Tacoma Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.07 - $42.54 Hourly
Location : Parks Tacoma Headquarters, WA
Job Type: Career Full-time Non Represented
Department: Business, Administration and Planning
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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 AreParks 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 HereCome 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.
POSITION INFORMATION
Provides administrative and compliance support for capital projects, including document management, contractor coordination, transaction processing, and updates to project information and procedures.
Essential Duties

• Organize, maintain, audit-prepare, and archive contract and project records in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and public-works requirements.
• Enter, track, and verify data using Microsoft applications and other software systems; ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Maintain compliance tracking for certified payroll, MWBE utilization, apprenticeship hours, and related contractor requirements.
• Communicate with contractors to resolve compliance issues and support timely processing of pay applications.
• Assist with pre-bid activities, bid openings, project meetings, and contract closeout tasks.
• Support roster administration, including processing applications, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Process a variety of project-related transactions, reports, and documentation, including financial and statistical data.
• Update SharePoint, project webpages, procedures, and training materials; participate in assigned meetings, special projects, and record meeting minutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Provide clear work direction and guidance to assigned team.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of administrative experience required.
• Contract experience in a public sector/government agency with public works desired.

Additional Information
To see complete Job Description that includes Competency Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities click here.
Work Environment:

• The office work environment is an active hub space with collaborative workstations where background noise from collaborative discussions, phone calls, impromptu meetings, and/or team activities are common.

Hazards:

• Possible contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

Abilities:
Perform frequently sustained and repetitive activity, labor, and effort that includes:

• Seeing to read and develop written and visual materials; monitor personnel and assigned operations and activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.

PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
OVERVIEW (more detailed information can be found at Parks Tacoma )
Life Insurance: Provided at no cost to the employee through Unum, amount is equal to annual salary up to $275,000. Benefits will reduce at age 70.
Retirement Plan: All employees are covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
Medical Coverage and Dental Coverage: Parks Tacoma pays 90% of the total cost of medical/dental coverage for employees and their dependents. If you enroll in a medical and/or dental plan and add dependents you will be required to provide documentation to show eligibility. Coverage begins the first of the month following the date of employment. Medical coverage is offered through Kaiser. Dental options include Delta Dental Service and Willamette Dental.
Health Care and Day Care Reimbursement Accounts: A benefit plan that allows you to pay for health care or dependent care expenses with "before tax" dollars.
Deferred Compensation (457 plan): Optional employee paid retirement savings plans are available through Empower, MissionSquare, and WA State Deferred Comp Program.
Paid Holidays for career employees: New Years Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Two Floating Holidays are granted after successful completion of the probationary period
Vacation: 8 hours earned monthly.
Sick Leave: 8 hours earned monthly.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -SupportLinc provides emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, the program offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family.
Community Center Fitness Pass - All Parks Tacoma employees get a Staff Pass to use at our community centers.The All Center Pass allows access to all four centers - Center at Norpoint, Eastside Community Center, People's Center and STAR Center.
Did you know... Benefits at Parks Tacoma include more than the great options for medical, dental and vision. There is so much more to our overall compensation package. Here are a few highlights:

• Beyond Medical, Dental and Vision: All medical plans include Naturopathy, Massage therapy and Chiropractic care (some restrictions apply). See the benefits summaries for more information.
• An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Cure: Stay ahead of the game by taking advantage of the quality preventative care our plans have to offer. Preventative care is covered at 100% so you are not charged the deductible or pay co-insurance for preventative care. See the benefits summaries for more information.
• Tax Free Health Accounts: Parks Tacoma offers Flexible Spending Account options that allow you to set aside money on a pretax basis for out of pocket medical and/or childcare expenses. Sign up at the start of the year with open enrollment. If you have chosen the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you will receive a Health Savings Account with an employer provided contribution. Check out the benefits page for more information.
• Be Ready for Retirement: Retirement plan options include the required PERS contributions AND also several Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) Options. Retirement savings can help you set yourself up for success now (lowering your federal income tax threshold through savings on a pre-tax basis) and later. Check out the benefits page for more information.
• Everyone Needs a Helping Hand: Employee Assistance Program - this program offers confidential, professional AND FREE 24/7 resources to all Parks Tacoma employees. The program offers resources for things like: counseling, legal and financial services, ID theft victim resources, Daily living information, elder and child care, stress reduction tools, website access, newsletters, webinars and more.
• Preparing for the Unexpected: Life Insurance & Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance is paid for by MPT and at no cost career employees . The amount is equal to your annual salary up to $200k. Check out the benefits page for more information.
• Getting Fit: Fitness Center Pass - ALL Parks Tacoma employees are eligible to use our fitness facilities and even participate in many class at various community centers for FREE!
• Checking Out All That Parks Tacoma Offers the Community: Employees are provided an annual familiarization pass that becomes their passport to explore a variety of opportunities available throughout the District.
• Supporting Work/Life Balance: Alternative Work Arrangements - Some positions have the option to remote work upon meeting requirements. This is a great benefit as it allows Parks Tacoma to reduce our carbon footprint and employees to achieve better work/life balance.
• Taking a Break: All Parks Tacoma employees receive sick leave and career employees receive excellent Sick, Vacation and Holiday leave packages.
• Making a Difference: There are multiple ways to make a difference beyond the work you do. Parks Tacoma employees can contribute to the Legacy Campaign through payroll deduction (or one time payment). You can also participate in a Day of Service with permission from your supervisor, be a member of the dragon boat team, donate blood at one of our member blood drives, or volunteer with our partner organizations.

Note: THIS BENEFIT OVERVIEW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED AND/OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Do you meet the minimum qualifications: Two years of administrative experience.

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Please explain, in detail, your specific experience and skill sets as it relates to the job description
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Please describe your experience with Microsoft Excel. Include your level of proficiency, the formulas or functions you have used, and the purpose or types of spreadsheets you created.
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Have you worked for a government agency? If yes, please indicate the number of years and describe the tasks you performed.
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Do you have experience with public works contracts? If yes, please indicate the number of years and describe the tasks you performed.
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Do you have experience in ensuring compliance with State Law or Agency Policy? If so, please provide examples.
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Do you have experience with small business utilization? If so, please provide examples.
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