5 calendar years), 1 baseball cap, a clothing stipend of $150.00 per calendar year, and a boot stipend of $150.00 per 2 calendar years.  Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 04572 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 Alison Clark at Alison.Clark@Parks.wa.gov or (360) 387-3031.