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Park Ranger 4 (Whatcom Bays Area) 04540

Salary
$5,229.00 – $6,862.00 Monthly
Location
Whatcom County – Other, WA
Job Type
Full Time – Permanent
Department
Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Number
2018-04540
Closing
5/16/2018 5:00 PM Pacific
Description

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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 will be used to fill one full-time Park Ranger 4 (Area Manager) for the Whatcom Bays Area, which includes: Larrabee State Park, Birch Bay State Park, and Peace Arch State Park.  The duty station is at Larrabee State Park.

For more information about 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.

Duties
State Parks cares for Washington’s most treasured lands, waters, and historic places.  Further, we connect Washington citizens to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives.  This position directly supports the mission managing the Whatcom Bays Area, developing, controlling, and ensuring all program activities for the area are accomplished.  The Whatcom Bays Area includes Larrabee, Birch Bay and Peace Arch State Parks.

This position serves as a leader in the Operations Division and offers expert level opinion on projects, policy, procedure, rules and regulations from a front line operational perspective so that decision making includes a complete perspective of probable impacts.  This position serves as a conduit between higher level operational decisions and front line staff, promoting and supporting operations policy, procedure, and strategy.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Facilitate the identification, planning, and oversight of all park activities as required necessary to fulfill the mission/vision of the park area, division and agency:
    • Develop, submit for review, and maintain Operational Planning & Reports.
    • Manage area budget; ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Provide direction and oversight for all maintenance functions in the area and coordinate with other Agency staff as needed:
    • Set maintenance priorities for area.
    • Develop and maintain biennial plan for area maintenance needs, including the routine maintenance plan for the park area.
    • Manage area equipment and develop project budgets in cooperation with Region and statewide priorities.
    • Ensure required maintenance safety training and procedures are met by all area staff and documented as required.
    • Oversee contract management for the Park Area.
  • Supervise direct reports: ensure they are following all applicable Agency policies and procedures, statewide rules and regulations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Provide leadership in park area and participate in leadership opportunities in the division and agency:
    • Understand and support Agency mission and vision.
    • Understand and support division mission and vision.
    • Create and maintain Area mission and vision in alignment with the Agency and Division goals.
    • Proactively communicate with staff in a positive and supportive manner.
    • Actively participate in agency wide peer group meetings.
    • Seek opportunities to demonstrate innovation and leadership within assigned area.
  • Represent State Parks at meetings, in collaboration with agency programs, and in all facets of public engagement.
  • Oversee Law Enforcement activities.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in a Natural Resource field.
  • Two (2) years of supervision at the professional level.
  • Valid Driver’s license.

** Experience in a Natural Resource or Recreation field will substitute year for year for education.**

DESIRED:

  • Two (2) years of Law Enforcement experience.
  • Completion of leadership training classes or coursework.
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 24 qtr/18 semester hours in Parks and Recreation, or Natural Resources.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Previous project planning experience.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to remain flexible to respond to park emergencies.
• Ability to use learned knowledge and understanding of the organizational and political climate to make decisions and take actions that satisfy diverse interests and contribute effectively to organizational goals.
• Ability to focus on educating and influencing park users for voluntary compliance.
• Ability to consistently enforce governmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to initiate enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.
• Ability to work with the public, employees and other staff in a friendly, positive and approachable manner in order to create a positive work environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions that achieve desired results.
• Ability to collect data, make sound decisions from data gathered, and evaluate consequences.
• Have the demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes required to effectively supervise and lead personnel.
• Ability to establish clear performance expectations, coach and mentor employees, provide regular feedback, and correct behavior when necessary.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis and in small groups.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Accountability  Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of his/her work. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results.
Communication Effectiveness – Conveys clear, timely and persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
Customer Focus – Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.
Ethics and Integrity Earns the trust, respect and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
Inclusiveness – Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces building relationships and recognizing the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual differences, to enhance the attainment of organizational goals.

Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  Use reference number 04540 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 the 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 fo 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 you from employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The 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 Eric Watilo at Eric.Watilo@parks.wa.gov or (360) 755-9231.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems‘ web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.

Holidays

Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:

HOLIDAY
DATE
New Year’s Day
January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday
Third Monday in January
Presidents’ Day
Third Monday in February
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Independence Day
July 4
Labor Day
First Monday in September
Veterans’ Day
November 11
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day
December 25
Personal Holiday
Employee’s selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

 
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.
01
Do you possess a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver’s license?

  • Yes
  • No
02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

  • Less than two years of college credit
  • Two years or more of college credit/no degree
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree
  • None of the above
03
In regards to question #2, please identify the area of focus of your degree. If your area of focus was Parks and Recreation or a Natural Resource Field, please indicate how many quarter or semester hours you completed in the field. If this does not apply, enter “N/A”.
04
How many years of experience do you have in a Natural Resource or Recreation field?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 – 4 years
  • 4 – 6 years
  • 6 – 8 years
  • More than 8 years
  • None of the above
05
In regards to question #4, please list the dates of employment, positions held, location and name of employer. If this does not apply, enter “N/A”.
06
How many years of experience do you have in law enforcement?

  • 0 – 1 year
  • 1 – 2 years
  • 2 – 3 years
  • 3 – 4 years
  • More than 4 years
  • None of the above
07
In regards to question #6, please list the dates of employment, location and name of employer. If this does not apply, enter “N/A”.
08
How many years of experience do you have as a professional level supervisor?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 – 4 years
  • 4 – 6 years
  • 6 – 8 years
  • More than 8 years
  • None of the above
09
In regards to question #8, please list the name of employer, dates of employment, how many employees you supervised and briefly describe your supervisory experience. If this does not apply, please enter “N/A”.
10
How many years of experience do you have in project planning?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 – 4 years
  • 4 – 6 years
  • 6 – 8 years
  • More than 8 years
  • None of the above
11
Please briefly describe your project planning experience. If this does not apply, enter “N/A”.
12
Have you completed any leadership training classes?

  • Yes
  • No
13
In regards to question #12, please list any leadership training classes you have completed including the dates of completion. If this does not apply, please enter “N/A”.
14
I understand that for my application to be considered, I must submit all required documents, and thoroughly complete the work experience by listing the last 10 years of employment and accounting for any gaps between jobs.

  • Yes
  • No

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