Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent, Senior Park Aide position for Saltwater State Park located in King County, WA.

Employees who have workstations located in King County receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the listed salary.

Washington State Senior Park Aide jobs are perfect for:

• People who like to get outside and enjoy nature, do physical work, and contribute to a truly important mission - maintaining a fantastic Parks system for everyone!
• Individuals who are interested in a longer-term career with State Parks. Many permanent staff, including members of our executive team, started their careers as Park Aides or Senior Park Aides.
• Active retirees looking for work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world.

Some benefits you might not know or be thinking about:

• Great teammates who care about their work.
• Learning and refining a set of very practical and transferrable job skills.
• Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well-being.
• Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail to orcas and moose, and everything in between.

Senior Park Aide jobs can be fun, fulfilling and career starters, but there are a few important things to consider:

• Weekend work is expected, and you might be asked to work evening shifts.
• Our Parks are busiest on spring and summer holidays, so we need more of our workers to be on schedule those days. Getting time off around a holiday is not guaranteed.
• Bathroom cleaning is a task that most Senior Park Aides get to experience fairly regularly.
• Most positions are at least moderately physical – walking, raking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and moving lighter items (and heavier ones with assistance).

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Duties

Under the general supervision of the Park Ranger this position is essential to the State Park's mission of operating, enhancing, and protecting our Park's recreational, cultural, historical, and natural sites. This position assists and contributes toward all aspects of park operations and will lead work responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily routine, inspect, and clean comfort stations, CXTs, and cabins using appropriate chemical cleaners.
• Follow posted cleaning procedures to clean toilets, urinals, sinks, walls, shower stalls, floors, etc.
• Routinely inspect and clean other park facilities including the park shop, picnic shelters, and contact stations.
• Empty garbage cans as needed.
• Maintain park lawn and grounds using riding mower, push mower, weed trimmers, back pack blowers, and other power tools and/or hand tools.
• Daily camping registration program and train other staff, provide information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walk and talks, and historic information.
• Collect, sort, and count park revenue.
• Provide excellent public service by providing park visitors with information and answering questions and regarding park facilities, park rules and regulations, park passes, reservations, local attractions, and events.
• Report violations or other problems to park rangers.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

OR

• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).

OR

• Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a parks' 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).

AND

• A valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses).
• At least 18 years old.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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  All Washington State Parks employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time of hire. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruitment team at HR.Recruitment@parks.wa.gov.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:

All permanent Senior Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Senior Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks' employee. This 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, and a boot stipend of $150.00 per 2 calendar years. Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY:

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 included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

Diversity Policy Statement:

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  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.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com .

For information about this position, please contact Coleman Wright at Coleman.Wright@Parks.wa.gov or (253) 661-4955.