Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor (San Juan Area)

Description

Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor (San Juan Area) description image

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor
Location: Olga, WA
Closes: October 11th, 2024, at 5 p.m. PST.
Position works four (4) days a week, Tuesday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This position requires travel and overnight travel statewide for meetings, training, and other field work. Adjustment to the core schedule may be needed to meet business needs. Additionally, a flexible work schedule may be negotiable based on supervisory approval and business needs.

Housing on-site is available.
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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. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you’ll find anywhere We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

The San Juan archipelago north of Puget Sound is like no other place on earth. The cluster of 400 islands and rocks in the Salish Sea is a world unto itself. Within this watery haven, 16 Washington State Parks welcome locals and visitors to moor, dock, hike, kayak, camp, sightsee and just be on their beautiful shores. Four San Juan Islands and four State Parks are accessible by car on a Washington State Ferry. Park goers can access a few of the additional 12 Marine Island State Parks by commercial water taxi or private boat. The auto-accessible parks are Moran (Orcas), Lime Kiln Point (San Juan), Spencer Spit (Lopez) and Obstruction Pass (Orcas). The position is located at Moran State Park.

Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager, the role of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor is to supervise, coordinate, and lead the maintenance program within the San Juan Area including: Moran State Park, Spencer Spit State Park, Obstruction Pass Lime Kiln Point State Park, Sucia Island, Patos Island, Matia Islan, Stuart Island, Jones Island, Posey Island, Turn Island, Blind Island, James Island, Clark Island, Doe Island, Burrows Island, and Saddlebag Island. The C&M Supervisor provides guidance, coordination, and supervision of the trades and maintenance staff who perform maintenance duties on buildings, utility systems, water and wastewater systems, roads, trails, campsites, marine facilities, vessels, vehicles, and equipment resulting in the public having safe and functional facilities.

The position plays an important role of being the primary interface with the Region Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Chief on state and regionwide maintenance objectives and priorities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Serves as the Lead and Coordinator of Maintenance in a Park Area under the supervision of the Area Manager:
Leads and directs the maintenance, repair, and operational development of the park areas and its facilities and equipment.
Supervises Area Maintenance Staff:
Schedules work priorities and shift coverage, mentors, recommends disciplinary and corrective action, performs hiring interviews, and develops work plans and evaluations.
Recruits and hires trades and maintenance staff for the area.
Project Coordination:
Responsible for the coordination and completion of the preventative, deferred, routine, equipment, and emergency and unforeseen maintenance within the area.
Performs repairs and maintenance work in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, water and wastewater systems, and other equipment.
Develops and controls park maintenance budget for all park area projects and repairs.
Responsible for Administration.
Responsible for Water and Wastewater System Operations.
Coordinates the Equipment Operation and Maintenance within the Area:
Conducts/provides equipment training for area staff who operate equipment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of experience as a Construction & Maintenance Project Lead.
OR
Four (4) years of experience as a Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist.**
OR

Eight (8) years of advanced level experience in two (2) or more trades to include: building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical/machinery.**

** Two (2) years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

AND

Two (2) years of supervisor experience including directing the work of employees and providing employee performance feedback.
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.
Water Treatment Operators License must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
First Aid & CPR certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.
Advanced knowledge of repair, maintenance, and construction techniques and of the tools, methods, practices, and materials and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
Experienced with the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Proficiency in reading schematics and blueprints.
Experience managing small to large multifaceted projects from start to finish.
Experience organizing and directing employees in project goals and objectives while tracking timelines and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge and application of building codes and all other rules and regulations governing safety, repair, and maintenance and construction of facilities and tasks.
UNIFORM INFORMATION:
All Construction & Maintenance Supervisors are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Construction & Maintenance staff member and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Construction & Maintenance Supervisors will receive 6 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year), 1 jacket every 3 years, 1 baseball cap every year, 1 safety vest every 3 years, and a clothing stipend of $200 per year, and a $250 boot stipend every 2 years. Uniform stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. You must attach or embed in your application the following:

Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
Current resume.
Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.
**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**

*This job announcement may be used to fill other positions of the same classification if vacant in the next 60 days.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

NOTE: 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 but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/. This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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 this position, please contact Aaron Davidson at Aaron.Davidson@parks.wa.gov or (360) 376-2329.

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