Senior Park Aide (Beacon Rock) Permanent

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Stevenson, WA, USA

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Senior Park Aide
Location: Skamania, WA
Closes: April 22nd, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST. Park housing is not available for this position.

Position Status: This is a permanent position.

Come work at the beautiful and historic Beacon Rock State Park. If you love working outdoors this is the perfect place for you, Beacon Rock has over 4,470 acres and 22 miles of trails that we need your help maintaining. This park has a historic campground built in the 1940’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), it has an incredible hiking trail that goes up the core of an ancient volcano that was built in early 1900’s, and it has numerous unique plant and animal species that all require our help preserving. Come work for a caring team and help us speak up for what can’t speak for itself.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger 1, this position is essential to the state park's mission of operating, enhancing, and protecting our Parks' recreational, cultural, historical, and natural sites. The Senior Park Aide assists and contributes toward all aspects of park operations and will lead work responsibilities for the Battle Ground Area.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Leads Park Aides.
  • Cleans and performs maintenance on campsites, picnic sites, park buildings including restrooms, trails and roads including removing and disposing of ashes in BBQ's, cleaning tables, picking up and disposing of litter, removing debris from grounds with hand tools and larger equipment, maintaining light fixtures and painted surfaces.
  • Maintains Park lawns using a mower, weed eaters, trimmers and various other tools. This includes cleaning the equipment, fueling and maintaining, recording use and reporting any problems.
  • Assists rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional, clean in appearance, and safe for the public and staff. This includes park grounds, structures, utility systems, vehicles, equipment, tools, trails, fences, restrooms, turf and irrigation systems.
  • Performs noxious weed control, parking lot maintenance, restroom cleaning, trash collection and litter pick up.
  • Independently operates Park vehicles to perform maintenance duties.
  • Assists construction and maintenance staff with completion of projects.
  • Assists with daily camping registration program; trains other staff.
  • Provide information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information.
  • Assist with interpretive programs and develop displays and camp events; Prepares attendance and interpretive reports.
  • Completes and assists with administrative duties as needed; to include daily reconciliation of funds collected, monthly equipment and safety reports, and other tasks, as assigned.
  • Assists Construction & Maintenance staff with completion of projects.
  • Assists in hiring for vacant positions.
  • Participates in agency training requirements and follows uniform standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Option 1:

  • Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

Option 2:

  • Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent) and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

Option 3:

  • Twelve (12) months' experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a park's agency. A combination of experience (WCC and Park Aide) may be used provided candidate has at least three months experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent) and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.


DESIRED QUALIFICAITIONS:
  • Ability to work independently or lead others while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.
  • Self-starter who can see a project through to completion.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Workforce Leadership:
  • Ability to direct the work of others, provide clear instructions, and ensure tasks (like site cleaning or maintenance) are completed to standard.
Facilities & Grounds Maintenance:
  • Practical skills in using hand/power tools and heavy equipment (mowers, weed eaters) to maintain structures, trails, and utility systems.
Customer Service & Public Engagement:
  • Proficiency in "front-of-house" duties, including answering inquiries, explaining complex park regulations, and leading interpretive/educational programs.
Operational Safety & Compliance:
  • A strong commitment to safety protocols, including the proper handling of equipment, defensive driving, and following strict uniform and first aid standards.
Adaptability & Teamwork:
  • Willingness to shift from maintenance work to office tasks or assisting construction crews as park needs change.
The Ability to take Action to Learn and Grow:
  • Increasing and developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Taking responsibility for learning and adapting, rather than relying on others to fill gaps.

The Ability to take Action to Meet the Needs of Others:
  • Asking questions to understand and meet the needs of others.
  • Collaborating with others to overcome challenges and find solutions.
Requirements:
Uniform Information: All permanent Senior Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All permanent Senior Park Aides will receive 2 shirts and 1 baseball cap every calendar year, 1 jacket, 1 beanie/knit cap and a brim hat every two calendar years, an outerwear jacket every five years, and a boot and clothing stipend of $150 per calendar year. Clothing stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Working Conditions: Position works five (5) days a week; Core work hours are typically 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work schedule varies and often requires weekend work. Incumbents may be expected to adjust the work scheduled to meet business needs. A flexible work schedule may be considered at incumbent's request and is subject to supervisory approval. Incumbent is expected to maintain regular and reliable attendance to accommodate office and customer demands. Travel and overnight travel may be required periodically between parks and/or statewide for meetings, training, and other field work. Travel will be necessary in all types of weather conditions and climates.

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.
  • For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.

Supplemental Information

About 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. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

Note: This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is(are) 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.

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

For information about this position, please contact Ryan Reynolds at Ryan.Reynolds@parks.wa.gov or (360) 818-3539.


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