Program Specialist 2 (Spokane, WA)

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Program Specialist 2

Location: Spokane, WA

Closes:  July 21st at 11:55pm

This recruitment is for one full-time Program Specialist 2 position at Riverside State Park located in Spokane County, Washington. This position will require you to work both indoors and outdoors.  Typical work is Mon-Friday, however this position may require you to attend meetings or help coordinate events at alternate work locations during non-standard work hours including evenings and weekends.

This position coordinates Special Activity Permit processing, enterprise programs within Riverside Area Parks, and assists with coordination of volunteer programs. This position will also be the primary administrator and provide technical support for SharePoint.

As an integral part of the community engagement team, this position will work in coordination with the Community Outreach & Business Manager to update the Area's websites, post park alerts, update brochures, and act as a liaison with the City of Spokane and Spokane County's Parks and Recreation staff to coordinate summer & winter programming at Riverside, Spokane River Centennial Trail, Columbia Plateau Trail, Crawford, and Mount Spokane State Parks.

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.

Under general supervision from the Area Manager and the Community Engagement Manager, in collaboration with the Eastern Region Headquarters, and Olympia Headquarters this position will manage the Area's Commercial Use Permits, Film and Photography Permits, Special Activity Permits, Remote-controlled Aircraft Permits, and Geocaching Permits.

Duties will also include managing sign requests for the area including producing mock-ups, submittals, and tracking orders. In addition, this position will act as the gatekeeper for O-34's for the Inland Northwest Area and provide support to the Spokane Region Manager in tracking and submitting project requests from Mount Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park - the Area's largest concessionaire.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and process Special Activity Permits for the Riverside Area:

• Ensure compliance within parks permit procedures and requirements.

• Act as the direct liaison.

• Coordinate with permit holders to ensure they understand park policies, including Discovery Pass and winter recreations permit requirements.

• Work with local staff and provide final approval on requests.

• Serve as the primary administrator and provide technical support for SharePoint.

• Maintain event and park calendar.

• Ensure partners are aware of major events.

• Work directly with event organizers and ensure participants understand requirements.

• Assist in applying for grants through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and coordinate with State Parks designated RCO point of contact as needed.

• Assist with office and booth coverage for customer service and retail sales:

• Locations will include Riverside HQ in Nine Mile Falls, the Bowl & Pitcher Contact Center, and at Mount Spokane.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's degree* in business, Natural Resource, Recreation Management, or a closely related field.

And

Valid Driver's license with no restrictions (other than corrective lenses)

Four (4) years of relevant  work experience (may substitute year-for-year, for education).

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Skilled in SharePoint site management.

Knowledge of state government, rules, and regulations:

• Knowledge of State Parks rules and regulations.

Other Critical Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Perspectives:

• Ability to work independently while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.

• Promotes cooperation and an eagerness and capacity to learn new skills.

• Must be a self-starter that can see a project through to completion.

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.

You must attach or embed in your application the following:

•  Current resume

• Three professional references

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement

All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from further consideration.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

• This job announcement may be used to fill other positions of the same classification if vacant in the next 60 days. 

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 this recruitment and Parks' hiring process, please contact Wendy Vandel at Wendy.vandel@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8688.

For information about this position and the job duties, please contact Rex Schultz at Rex.schultz@parks.wa.gov or (509) 465-5064.