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Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it! The\u00a0Park Aide\u00a0<\/strong>performs\u00a0a variety of tasks at\u00a0a\u00a0State park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include\u00a0anything from registering\u00a0campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, area beautification, or explaining park rules. The specific duties\u00a0will have some variation by park location.<\/p>\n \u00a0___________________________<\/em>\n<\/p>\n This recruitment will be used to fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions located throughout\u00a0the\u00a0Blue Mountain\u00a0Area;\u00a0Camp Wooten, Columbia Plateau Trail, Fields Spring, Lewis & Clark Trail, Lyons Ferry, Palouse Falls\u00a0and Sacajawea State Parks. Most positions are 3-5 months in duration, beginning in April-May. The number of vacancies and housing availability will vary from park to park.<\/strong><\/p>\n Positions may be scheduled to work 40 hours a week during the busiest months but may be scheduled for less than full-time at the beginning and end of the season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \nTo read about other current and former park aides’ experiences, click\u00a0Here!<\/a><\/p>\n This recruitment will remain open continuously; the hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make hiring decisions at any time and close the recruitment.<\/strong><\/p>\n Camp Wooten State Pa<\/strong>rk-\u00a0<\/strong>(located in Columbia County) Nestled in the valley along the Tucannon River in the Blue Mountains, sits State Park’s largest retreat center, Camp Wooten. Built in the 1930’s by Civilian Conservation Corps crews this camp now hosts many large groups looking for a beautiful place to get away from it all. \u00a0Camp Wooten offers a dining hall with large commercial kitchen, a recreation hall, sleeping cabins, restrooms with showers, and even an indoor swimming pool. \u00a0There are sleeping accommodations for up to 200 people and with park manager approval, tents and RVs may be allowed.<\/p>\n Columbia Plateau State Park Trail-\u00a0<\/strong>(located in\u00a0Adams County) is a 4,109-acre, 130-mile-long rail-bed trail that traces the 1908 original path of the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railroad. The route is most accessible at Cheney, with other less accessible points along the way. The route is steeped in history, with scenic vistas along the trail. Currently 23 miles of the trail between Lincoln County and Cheney are developed and open for public use.<\/p>\n Fields Spring State Park-\u00a0<\/strong>(located in Asotin County) \u00a0is a 792-acre, forested park open year round. Located in the Blue Mountains of Southeastern Washington, Fields Spring has several miles of hiking, biking, and running trails, as well as campsites, lodges, teepees, and a cabin for overnight guests. Winter activities include cross-country ski trails, a tubing hill and snowshoeing. Fields Spring has a diversity of wildflowers, native trees and plants, wildlife, and birds, and is located near popular hunting and fishing areas in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.<\/p>\n Lewis & Clark Trail State Park-\u00a0<\/strong>(located in\u00a0Columbia County) is a 37-acre camping park with 1,333-feet of freshwater shoreline on the Touchet River. The park is a rare treasure of old-growth forest and river in the midst of the surrounding arid grassland.\u00a0Like an oasis in the middle of the desert, this lovely wooded park on the Touchet River refreshes visitors with its unusual vegetation and geology. The park is rich in history.<\/p>\n Lyons Ferry State Park-\u00a0<\/strong>(located in\u00a0Columbia County) is a\u00a01,000-acre park situated at the confluence of the Palouse and Snake rivers. It once was home to early groups of the Palouse Indians. The park has more than 52,000 feet of shoreline and offers a variety of activities, including boating, fishing, hiking\u00a0and swimming. Lyons Ferry was named for the ferry crossing that operated across the Snake River from the mid-1860s until\u00a0the late-1960s, when it was replaced by the Lyons Ferry Bridge, also known as the Snake River Bridge.<\/p>\n Palouse Falls State Pa<\/strong>rk-<\/strong>\u00a0(located in Franklin\/Whitman Counties ) is a 94-acre park\u00a0known as\u00a0an ideal picnic and birding spot. \u00a0The park offers three distinct views of the state waterfall. The lower viewpoint provides a direct view; it is reached by a set of steps from the main day-use area adjacent to the parking lot. The second, at the end of a paved interpretive path, tells the story of the secluded canyon. Both the interpretive path and gravel secondary parking area lead to the third and highest viewpoint, the Fryxell Overlook, offering panoramic views of the falls and Palouse River Canyon.<\/p>\n Sacajawea State Park-\u00a0<\/strong>(located in Franklin County) is a 284-acre inland waters, day-use park at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers. It features 9,100 feet of freshwater shoreline. The area is spread out with a big sky and excellent views of the two rivers as they flow together. The park features the\u00a0Sacajawea Interpretive Center<\/a>, where visitors can learn about the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the experiences of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone Indian woman who accompanied the expedition.<\/p>\n Duties<\/p>\n Under the supervision of the Park Ranger or the lead of a Senior Park Aide, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.<\/p>\n Primary duties include,\u00a0but are not limited to:<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n UNIFORM INFORMATION:<\/strong> Supplemental Information<\/p>\n To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>. Use reference number\u00a008596\u00a0<\/strong>when searching for the job announcement.<\/p>\n NOTE: \u00a0Prior 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.<\/p>\n\n
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\nAbility to lead and instruct others and follow direction.
\nAbility to manage multiple projects and maintain organization, communication, and a reasonable completion time and quality.
\nAbility to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
\nAbility to perform general maintenance to park buildings and facilities.
\nAbility to perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
\nAbility to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
\nAbility to work in all weather conditions.
\nAbility to work various shifts (day, mid, night)
\nAbility to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance.<\/p>\n
\nAll non-permanent Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. \u00a0A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. \u00a0All non-permanent Park Aides will receive 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $75.00 per calendar year. Some position may qualify for a $150 clothing stipend depending on the length of the position. \u00a0Clothing stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.<\/div>\n