Summary

Note : This position is ONLY open to current career service employees within the Parks and Recreation Division of King County's Department Natural Resources and Parks.

The Parks Operation Section has an exciting promotional opening for a Park Specialist III (PS III) position. This is a great opportunity to expand your skillset in areas of leadership development, technical skills, and project management.

About the Role :

The PS III position will work across all our Operations work units to help standardize and streamline processes, ensuring a consistent experience for parks users, staff, and customers.

Projects will vary in subject matter but will consistently focus on streamlining processes, creating training materials and manuals, presenting materials, and addressing technical questions related to the specific PS III focus.

About the Team :

Parks Operations is a dynamic and growing section within the Parks division. With our many lines of business, our support positions will offer a diverse set of experiences that provide valuable growth opportunities, regardless of your level of experience

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 a Parks Specialist IIII, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http : / / 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 :

• Assist in workload planning, prioritizing, and assigning program work schedules.
• Lead, coordinate, and assist teams in assigned duties; resolve issues; and oversee and monitor project quality.
• Develop and provide standardized processes and training.
• Observe and provide feedback to supervisors, for performance and work deliverables.
• Develop reports, apply for and obtain permits, assist with timesheet approvals, and facilitate work orders through Lucity Asset Management System.
• Investigate and resolve public complaints and inquiries; refer sensitive issues to supervisor; and promote good relationships with the public and user groups.
• Serve as a backup for coverage as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring :

• At least three years of full-time park maintenance work experience or similar general maintenance experience requiring independent responsibility for completion of work assignments.
• Knowledge of and experience in parks maintenance operations and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to prioritize work tasks.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and to handle difficult situations.
• Ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with supervisors, parks staff and the public.
• Ability to lead, direct and / or train others.

Competencies You Bring :

• Drives vision and purpose -Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Values Differences- ValuesDifferences and recognizes what different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Decision Quality- Makes good and timely decisionsthat keep the organization moving forward.
• Strategic Mindset- Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Required Licenses :

Valid Washington State Driver's License

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring :

• Herbicide license
• Pacific Northwest Resource Management School Certificate
• Experience with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), Adobe Pro, internet research.
• LEAN Green Belt Certification
• Valid Flaggers Card

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions :

• Primary Worksite Location : Marymoor Park
• Work Schedule : This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime-eligible.

This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Work weeks vary depending on work assignment, some shifts include weekend work.

Union Representation : This position is represented by S.E.I.U. Local 925, Parks and Recreation.

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, please submit a :

Complete Application

Answers to Supplemental Questions

Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)

Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

Note : Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact :

Divya Mathew at dmathew@kingcounty.gov

Discover More About King County Parks : King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities.

With over 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come.

We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more

at www.kin g county.gov / parks .

And check us out on the socials at Facebook , Twitter , Instagramand Vimeo .

Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive mapof our recent accomplishments, and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube , and Kee ping King County Green News .

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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.

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Last updated : 2024-05-24