{"id":37961,"date":"2021-03-04T12:11:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37961"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:11:34","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:11:34","slug":"job-office-assistant-2-parks-and-recreation-commission-tumwater-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-office-assistant-2-parks-and-recreation-commission-tumwater-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Office Assistant 2, Parks and Recreation Commission (Tumwater, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2999453&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Tumwater, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$2,612.00 &#8211; $3,370.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Thurston County \u2013 Tumwater, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Seasonal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Parks and Recreation Commission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2021-01701<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2999453\/office-assistant-2-tumwater-01701\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2999453\/office-assistant-2-tumwater-01701<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">3\/9\/2021 5:00 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0<strong><em>Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>AGENCY PROFILE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>State Parks\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Our Mission\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington&#8217;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.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Our Vision<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Washington&#8217;s state parks will be cherished destinations with natural, cultural, recreational, artistic and interpretive experiences that all Washingtonians enjoy, appreciate and proudly support.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Washington State Parks\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>employs more than\u00a0500 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<div><em>___________________________<\/em><\/div>\n<div>This recruitment is for one, permanent, seasonal\u00a0<strong>Office Assistant 2<\/strong>\u00a0position at Parks Headquarters Information Center located in Tumwater, Washington.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is a five-month seasonal position.\u00a0 The season dates are May 1st &#8211; September 30th, yearly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information on Washington State Parks, click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager listed in the &#8220;Supplemental Information&#8221; section of this publication.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>The Washington State Parks mission is to preserve and protect natural, cultural and historical resources, while providing parks and recreation programs and opportunities for the public to ensure these resources are available for future generations.\u00a0 The State Parks Information Center and Front Desk Team at Headquarters have an important role in this mission.\u00a0 They are the face and voice of the agency, as they help people navigate agency web sites, plan vacations, and make camping reservations.\u00a0 They also process applications for the agency discount pass and permit programs.\u00a0 This office assistant position supports the Information Center\/Front Desk Team during peak camping season.<\/p>\n<p>Other duties include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick up and deliver mail from the agency&#8217;s mailroom.<\/li>\n<li>Review and verify eligibility for issuance of agency discount passes.<\/li>\n<li>Contact customers by phone, email or mail when applications are incomplete.<\/li>\n<li>Serve customers by providing back-up at the front desk reception for breaks, lunches and staff meetings as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Respond to incoming calls and walk-in customers; issue and input passes and permits to walk-in customers while they wait; process State Park merchandise sales; receive incoming deliveries and notify recipients for pick-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One (1) year of office experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 20 pounds.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to solve simple mathematical equations.<\/li>\n<li>Must have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One (1) year of customer service experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UNIFORM INFORMATION:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis position is required to wear a uniform. \u00a0A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of an Office Assistant and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. \u00a0Office Assistant 2&#8217;s will receive 4 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year) and 1 jacket every 5 years.<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><br \/>\nTo ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\">www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>. Use reference number\u00a0<strong>01701<\/strong>\u00a0when searching for the job announcement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You must attach in your application the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Current resume.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three professional references.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**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.**<br \/>\nThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s suitability and competence to perform in the position.<\/p>\n<p>Your position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). \u00a0For more information:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dop.wa.gov\/recruitment\/JobSeekerServices\/Pages\/UnionInformation.aspx\">http:\/\/www.hr.wa.gov\/recruitment\/JobSeekerServices\/Pages\/UnionInformation.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversity Policy Statement<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment \u2013 one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members&#8217; contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;<\/li>\n<li>Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;<\/li>\n<li>Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u00a0in 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For information about this position, please contact Keri Murphy at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Keri.Murphy@parks.wa.gov\">Keri.Murphy@parks.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/strong><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,19,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37961"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37961"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37962,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37961\/revisions\/37962"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}