{"id":52982,"date":"2024-04-17T11:09:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T18:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52982"},"modified":"2024-04-17T11:09:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T18:09:33","slug":"job-senior-park-aide-seaquest-state-park-permanent-parks-and-recreation-commission-castle-rock-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-senior-park-aide-seaquest-state-park-permanent-parks-and-recreation-commission-castle-rock-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Senior Park Aide (Seaquest State Park) Permanent, Parks and Recreation Commission (Castle Rock, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/HR%20Recruitment%20Banner%20-%20Come%20Join%20Us%20and%20Embrace%20Your%20Nature%20Final.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Park Aide (Seaquest State Park) Permanent description image\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Senior Park Aide (Seaquest State Park) Permanent<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary<\/strong>: $3,376.00 &#8211; $4,072.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Cowlitz County &#8211; Castle Rock, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type<\/strong>: Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number:\u00a0<\/strong>2024-04528<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department<\/strong>: Parks and Recreation Commission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date<\/strong>: 04\/16\/2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: 04\/30\/2024 5:00 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div class=\" term-description\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\"><strong>Category<\/strong>: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Building Maintenance \/ Parks and Recreation \/ Natural Resources \/ Maintenance<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4468221\/senior-park-aide-seaquest-state-park-permanent\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div><strong>Want to join a great organization? \u00a0<\/strong>The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse&#8211;and most beautiful\u2014parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you&#8217;ll find anywhere. We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<br \/>The ideal candidate for this position will be able to lead a team, contribute significantly as a collaborative team member, and also possess the capacity to work autonomously consistently throughout the year.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Under the supervision of a Park Ranger, this position is essential to Washington State Park&#8217;s mission of operating, enhancing, interpreting and protecting our park&#8217;s recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites. This position assists with the aforementioned mission and related tasks, and serves as a lead, training park aide and volunteer staff in daily operations and routine maintenance of the park. The Senior Park Aide may also lead Park Aide staff and volunteers in task delegation and other communication.\u00a0 This position directly supports day to day operations for Seaquest State Park Area and the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center.<\/p>\n<p>Duties include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leads Park Aides.<\/li>\n<li>Cleans and performs maintenance on campsites, picnic sites, trails and roads.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains Park lawns using a mower, weed eaters, trimmers and various other tools. This includes cleaning the equipment, fueling and maintaining, recording use and reporting any problems.<\/li>\n<li>Cleans and performs maintenance on all park buildings including restrooms using various cleaning compounds and supplies. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, walls, fixtures, doors and building exteriors.<\/li>\n<li>Assists with Daily camping registration program.<\/li>\n<li>Provide information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with interpretive programs and develop displays and camp events.<\/li>\n<li>Completes and assists with administrative duties as needed; to include daily reconciliation of funds collected, monthly equipment reports, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Participates in agency training requirements and follows uniform standards.<\/li>\n<li>Provide Park information to visitors and answer park phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled\/general carpentry, electrical and\/or plumbing repair work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a park&#8217;s 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).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid unrestricted driver&#8217;s license (other than corrective lenses).<\/li>\n<li>At least 18\u00a0years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>DESIRED QUALIFICAITIONS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to work independently or lead others while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.<\/li>\n<li>Self-starter who can see a project through to completion.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>UNIFORM INFORMATION:<\/strong><br \/>All permanent Senior Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. \u00a0A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Senior Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks&#8217; employee. \u00a0This 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, a clothing stipend of $150.00 per calendar year. \u00a0Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><br \/>To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\">www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>. \u00a0You must\u00a0attach or embed in your application the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNOTE: \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.<br \/><br \/>This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). \u00a0For more information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wfse.org\/\">https:\/\/wfse.org\/<\/a>.\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Diversity Policy Statement:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>The 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:<\/div>\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>\nThe 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.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>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.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>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.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><em>If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:support@neogov.com\"><em>support@neogov.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em>\u00a0\n<p><strong>For information about this position, please contact Emma Constantini at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Emma.Constantini@parks.wa.gov\">Emma.Constantini@parks.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0or (360) 644-5234.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<br \/><strong>For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov\">Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0or (360) 902-8569.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl><\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Agency<\/dt>\n<dd>State of Washington<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>View Job Posting for Agency Information<br \/><br \/>View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>View Posting for Agency Contact<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[7136,6762,683,32,33,867,281,3421,682,7,13,6658],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52982"}],"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\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52982"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52983,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52982\/revisions\/52983"}],"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=52982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}