Parks Planner 4 (Eastside Trails Coordinator) Job at State of Washington Parks and Recreation Commission
State of Washington Parks and Recreation Commission Spokane, WA
Location: **Spokane, WA
Closes: February 26th. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
The full time Eastside Trails Coordinator position, much of the work will be performed in an office setting; however, a portion of the job will involve being outdoors in parks or on trails, sometimes in rough terrain and/or in inclement weather. Staff must be willing to travel as needed to accomplish assignments. Overnight travel is a requirement of this position. Some evening or weekend work maybe required.
In this role, you will coordinate, lead, and support trail projects in Eastern Washington. This position will manage trail planning efforts, develop and/or assist with preparing trail informational and communication materials, coordinate trail improvement efforts, and build relationships with local trail partners. The initial focus of this position is Eastern Washington; however, this position could also work on trail projects throughout the state.
** The Spokane region office this position is under construction. This person may be required to work 100% remotely until office is completed and a workspace is available (expected completion ~ April 2023). At that time, partial telework maybe an option.
Eastside Trail Planning
- Coordinate and manage trail planning efforts in State Parks with an initial focus in Mt. Spokane and Riverside, work could also include statewide projects.
- The coordinator will prepare and give presentations, facilitate meeting and committees, and conduct inter and intra-agency coordination. The coordinator will need excellent communication and project management skills and enjoy working with the public.
- Contract out planning support services as needed: develop scope of work, coordinate with contracts office, contract management, and compliance.
- Integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into trail projects, outreach, and planning.
Trail Partnerships, Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Develop positive on-going working relationships with local stakeholders and partners including on-going outreach.
Public Meeting, Communications, Correspondence & Outreach
- Organize and facilitate public trail planning meetings, committee and/or webinars.
- Develop and implement outreach plans for projects.
Project Coordination & Development/Maintenance & Trail Sign/Maps
- Develop and coordinate trail sign assessments and plans for eastside trails as necessary. Coordinate and manage trail map development and updates. Coordinate and/or provide trail accessibility information as needed.
Funding & Other Trails Program Work
- Prepare eastside trail project updates for executive leadership, Commission briefings, and elected officials.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree involving major study in park planning, park administration, landscape architecture, land planning, environmental planning, environmental engineering, or other major with included course work in park planning, park administration, or related field.
AND
Three years of professional experience in park planning, trail planning, landscape architecture, environmental engineering, or similar professional work in land planning and/or park management.
Valid unrestricted driver's license.
Graduate training in the above fields may be substituted, year for year, for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
- Experience coordinating and leading stakeholder and community groups with varying viewpoints and perspectives.
- Experience in natural resource-based trail planning and developing sign plans.
- Experience in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion values and practices into community engagement processes.
- Experience managing budgets and preparing cost estimates for projects.
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of and experience with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements related to trail project implementation.
- Knowledge and experience working with trail accessibility standards and guidelines.
- Strong communication and outreach skills including the ability to listen, translate information and explain complex statutes and rules to the public, community groups, other agencies, and to the Commission.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, enjoys collaborating on a team.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, facilitate, and implement recreation projects that include public process.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
All Washington State Parks employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time of hire. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruitment team at HR.Recruitment@parks.wa.gov.
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:
- Current Resume
- Three Professional references
- Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualification listed in this announcement
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.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from further consideration.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:
- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of
Washington State.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. 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 Lisa Anderson at Lisa.anderson@parks.wa.gov or (360) 790-4939.
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