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, Park Aide position for Deception Pass State Park and Kukutali Preserve in Oak Harbor, Washington.

For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

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, this position is essential to State Park’s mission of operating, maintaining, enhancing, and protecting our parks’ recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites.  This position is a Park Aide position at Deception Pass State Park Area and at Kukutali Preserve, a park that is co-owned and co-managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.  This position will be required to learn and apply skills needed to carry out the daily operation, maintenance and administration fo Deception pass State Park and Kukutali Preserve.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds maintenance work, such as cutting grass, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, and picking up litter.
• Maintain park lawns using a mower, weed eater, trimmer, and various maintenance tools.
• Provide park information to visitors and answer phones.
• Maintain, inspect and repair trail system using appropriate power and hand tools.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.
• Record keeping including documenting possible Code violations.
• Drive light truck or other state vehicle to transport supplies and equipment within the park area; haul refuse and garbage.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

AND

Possess a valid driver’s license.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 08277 when searching for the job announcement.

You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in the 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 covered by a union shop provision.  Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and pay dues or as a non-member pay agency shop fee, non-association fee or a representation fee.  The union shop provision shall be effective no later than the 30th day following the effective date of the appointment.

For more information: http://www.hr.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 more information about these positions, please contact Jack Hartt at Jack.Hartt@parks.wa.gov or (360) 675-3767.