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 seasonal Grounds & Nursery Specialist 1 position at Lincoln Rock State Park located in Chelan County, Washington.

This is an eight-month seasonal position.  The season dates are April 1 – November 30 yearly.

For more information on Lincoln Rock State Park, click here.

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

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs parks grounds maintenance including mowing, leaf sweeping/raking, tree maintenance, and planting, edging, minor irrigation repairs, aerating lawns, fertilizing lawns, and sprinkler adjustments to keep the turf and trees healthy.
• Performs routine maintenance on turf care equipment including mowers, blowers, leaf sweepers, weed trimmers, and other equipment.
• Transports lawn maintenance equipment to various park sites within the Wenatchee Valley Area using a medium duty (1 ton) truck and 12,000 GVW trailer.
• Applies herbicides to turf, trees, road shoulders and hard surface areas to kill weeds, eliminate pests, and to sterilize parking areas and road shoulders. Must be able to do simple math calculations and perform these duties wearing the proper protective equipment.
• Completes administrative paperwork and reports.  Compiles usage data from equipment.

• One (1) year of gardening, grounds-keeping, park aide, or equivalent experience.

AND

• A valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver’s license.

This position may be asked to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating and maintaining lawn mowing equipment and small grounds equipment such as blowers, string trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Experience in loading and towing equipment.
• Pesticide applicator’s license.

• 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 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 information about this position, please contact Dennis Lotts at Dennis.Lotts@parks.wa.gov or (509) 679-1344.