Salary
$31.74 - $40.23 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2024-22934
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/12/2025
Closing Date
2/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
A1 : SEIU L925-DNRP (Parks)
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Summary
This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified TLT candidates for the Parks Specialist II in the Parks Division during the next six months.
About The Role
Join our dynamic team as a
term-limited temporary (TLT) Park Specialist II and make a difference in the lives of King County residents and park enthusiasts! In this exciting role, you’ll engage in a variety of maintenance duties across our beautiful parks, including groundskeeping, facility upkeep, and trail management, all while ensuring a clean and safe environment for visitors. Embrace the great outdoors as you work in diverse weather conditions, gaining hands-on experience in landscaping, restoration, construction, and project planning. With four (4) TLT vacancies available, this is your chance to expand your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment that promotes personal growth and career advancement. If you're passionate about preserving our natural resources and enhancing community spaces, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to keep King County Parks Clean, Safe, and Open!
If you would like to be considered for a career service (regularly budgeted position) Park Specialist II opportunity, apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4685744/park-specialist-ii-career-service
About The Team
King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 28,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 215 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come.
Discover More About the Parks Division
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Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As the Park Specialist II you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Maintain and enhance parks, trails, and natural areas through landscaping, pruning, mowing, and the removal of invasive species.
- Prepare and upkeep athletic fields, play areas, picnic shelters, restrooms, and park furnishings, while performing minor repairs and maintenance.
- Plan and oversee work projects for seasonal workers and volunteer/community groups.
- Construct, renovate, and repair hiking trails and structures, including signage and fencing, while operating maintenance vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure visitor safety and welfare by providing assistance, information on park rules, and delivering exceptional customer service to the public and user groups.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
24 months of full-time park maintenance experience or similar with demonstrated skills, ability and/or knowledge in the following areas:
- Park maintenance operations and procedures, including trail maintenance and construction, landscaping, groundskeeping, and facility management.
- Knowledge of building, crafts, and mechanical trades, along with the skills to perform minor repairs.
- Basic computer skills, for creating reports, documenting time, materials, and asset management (additional training will be provided).
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all co-workers, supervisors, and diverse customer base, fostering a collaborative work environment and effectively managing challenging situations.
- Skilled in communicating clearly and respectfully in both verbal and written forms, with a strong ability to understand and follow instructions while effectively prioritizing work tasks.
Competencies You Bring
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Usies a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Required Licenses
- Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's license at the time of appointment.
- Some positions may require obtaining a Class A CDL and/or a spray license within 90 days of hire (some on-site training may be available).
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring
- Skill in leading, directing and training others.
- Lean six sigma, or other continuous improvement training/experience.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
- Work Location: This position reports to various locations throughout King County.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Duration: This recruitment aims to fill four (4) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions with an anticipated duration of 10 to 12-months. If a position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
- Union Representation: Service Employees International Union, Local 925
- Physical Requirements: Candidates must be able to:
- Use power tools and operate equipment on a continuous basis.
- Perform heavy physical labor with weights up to 75 pounds.
- Work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions.
- Work at ground level, on roof-top heights, and at all levels in-between.
- An offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical and background (criminal and driving history) and references checks.
NOTE: This recruitment will only be used to hire term-limited (TLT) Parks Specialist IIs.
Application And Selection Process
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
- Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
We are planning to hold in-person interviews on March 5th.
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Yost – cyost@kingcounty.gov.
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
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Do you possess a valid Washington State Driver's License?
- Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License.
- No, I do not have a valid Washington State Driver's License.
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Please select the option that best describes your level of full-time experience in park maintenance or other related maintenance work:
- I do not have any experience.
- I have less than 1 year of experience.
- I have 1-2 years of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 3 or more years of experience.
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Please describe your experience in park maintenance or related maintenance work:
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
