Description

This position typically works four (4) days/week, Tuesday - Friday 7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Periodic travel throughout the state and overnight travel is required.

This posting will remain open until filled. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply before November 14th, 2022, when a first review of applicants will be completed. The hiring authority reserves the right to fill this position at any time after that date without notice.

Duties

The Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist performs advanced skill level work in various trades, accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance in the park area. This position is responsible for project identification, planning, development, and completion of routine and non-routine projects (including emergency and urgent repairs), and overseeing maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment, tools, buildings, and facilities.

The Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist may serve as the maintenance and project contact for the East Columbia Gorge area and associated parks managed facilities and properties.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs journey level skills in construction, maintenance, operations, and repair work for preventative and deferred maintenance projects. Skills include:
  • Carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades.
  • Heavy equipment operations, transportation, maintenance, and repair, as needed.
• Maintain, construct, and remodel buildings, floats, docks, gates, culverts, trails infrastructure and other facilities required for park operations.
• Perform construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed, which include:
  • Permitting, budgeting, written documents, periodic project review, and quality control.
  • Meet building and permit codes, accurately and timely.
  • May serve as lead on projects including teaching, training, guiding, assisting, and communicating effectively with staff.
  • May assist with projects at other state park areas.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Purchasing materials required to complete projects adhering to purchasing regulations.
  • Prepare cost estimates for construction, alteration, installation, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Perform duties alone and in remote locations.

Qualifications

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: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or equipment operation.

AND

• High school graduation or GED.
• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from WA, OR, or ID (depending on your state of residence) or willingness to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.

**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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.
• Three (3) experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and light to heavy equipment.
• Three (3) years knowledge and experience working with various hand tools and power tools.
• Two (2) years technical knowledge and expertise in construction, installation, and problem-solving issues impacting agency facilities, sites, and systems.
• Knowledge and application of building codes, rules and regulations governing safety, repair, maintenance and constructions of facilities, and tasks.
• One (1) year project management experience including planning, purchasing, and completion of tasks.
• Experience organizing work projects to include time management, multi-tasking, and communication.
• One (1) year of beginner skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Supplemental Information

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

You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Resume.
• Three professional references.

**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.**

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.

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 subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.

This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

Diversity Policy Statement

• 
  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 all people of this state today and in the future.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strengthens our ability and commitment to serve all citizens.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a working environment that includes, welcomes, and respects diverse identities of race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and more. 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 invited to apply. Persons desiring any accommodations 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 hearing impaired may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For information about this position, please contact Eric Kincaid at Eric.Kincaid@parks.wa.gov or (509) 790-9171.