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 will be used to fill one full-time, permanent, career seasonal, Senior Park Aide position for Steamboat Rock State Park located in Grant County, Washington.  This position is mainly a booth/office position, working in the welcome center helping with registration, customer service, etc.

The season dates for this position is March 1st (3/1) through October 31st (10/31), yearly. 

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

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, the Senior Park Aide will be a lead worker and direct other Park Aides to carry out the daily operations of the Park Contact Station and perform light maintenance duties within Steamboat Rock State Park.  This position is scheduled to work either day or evening shifts depending on the Parks’ needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead Park Aides
• Perform grounds maintenance and cleaning of all park facilities, including picnic sites, trails, and roads.
• Process reservations and walk-in registrations using the CAMIS system.
• Collect, sort, and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.
• Provide park information to visitors and answer phones.
• Maintain park facilities through light routine and semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform maintenance and light repairs on all park trails, picnic areas and campsites.
• Perform grounds keeping maintenance using power and hand tools to clear brush and trees, prune shrubs, rake leaves, weed and flower bed maintenance.
• Maintain park lawns using a mower, weed eater, trimmers, and various maintenance tools.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.

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 (except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.
• At least 18 years old.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience with Point of Sale Systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working independently with minimum supervision.

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 00822 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:
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 information about this position, please contact Mitch Thayer at Mitch.Thayer@parks.wa.gov or (509) 681-0267.