Construction & Maintenance Project Lead (Cornet Bay - Marine Crew) In-Training

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Lead

Location: Cornet Bay, WA

Closes: Continuous. A first review of applications will be on September 7th, 2026. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

Travel: This position requires travel and overnight travel between parks and statewide for work, meetings, training, and other field work. Required for up to five (5) days/four (4) nights per week. Lodging may be provided on State Parks vessel or hotel.

Position: This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions. Typical work four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 6 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

In Training opportunity / please note: This position may be filled at the Construction and Maintenance Project Lead level or as a Lead in-training at the Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist or Maintenance Mechanic 1 level depending on qualifications. Candidates hired at the Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist or Maintenance Mechanic 1 level will be required to successfully complete an in-training program prior to promoting to the goal class of Construction and Maintenance Project Lead.

About this position: Under the direction of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor, this position acts as a lead on marine construction, maintenance, and operational projects. This position may lead and direct two or more trades employees and direct work crews assigned to Construction & Maintenance projects. Acts as an on-site coordinator, the incumbent will oversee and mentor other staff throughout the state on a project level basis for marine infrastructure maintenance and construction.

Washington State Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill a Construction & Maintenance Project Lead in-training position to serve as one of three highly trained and proficient members of our Marine Crew. The Marine Crew provides complex marine-related construction and maintenance services to State Parks throughout Washington State.

The Marine Crew is a professional and hard-working team that services all of Washington State Parks’ marine infrastructure. Our main goal is to enhance and maintain public access features such as docks and mooring balls. We also service swim floats and regulatory buoys. Our exciting work takes us to Parks all over Washington, and we are always on or near the water.

If you love boats, wildlife, and hard work, please apply to join our Crew!

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…