Senior Park Aide (Salish Foothills Area) Permanent
- Island County, WA
- $43,980-53,136 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Camano Island, WA
Closes: September 4th, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST. Position Status: The Salish Foothills area is seeking to recruit for two (2) permanent Senior Park Aide positions located at and .As a Senior Park Aide working at Camano Island and Cama Beach Historical State Parks, you will play a vital role in supporting the preservation of unique pieces of Washington's history while providing visitors a quality recreation experience at two of the most scenic parks in the state. Located on the shores of Saratoga Passage, one mile apart from each other, both parks offer sweeping views of the Puget Sound, Whidbey Island, and the Olympic mountains as you're surrounded by Camano Island's cedar-filled forests and marshy lowlands. In this dynamic position, you'll take on both independent and team-based responsibilities, including facility and grounds maintenance, overnight and day-use rental preparation, campground operations, visitor service and engagement, as well as assisting in the coordination of seasonal staff and our numerous wonderful Parks volunteers.The Senior Park Aide is supported by an exceptional team of Rangers, an outstanding and proactive Maintenance crew, and a group of approachable Support Staff and Managers. As a leader among seasonal employees, you'll guide and work beside a team of dedicated, hardworking, nature-loving Park Aides while helping to set the tone for a positive, productive, and inclusive work culture. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, self-motivated, and flexible as well as adaptable. If you are open and willing to learn, have attention for details, and the ability to collaborate with Park staff, vendors, and volunteers, as well as provide excellent customer service to our Park visitors, we encourage you to apply.In this indispensable and rewarding role, you will act as a steward of public lands rich in natural, cultural, and historic resources. Camano Island boasts that it's "the drivable island" but its real highlights are its active community and dramatic hills that offer gorgeous views of the water and forests. Island inhabitants, of all kinds, visit and support the parks often, including humans, dogs, eagles, deer, porcupines, coyotes, opossums, as well as our aquatic neighbors: orcas, grey whales, porpoises, seals, and many more. With hard work and commitment to your team, the Senior Park Aide has the ability to make a visible impact on our parks as well as Camano Island's community, environment, and wildlife - all while working outdoors in one of the most beautiful areas of the state. If you're looking to grow your skills, contribute meaningfully to public lands, and take pride in your work in a truly breathtaking setting, we look forward to hearing from you.About the position: 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 to all aspects of park operations including but not limited to janitorial, groundskeeping, light maintenance, and customer service duties. This position is also capable of leading work responsibilities with Park Aides and volunteers.This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.DutiesDuties include, but are not limited to:Assists Park Rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional, clean, and safe for the public and staff:
- Cleans and disinfects all publicly used facilities such as restrooms, cabins, day-use shelters, event centers, welcome centers, and registration stations according to Agency standards and Park cleaning schedules.
- Records all performed bathroom spot checks, bucket cleanings, and Government Inspections (GI) on bathroom maintenance logs.
- Ensures all rented day-use facilities are clean before and after events.
- Identifies and reports all electrical, plumbing, infrastructure, vehicle, and safety concerns to supervisor and Construction & Maintenance staff.
- Assists Park Rangers and Construction & Maintenance staff in maintaining facilities, cabins, structures, restrooms, park grounds, vehicles, equipment, tools, campsites, picnic sites, BBQs, firepits, trails, fences, roads, and parking lots to Agency standards.
- Regularly inspects all historical cabins and buildings that are not currently open to the public.
- Implements rodent-control strategies at the direction of supervisor and Area Manager.
- Maintains Park grounds using mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, trimmers, and brush cutters.
- Independently operates Park vehicles to perform maintenance duties.
- Provides information to guests and visitors regarding Park rules and regulations, local events, activities, interpretive programs, and historical information.
- Assists guests who are checking into cabins, campsites, and day-use facilities; sets codes, provides paperwork, and unlocks facilities, as needed.
- Completes monthly reports on time, examples include timesheets, WEX/Vehicle Usage Reports, vehicle inspections, etc.
- Ensure all safety parameters are being met and followed; assist with regular safety checks and participate in safety meetings; complete all incident reports within the 24-hour reporting period.
- Ability to work independently or lead others while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.
- Awareness and willingness to follow safety policies and protocols.
- Promotes cooperation and an eagerness and capacity to learn new skills.
- Self-starter who can see a project through to completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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
- 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.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides policy direction for one of the largest, most diverse, and beautiful state parks systems in the country. The state park system is comprised of 124 state parks and properties covering over 138,000 acres throughout the state. The park system includes marine parks, heritage sites, historic parks, interpretive centers, retreat centers, ocean beaches and hundreds of miles of trails. The agency is also responsible for the state's winter recreation program, boating safety and vessel pump out program and numerous contracted concession operations. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington's most treasured lands, waters, and historic places. Want to join a great organization? State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives, this is a mission like no other state agency. For more information on Washington State Parks, click .Note: This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position is 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 or (360) 902-8569.For information about this position, please contact Spencer Livaudais at or (360) 503-9524.All applicants with a in the United States are encouraged to apply.to receive a list of new job postings at Parks.