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Duties

Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Park Manager, this position will be a lead worker, and direct other park aides to carry out the daily operation, maintenance, and administration of Lake Wenatchee State Park.  This position is scheduled to work either day or evening shifts depending on park need.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Park Aides.
• Answer phones and provide park information to the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, and activities.
• Assist rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional, clean in appearance, and safe for the public and staff. 
• Perform grounds maintenance and clean all park facilities, including picnic sites, trails, campsites, restrooms, and roads.
• Daily camping registration program and train other staff in the system.
• Maintain park lawns using mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and various other tools.
• Assist with maintaining park grounds, structures, utility systems, boats, vehicles, tools, trails, fences, restrooms, turf, and irrigation systems.
• Register campers, collect, sort, and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.
• Complete monthly equipment and safety logs, reconcile funds collected, timesheets, and other administrative tasks that may develop in the future.

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

• High School diploma or GED.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license (other than corrective lenses).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn and interpret park rules, area information, and local history and educate park visitors.
• Ability to lead and instruct others and follow direction.
• Ability to maintain park facilities through light routine and semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain organization, communication, and a reasonable completion time and quality.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and small and large equipment.
• Ability to meet and greet park visitors in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance for all types of equipment, large and small.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Per Governor Inslee’s Emergency Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), all Washington State Parks employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021.  Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status.  No start date will be approved until you have verified your vaccine status.  If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruitment team at HR.Recruitment@parks.wa.gov.

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, and a clothing stipend of $150.00 per calendar year.  Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Supplemental Information

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 11493 when searching for the job announcement.

You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Cover letter that specifically addresses the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references.

**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 more information about this position, please contact Trevor Wylie at Trevor.Wylie@parks.wa.gov or by phone at (509) 630-5121.