Senior Park Aide (Central Lakes Area) Seasonal

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 

Job Title: Senior Park Aide
Location: Chelan, WA
Closes: March 17th, 2025, at 12 p.m. PST.

There may be low-cost housing options available.

This recruitment is for three (3) permanent career seasonal positions. If hired, you would return to the same park each year for the duration of the season. These positions have different season dates and season lengths:

Lake Chelan:

• 8-month position: 3/16 - 11/15
• 6-month position: 4/1 - 9/30

Twenty-Five Mile Creek:

• 6-month position: 4/1 - 9/30

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit -Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB). 

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Are you looking to find meaningful and fulfilling work outdoors? Does working as a team and providing excellent customer service sound like a good fit for you? A Senior Park Aide position at Lake Chelan State Park and Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park might be the job you’ve been waiting for. Enjoy the stability of a consistent work schedule and a variety of engaging tasks. With access to camping, hiking, and swimming adventures, your time off will be as fulfilling as your workdays.

These positions are a unique opportunity to serve your fellow Washingtonians and visitors alike.  If you're drawn to fulfilling work outdoors, where every day brings new opportunities and excitement, apply now for a rewarding journey with the Central Lakes Area!

Under the supervision of a Park Ranger, this position is essential to Washington State Park's mission of operating, enhancing, interpreting and protecting our park's recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites. This position assists with the aforementioned mission and related tasks, and serves as a lead, training park aide and volunteer staff in daily operations and routine maintenance of the park. The Senior Park Aide may also lead Park Aide staff and volunteers in task delegation and other communication. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads Park Aides.
• Cleans and performs maintenance on campsites, picnic sites, trails and roads.
• Maintains Park lawns using a mower, weed eaters, trimmers and various other tools. This includes cleaning the equipment, fueling and maintaining, recording use and reporting any problems.
• Cleans and performs maintenance on all park buildings including restrooms using various cleaning compounds and supplies. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, walls, fixtures, doors and building exteriors.
• Assists with Daily camping registration program.
• Provide information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information.
• Assist with interpretive programs and develop displays and camp events.
• Completes and assists with administrative duties as needed; to include daily reconciliation of funds collected, monthly equipment reports, etc.
• Participates in agency training requirements and follows uniform standards.
• Provide Park information to visitors and answer park phone.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Lake Chelan 6-month position:

• Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work OR Twelve (12) months of experience in clerical or office type work or customer service 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 park's 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.

Twenty-Five Mile Creek 6-month position:

• 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 park's 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.

Lake Chelan 8-month position:

• 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 park's 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICAITIONS:

• Ability to work independently or lead others while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.
• Self-starter who can see a project through to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

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.  Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  It is highly encouraged to attach or embed in your application the following: 

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.

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 information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569. 

Salary : $150