Administrative Specialist-Capital Projects
Job Description
With the recent voter-approved bond supporting new park improvements and facilities throughout Tacoma, the Capital Projects Team is preparing to expand. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join an established, collaborative, and high-performing team committed to delivering high-quality projects for the community. This position serves as an entry point into government procurement, contracting, data management, and reporting, and offers strong opportunities for training and professional development. The role is essential to advancing supplier inclusion efforts, supporting community investment objectives, and enhancing quality of life by contributing to the creation and improvement of public park spaces.
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $31.07
To allow for growth and salary progression the full hourly range is $31.07 - $42.54. Employees will have the opportunity to move through the posted range based on annual performance reviews and merit increases.
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
Provides administrative and compliance support for capital projects, including document management, contractor coordination, transaction processing, and updates to project information and procedures.
With the recent voter-approved bond supporting new park improvements and facilities throughout Tacoma, the Capital Projects Team is preparing to expand. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join an established, collaborative, and high-performing team committed to delivering high-quality projects for the community. This position serves as an entry point into government procurement, contracting, data management, and reporting, and offers strong opportunities for training and professional development. The role is essential to advancing supplier inclusion efforts, supporting community investment objectives, and enhancing quality of life by contributing to the creation and improvement of public park spaces.
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $31.07
To allow for growth and salary progression the full hourly range is $31.07 - $42.54. Employees will have the opportunity to move through the posted range based on annual performance reviews and merit increases.
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
Provides administrative and compliance support for capital projects, including document management, contractor coordination, transaction processing, and updates to project information and procedures.
About Metro Parks Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
Good parks, open space and program services contribute to economic development by fostering economic benefits and promoting tourism:
- Environmentally, they provide green infrastructure and help manage climate change.
- Socially, they revitalize communities, create safer neighborhoods, help children learn and grow, improve public and environmental health, and support smart growth.
- Culturally, open space and program services can nurture a sense of place in the community, and provide opportunities to engage the public of diverse backgrounds.