Description
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title: Park AideLocation: Nordland, WA
Closes: July 25th, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Position Status: This is a permanent position.
As a Park Aide working at Fort Flagler State Park, you will be joining a team of dedicated park staff. In this position, you will be supported by an approachable supervisor, an exceptional team of rangers, and a proactive maintenance crew. The scope of this position is as broad as it is interesting, taking part in both indoor and outdoor work in both a historic and natural environment whose needs change with the seasons, and with each day bringing a good balance of routine and variety. With staff support, the duties of this position include facility cleaning, grounds maintenance, and customer service roles.
Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fort Flagler was a military post between 1897 and 1953. You will have the opportunity to care for and make a visual impact on the historic grounds and buildings, ensuring they are clean and welcoming to visitors ready to enjoy and explore this unique site.
About the position:
This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Facilities Maintenance:
- Daily routine, inspect and clean comfort stations, CXTs and vacation rentals using appropriate chemical cleaners.
- Following posted cleaning procedures to cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, walls, shower stalls, floors, etc.
- Restocks paper supplies and empties garbage cans as needed.
- Routinely inspects and clean other park facilities including park shop areas, picnic shelter, and contact station.
- Hauls garbage with park pick-up, litter pick-up, cleans campsites, group camps, and picnic sites with hand tools.
Public Relations and Reservation Check-In:
- Serves as one of the primary employees working in the Welcome center providing excellent public service to park visitors with information and answering questions regarding park facilities, park rules and regulations, and explaining local attractions and events.
- Runs the cash register and checks-in campers using our reservation software, selling merchandise, and other transactions including Discover Pass sales.
- Reports violations or other problems to park rangers, communicating on the parks radio and answering the parks main phone lines.
- Maintains park lawns using a mower, weed eater, trimmer, and various maintenance tools.
- Perform grounds maintenance work, such as trimming trees, shrubs, and other vegetation using chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and appropriate hand tools.
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Maintains, inspects, and repairs trail system using appropriate power and hand tools.
- Maintains, cleans, and inspects vehicles, power and hand tools that are assigned or used by employees to complete assigned tasks.
Assists Park staff with various tasks, projects, and assignments.
Requirements:
Working Conditions: Position works five (5) days a week, requiring evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work schedules are expected to be adjusted based on business needs. Work schedule will vary based on season dates. This position works primarily in a park or field setting including indoor and outdoor work environments. Tasks vary which require attending to customer service and maintenance needs in various weather conditions including inclement weather and work must be performed in all types of terrain.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a minimum of 17 years old.
- Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license (except corrective lenses).
- First aid and CPR certification
- Customer service experience
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain organization, communication, and a reasonable completion time and quality.
Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
Ability to perform general maintenance to park buildings and facilities.
Ability to perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Ability to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance.
How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references. It is highly encouraged to attach:
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
- Current resume
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Supplemental Information
About Parks:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides policy direction for one of the largest, most diverse, and beautiful state parks systems in the country. The state park system is comprised of 124 state parks and properties covering over 138,000 acres throughout the state. The park system includes marine parks, heritage sites, historic parks, interpretive centers, retreat centers, ocean beaches and hundreds of miles of trails. The agency is also responsible for the state’s winter recreation program, boating safety and vessel pump out program and numerous contracted concession operations. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington's most treasured lands, waters, and historic places. Want to join a great organization? State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives, this is a mission like no other state agency.
Note: This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position is filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.
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.
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.For more information about this position, please contact Jeremy Karabatsos at Jeremy.Karabatsos@parks.wa.gov or 360-385-1259.
All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
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