This recruitment will be used to fill three (3), permanent- seasonal, Park Aide position for Brooks Memorial, Maryhill and Columbia Hills State Parks, located in Klickitat County, WA.

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The season dates for these positions are:

• Brooks Memorial (Klickitat County) – March 1st (3/1) through October 31st (10/31), yearly
• Maryhill (Klickitat County) – April 1st (4/1) through October 31st (10/31), yearly
• Columbia Hills (Klickitat County) – April 1st (4/1) through October 31st (10/31), yearly

Under the direct supervision of a Park Ranger 2, these positions will be required to learn and apply skills needed to carry out the daily operation, maintenance and administration of Brooks Memorial State Park and it’s satellite parks.  This position will be scheduled to work either day, evening, weekend and/or holidays.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds maintenance work, such as cutting grass, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, and picking up litter.
• Maintain park lawns using a mower, weed eater, trimmer, and various maintenance tools.
• Provide park information to visitors and answer phones.
• Register campers, collect, sort and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms, vault toilets and lodge using appropriate chemical cleaners.
• Follows posted cleaning procedures to clean toilets, urinals, sinks, walls, shower stalls, floors, etc.
• Restocks paper supplies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds.
• Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver’s license – If your DL is out of state (other than WA State), you will be required to show proof of a valid and current unrestricted driver’s license at the time of the interview.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid/CPR certified.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 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 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 equipment.
• Ability to perform general maintenance to park buildings and facilities.
• Ability to perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Ability to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:
All Park Aides are required to wear a uniform.  A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee.  All seasonal Park Aides will receive 4 shirts the first year (2 shirts each year afterwards), 1 baseball cap, 1 jacket each 5 years, a clothing stipend of $150.00 per calendar year, and a boot stipend of $150 every 2 years.  Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

  HOW TO APPLY:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 02282 when searching for the job announcement. You must embed in your application three professional references.

*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: http://www.dop.wa.gov/recruitment/JobSeekerServices/Pages/UnionInformation.aspx

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 Mark Harris at Mark.Harris@Parks.wa.gov or (509) 773-5007.