Parks Program Coordinator - Public Works, Parks & Land Division

  • Clark County
  • Mar 21, 2025
Full time Administrative Maintenance Management

Job Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Summary

Clark County is looking for an experienced Parks Program Coordinator. The position is located within the Public Works Department, Parks and Nature Division. If you are passionate about parks and open space this is a great professional opportunity.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Degree or equivalent experience relative to the assignment is required.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of program management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; methods and procedures of budget development and justification; application and interpretation of county, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to: Effectively recommend, coordinate, plan, and delegate program components; carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Special Requirements: A valid driver’s license is required, and a successful criminal background/fingerprinting check as required by law.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application. 

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. 

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. 

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. 

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression. 

 

First review of candidates will be March 31st. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date without additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

•    Performs a variety of complex professional/technical support of programs which may include field work.

•    Provides analysis of administrative, fiscal and/or program operations for

•    Prepares technical reports, documents, notices, and public information materials requiring research and analysis of program policies, procedures, and standards.

•    Extract data and analyze project tracking systems and other information systems required for studies, projects, and programs.

•    Participates in planning, coordination, and implementation of specialized programs 

•    Participates in the development of budgets, goals, objectives, and program activities 

•    Provides information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards 

•    Conducts research requiring specialized knowledge of the program and an ability to plan and coordinate using independent judgment and limited supervision.

•    Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned.

•    Performs other related duties as required.

Salary Grade

M3.200

Salary Range

$33.87 - $47.40- per hour

Close Date

Open Until FilledRecruiter

Rori Jones

Email:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.  

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

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Salary

33.87-47.40 per hour