Park Specialist II

Be a part of King County Parks!  King County Parks' mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 200 parks, 28,000 acres of open space and 175 miles of regional trails, King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.
 
We are recruiting for Park Specialist IIs to join our highly productive, customer-focused team that provides excellent service to all King County residents and park users. Park Specialist IIs perform a variety of maintenance duties involving grounds, facilities, athletic fields, natural resource areas, and trails in assigned County park areas, and provide a clean and safe park environment for visitors. Work is performed outdoors and in inclement weather. We have multiple vacancies to fill at a variety of locations throughout King County.
 
Who May Apply: This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. King County is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, veterans and people with disabilities. 

Please submit:  a completed online King County application including supplemental questions.
 
Work Schedule: This position works 40 hours per week and is overtime eligible. Work weeks vary depending on work assignment, some shifts include weekend work.
 
Union Representation:  This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 925; membership in the union is required within 30 days of hire.  
 
Sampling of Job Duties:

• Maintain parks, trails, and natural open space areas by pruning, trimming, landscaping, and mowing. Maintain and prepare athletic fields, play areas, picnic shelters, restrooms and other park furnishings.
• Plan and direct work projects for seasonal workers and volunteer/community groups.
• Perform minor repairs of walkways, fences, gates, and other parks fixtures. Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Construct, renovate and repair hiking trails, trail structures, bridges, and other structures; install signage and fencing.
• Operate and maintain park maintenance vehicles and equipment such as riding mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, edgers and chain saws.
• Provide for the welfare and safety of park visitors by giving assistance and information, including park rules and regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and promote good relationships with public and user groups. 

The most competitive candidates will have at least 24 months of full-time park maintenance work experience or similar maintenance experience and have demonstrated skill in the following areas: 

• Knowledge of park maintenance operations and procedures including trail maintenance and construction, landscaping and grounds-keeping and facilities.
• Knowledge of building, craft and mechanical trades; skill in performing minor repairs as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all co-workers and supervisors.  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment by building rapport and promoting cooperation among team members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and to handle difficult situations on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to prioritize work tasks.
• Skill in leading, directing and training others is highly desirable.
• Some positions may require obtaining a Class A CDL and/or a spray license within 90 days of hire.

 Necessary Special Requirement

• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's license at the time of appointment required.
• The ability to use power tools and operate equipment on a continuous basis.
• The ability to perform heavy physical labor with weights up to 75 pounds.
• The candidate must be able to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions.
• The ability to work at ground level and roof-top heights and all levels in between.  
• An offer of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical and background (criminal and driving history) and references checks.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-4572.