Senior Park Aide (Battle Ground Lake State Park) Permanent

Senior Park Aide (Battle Ground Lake State Park) Permanent

Salary

$44,856.00 - $54,204.00 Annually

Location

Clark County - Multiple Locations, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-09081

Department

Parks and Recreation Commission

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Senior Park Aide

Location: Battle Ground, WA

Closes: November 5th, 2026, at 12 p.m. PST.

Position Status: This is a permanent position. Park housing is unavailable for this position.

About the position:

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger 1, this position is essential to the state parks mission of operating, enhancing, and protecting our Parks recreational, cultural, historical, and natural sites. The Senior Park Aide supports day to day operations for the Battle Ground area by assisting and contributing toward all aspects of park operations and will lead work responsibilities.

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

As the Battle Ground Lake Senior Park Aide, you will be the Park Aide team leader. Employing exceptional attention to detail and well-practiced organization skills, you will have the opportunity to lead and work beside a team of motivated, hardworking, nature-loving Park Aides in the goal of successfully maintaining Battle Ground Lake State Park as a clean, welcoming, and vibrant recreational outlet for all to enjoy. With hard work and commitment to your team, a Senior Park Aide has the ability to make a visible impact on Battle Ground Lake State Park. The Senior Park Aide is supported by an exceptional team of Rangers, an outstanding and proactive Maintenance crew, and a cadre of approachable Administrators and Managers. Senior Park Aide tasks range from humble bathroom cleaning to meticulous grounds maintenance using a variety of equipment. Applying your time-tested customer service skills, your team will run the Ranger Station and make sure campers and customers alike are taken care of.

Never a dull moment, there is always something to do at Battle Ground Lake State Park, and its your job to lead your team to success! Would you like to know more? Apply today!

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Leads:

• Leads Park Aides.
• Answers phones and provides information to the public.
• Cleans and performs maintenance such as removing and disposing of ashes from stoves and BBQs, clean tables, pick-up and dispose of litter, remove debris from grounds with hand tools and larger equipment, and maintains light fixtures and painted surfaces on picnic sites, park buildings including restrooms, trails, and roads.
• Maintains Park lawns using mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and various other tools including cleaning equipment, fueling, and recording usage and reporting any problems.

Maintenance:

• Assists rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional, clean in appearance and safe for the public and staff including park grounds, structures, utility systems, vehicles, equipment, tools, trails, fences, restrooms, turf and irrigation systems.
• Performs noxious weed control, parking lot maintenance, and restroom cleaning, trash collection, and litter pick-up.
• Independently operates Park vehicles to perform maintenance duties.

Assist:

• Provides daily assistance with day-use registration; training staff; and providing information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information.
• Develop displays and camp events for interpretive programs.
• Collects, sorts, and counts park revenues.
• Prepares attendance reports and interpretive reports.

Administration:

• Completes monthly equipment and safety logs; reconciles funds collected, timesheets, fuel and oil logs, and other tasks, as needed.
• Assists Construction & Maintenance staff with completion of projects.
• Assists in hiring and training seasonal staff.

Training:

• Participates in agency training requirements including workshops, first aid, defensive driving etc., 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 drivers 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 drivers 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 parks 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 drivers license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• 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.
• Public Stewardship & Customer Service: Providing high-quality information, educating visitors on rules/regulations, and representing the agency's mission.
• 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.
• Administrative & Financial Accountability: Requires "office" precision for reconciling collected funds, managing fuel/oil logs, and ensuring accurate timesheets. Demonstrates attention to detail when entering or calculating fiscal data, noticing errors, minor differences in values that may be easy to overlook. Recognizes when results of calculations look wrong and understand how to correct errors. Consistently follows applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, and principles.
• Equipment & Fleet Management: Independent operation of park vehicles, fueling, recording use, and basic troubleshooting/reporting of mechanical problems.
• Resourcefulness & Problem Solving: Independently identifying maintenance issues or equipment failures and reporting or resolving them efficiently.
• Digital & Professional Literacy: Proficiency in standard organizational tools (Microsoft Outlook) and agency-specific software.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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 and professionally both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer systems for various basic tasks.

Requirements:

Uniform: All permanent Senior Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Senior Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. This position will receive 4 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after year 1), 1 jacket (per 5 calendar years), 1 baseball cap, a clothing stipend of $150.00 per calendar year. 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. The work schedule varies but the typical core working hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and often requires weekends. Work schedules are expected to be adjusted based on business needs and will vary based on season dates. This position may be required to travel and overnight travel periodically between parks and statewide for meetings, training and other field work. This position works primarily in a park or field setting including indoor and outdoor work environments. Tasks vary which require attendance to customer service and maintenance needs in various weather conditions including inclement weather and work must be performed in all types of terrain.

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.

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 youll 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 James Donnellan at James.Donnellan@parks.wa.gov or (360) 952-0011.

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

Job Alerts to receive a list of new job postings at Parks.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Please select the answer that describes how you meet the required qualifications for the Senior Park Aide.

• Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical, and/or plumbing repair work.
• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).
• Twelve (12) months of experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a parks agency. A combination of experience (WCC and Park Aide) may be used provided the candidate has at least three months of experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).
• None of the above.

02

Describe how you meet the qualifications in question #1. If this does apply, please enter "N/A".

03

Are you at least 18 years old?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid unrestricted drivers license (other than corrective lenses)?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to perform janitorial duties, which includes the cleaning of restrooms/toilets, campsites, and picking up litter/garbage?

• Yes
• No

06

Briefly describe why this position interests you and why you would be an asset to Washington State Parks. Additionally, please explain which of the listed competencies in the job posting, you would bring to this position?

07

How much professional experience do you have with building maintenance or grounds keeping/landscaping, or performing semi-skilled general carpentry, electrical, plumbing or small engine repair work?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have 1 - 11 months of experience.
• I have 12 - 23 months of experience.
• I have 24 - 35 months of experience.
• I have 36 - 47 months of experience.
• I have 48 months or more of experience.

08

How much professional experience do you have with customer service, campground registration, computers, or retail sales?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have 1 - 11 months of experience.
• I have 12 - 23 months of experience.
• I have 24 - 35 months of experience.
• I have 36 - 47 months of experience.
• I have 48 months or more of experience.

09

Please briefly describe your experience in customer service, campground registration, computers, or retail sales. If this does not apply, enter "N/A.

10

This position requires a fingerprint criminal background investigation prior to employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

11

I acknowledge that this position is not eligible for telework and that an on-site presence is required.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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