Construction & Maintenance Project Lead (Cornet Bay - Marine Crew) In-Training - Island County – Other, WA

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a lead on marine construction, maintenance, and operational projects. 
• May lead and direct two or more employees and direct work on projects. 
• Oversee and mentor other staff throughout the state on a project level basis for marine infrastructure maintenance and construction.
• Lead and develop work methods and procedures for projects.
• Responsible for completing preventative maintenance and deferred maintenance projects.
• Perform journey level work in vessel and equipment operation as well as float and dock fabrication and installation.
• May assist with carpentry, masonry, roofing, framing, plumbing, and electrical trades to repair, launch ramps, and other water -based facilities required for smooth and continued park operation.
• Lead and direct in planning and scheduling for preventative and deferred maintenance.
• Estimate project materials, equipment, and manpower. 
• Inspect work to ensure quality and compliance. 
• Recommend maintenance work and consult with supervisor.
• Perform maintenance, minor repair, and keep records for state-owned vessels, vehicles, tools, and equipment. 
• Operate and maintenance a 75' vessel, 31' vessel, and other state-owned vessels to support the operation and maintenance of state parks. 
• Responsible for the safe handling, transiting, and docking of vessels.
• Responsible for boat-based trip planning.
• Proficient and expertise with navigation and trip planning including factoring currents and tides.
• Communicate and navigate effectively and safely when traveling on water.
• Communicate via radio with other agencies and vessels including the US Coast Guard, Washington State Ferries, and Seattle Traffic.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Maintenance Mechanic 1: $4,746 - $5,506 a month 

• High School graduation or GED equivalent and two (2) years of general work experience in professional vessel operations, marine construction, building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.
• First Aid & CPR certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Washington State Boaters Card must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. 

• High School graduation or GED and two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1

• Four (4) years of advanced experience in two (2) or more of the professional vessel/marine construction/building trades to include: vessel operations, vessel maintenance or repair; building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical machinery. Two (2) years of vocational training or education in a vessel, building, or construction trade may be substituted for this experience.

• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.
• First Aid & CPR certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Washington State Boaters Card must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. 

• Two (2) years as a Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist or six (6) years of advanced level experience in two (2) or more of the marine, construction, or building trades to include: marine construction, vessel operations and maintenance, equipment operations and maintenance, building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical work. Two (2) years of vocational training or education in a marine, building, or construction trade may be substituted for this experience. 

• Two (2) years of experience leading or directing a crew engaged in professional vessel operation and/or repairs of buildings and other structures, roads, pathways, walks, fences, and related facilities, acting as an on-site project coordinator leading, directing, and training work crews in construction and maintenance projects.
• Two (2) years of experience or knowledge of reading blueprints, cutting lumber, as well as general methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building and maintenance work; occupational hazards and safety precautions of building trades with the ability to use hand and power tools, working from blueprints and sketches; estimating materials and costs; keeping time and material records.
• High School graduation or GED equivalent 
  
• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• First Aid & CPR certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Washington State Boaters Card must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

• The Ability to take Action to Learn and Grow
• The Ability to take Action to Meet the Needs of Others

• US Coast Guard 100-ton Master Near Coastal Waters or greater.
• SCUBA certification and commercial diving experience.
• Experience working for Washington State Parks or similar park and recreations entity.
• Knowledge of repair, maintenance, and construction techniques and of the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in marine infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Ability to perform skilled work in a variety of trades to include proficiency in reading schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge and application of marine operations, environmental operations, and other rules and regulations governing safety, repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities and tasks.
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, MS Projects, and Outlook.
• Take action to learn and grow, considering and incorporating new information and different perspectives.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others, collaborating with others to overcome challenges and find solutions.

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 and attach:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• 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. 
• For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.

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

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