Park Aide (Hope Island) Marine Park

Description

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it!

• 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.
• Students who are looking for summer work.
• Active retirees looking for work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world. Less than full-time work is a possibility in many locations.

• Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work.
• 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.

• 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 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). If that is not appropriate for you, but you are still interested, read the announcement carefully to determine if there might be a position dedicated to less physical work at the park(s) you are interested in.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) non-permanent Park Aide position located at Hope Island Marine State Park in the South Sound Area. This position may begin March, April, May, June and generally is 3-5 months in duration. The number of vacancies and housing availability will vary from park to park.

Positions in this area typically are scheduled to work 40 hours a week, but we may have ability to offer less than full-time work – over the entire period of employment or for specific periods. If you are interested in less than 40 hours a week, just let us know in the supplemental questions section of the application process.

Park Aide Recruitment Video - Typical Day - Washington State Parks

To read about other current and former Park Aides' experiences, click here!

Hope Island Marine State Park - (located in Mason County) is a 106-acre marine park situated in the South Puget Sound just north of Carlyon Beach nestled between Squaxin Island and the mouth of Hammersley Inlet. It has 8 primitive campsites and a group site available only on a first come first serve basis for camper's arriving by water. The island also supports 5 mooring buoys around the perimeter and 1.5 miles of trail through beautiful old growth forest. Hope Island was also the site of a former homestead, which still boasts an orchard over 100 years old. No fires and no pets are allowed at any time.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. The Park Aide at Hope Island may also assist staff with projects at other parks in the Jarrell Cove management area. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• All positions- Maintain Park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Maintains marine environment facilities to include docks and moorage buoys.
• Performs marine vessel operations (up to 21 feet in length) and safely navigates waterways, utilizing GPS and tide charts, as well as docking and mooring vessels (training will be provided).
• Provides water/boater safety, marine animal, and marine vegetation safety information to visitors and answers phones.
• Perform grounds maintenance work, such as cutting grass, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, picking up litter, and clearing trails.
• Operates riding lawn mower with trailer.
• Register campers, collect, sort and count revenue.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.
• Reports issues to Ranger staff.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
(Due to the remote nature of this position, applicants must be at least 18 years old)

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Possess a valid (unrestricted) driver's license. - If your DL is out of state (other than WA State), you will be required to show proof of a valid and current unrestricted driver's license at the time of the interview.

• Marine vessel operation experience.
• Boater's Education Card.

UNIFORM INFORMATION: All non-permanent Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All non-permanent Park Aides will receive 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $75.00 per calendar year. Some positions may qualify for a $150 clothing stipend depending on the length of the position. Clothing stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Supplemental Information

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at State Parks Jobs.

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: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.

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 the Park directly. You can search for the specific Park contact information here.