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 recruitment is for one full-time permanent seasonal Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 1 position at Wenatchee Confluence State Park located in Chelan County, Washington.

This is an eight-month seasonal position.  The season dates are April 1st through November 30th, yearly.

For more information on Wenatchee Confluence State Park, click here.

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

The Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist performs a variety of park’s ground maintenance including mowing turf, aerating and fertilizing lawns, pruning trees, repairing mowers and irrigation equipment all to keep the park manicured for the public’s enjoyment. A well-manicured park contributes to the agency’s vision of our parks being cherished destinations that all Washingtonians enjoy, appreciate and proud support.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Grounds Maintenance
  • Mowing and trimming
  • Aerates, seeds
  • Pruning and planting
• Assist with Park Aide training
• Operates and maintains automatic irrigation system
• Maintain and assist with repairs to electronic valves, broken lines, sprinkler heads, buildings, facilities, equipment
• Programs all irrigation controllers and maintains water schedule
• Perform winterization of domestic and irrigation systems
• Maintains minor equipment and vehicle maintenance
• Mixing and applying herbicides
• Answers visitor questions about facilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of gardening or grounds keeping experience.
• 18 years of age and older.

AND

• A valid unrestricted driver’s license (other than corrective lenses).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating and maintaining lawn mowing equipment and small grounds equipment such as blowers, string trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Experience in loading and towing equipment.
• Pesticide applicator’s license.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:
All career seasonal Grounds & Nursery Service Specialists are required to wear a uniform.  A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Grounds & Nursery Service Specialist 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, rain gear, etc.

HOW TO APPLY:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 02296 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.

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 Jose Velazquez at Jose.Velazquez@parks.wa.gov or (509)664-6373.