Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist (Fields Spring State Park)

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist

Location: Anatone, WA

Closes: June 17th, 2024, at 5 p.m. PST

Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 7:00 a.m.

• 5:30 p.m., Tuesday

• Friday. This position requires travel and overnight travel between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work. A flexible schedule may be considered based on business needs and supervisory approval.

Want to join a great organization?  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful-parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

The Blue Mountain area is an amazing place to work. Whether it's the scenic mountains and forest, or the cold, clear rivers, you can enjoy an office with breathtaking scenery, and wildlife including deer, elk, bear, and moose.

A good Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist is well-rounded in the construction/building trades. We are a team that not only supports each other but strongly holds the concept where everyone helps everyone out. We are looking for someone who shares in this concept.

If this sounds like an "office with a view" you'd like to work in and a team you'd like to be a part of, we encourage you to apply!

Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, or Area Manager, this position performs advanced skill level work in various trades accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance in a park area. This position serves as the maintenance and project contact for Fields Spring State Park and Camp Wooten Retreat Center, as well as associated park managed facilities and properties in the Blue Mountain Area.

The Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist coordinates and works cooperatively with Area and Park staff, responsible for both routine and non-routine project identification, planning, development (including emergency and urgent repairs), as well as oversees maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment, vehicles, tools, buildings, and facilities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Under the supervision of the Area C&M Project Supervisor and Park Ranger 4, performs construction, maintenance and repair work for completing preventative and deferred maintenance projects requiring lead and journey level skills.

• Performs journey level work in equipment operations, repair, improvement projects, carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades.

• Maintains, constructs, and remodels buildings, floats, docks, trails infrastructure, and other facilities for continued park operations.

• Performs work with industrial kitchen facilities at ELC dining halls, indoor pool maintenance and repair, and winter recreation equipment such as plows, sanders, blowers, and water systems.

• Maintains, monitors, and repairs water and sewer systems.

• Proposes, plans (including permitting and budgeting), provides written documents and provides periodic project review and quality control.

• Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed, including permit codes.

• Responds and repairs area park maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.

• Maintains health and safety standards.

• Works alone in remote locations.

• Responsible for heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair, as needed.

• Operates and transports equipment, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1.

OR

• Four (4) years of advanced level experience in two (2) or more of the construction/building trades to include: building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical/machinery operation.

Two (2) years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

AND

• High school graduation or GED.

• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.

• First Aid/CPR Certification can be obtained during employment.

• Class A CDL license must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

• Pool Operators Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

• Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.

• Advanced level experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and light to heavy equipment.

• Advanced knowledge and experience working with various hand and power tools.

• Intermediate technical knowledge and experience and expertise in construction, installation, and problem-solving issues impacting agency facilities, sites, and systems.

• Beginner skills and experience with the use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Beginner project management experience including planning, purchasing, and completion of tasks.

• Experience organizing work projects to include time management, multi-tasking, and communication.

• Knowledge and application of building codes, rules and regulations governing safety, repair, and maintenance and construction of facilities and tasks.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work independently while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.

• Lead lower-level staff.

• Take direction and has an eagerness and adaptability to learn new skills.

• Take initiative and see a project through completion.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Aware and willing to follow safety policies and protocols.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:

All Construction & Maintenance Specialist are required to wear a uniform.  A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Construction & Maintenance Specialist and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee.  All Construction & Maintenance Specialists will receive 6 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year), 1 jacket every 3 years, 1 baseball cap every year, 1 safety vest every 3 years, and a clothing stipend of $200 per year, and a $250 boot stipend every 2 years.  Uniform 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.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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 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.

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 Brian Clarys at Brian.Clarys@parks.wa.gov or (509) 337-6457.

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