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 Senior Park Aide position at Lake Chelan State Park located in Chelan County, Washington.

The season dates for this position are April 1st (4/1) through September 30th (9/30), yearly.

For more information on Lake Chelan State Park, click here

Please Note – The closing date for this recruitment has been extended.  If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.

Under general supervision by the Park Ranger 2, this position independently performs duties that include park maintenance, operations and public relations. This position directly supports this mission by supporting and completing projects directly related to area parks’ operations and esthetics.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide primary customer service functions and serve as CAMIS lead for parks in the south end of the area and ensure systems are operable.
• Maintain understanding of the CAMIS system hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot CAMIS computer issues and serve as the point of contact with CAMIS technical support.
• Process financial records and keep reports up to date and accurate for the area.
• Review mail for action items and carryout tasks within your delegated area of operation.
• Respond to inquiries from Parks’ staff, partnership groups, other agencies, and the public within your area of knowledge; verbally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of park rules and policies to ensure accurate sharing of information.
• Review written documents for accuracy and completeness following proper rules of grammar and agency correspondence guidelines.
• Collect, compile, and report regular park data per agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain area inventories as directed; order, receive, and maintain supplies.
• Maintain and update the area desk manuals and plans.

REQUIRED:

• 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 providing the  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 career seasonal 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.

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 02677 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 Shaley Kruse at shaley.kruse@parks.wa.gov and (509) 687-3710