Control Room Technician

Salary: $21.08 - $26.72 Hourly
Location : WA 98023, WA
Job Type: Short Term Temporary, Part Time, Std Wkly Hrs Vary
Job Number: 2024-21055
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: 4/7/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Part Time
Summary
King County Parks is looking for Part-TimeControl Room Techniciansto join their team at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC), located in Federal Way, WA.
You will have the opportunity to work at a world-class aquatic center that has an Olympic-sized competition pool and is a legacy venue of the 1990 Goodwill Games. It is also a regional training center for competitive aquatic sports, and is open to the public for lap swims, family swimming, water exercises, and swimming lessons.
About the Role:
The Part-time Control Room Technician is responsible for operating timekeeping equipment, scoreboard operation, data handling software, video replay equipment, and processing other official aquatic event information. This position is considered a technical expert and is responsible for using multiple specialized software applications and programs and providing technical assistance to co-workers and customers at aquatic events. This work is very precise and requires great attention to detail and requires a high level of customer service under demanding circumstances.
About the team:
The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) maintains an active event schedule. These all-day competitions include high profile national and international events that have a lasting impact on King County's image throughout the swimming community.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Control Room Technician, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .Apply now for a rewarding career at of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What you will be doing:

• Operate OMEGA sports equipment for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo.
• Operate software that manages data handling, scoreboard operation and video replay systems.
• Operate a walkie-talkie and other communication devices.
• Operate printers and copiers.
• Perform duties of a "runner", gathering information from timers and event staff on the pool deck.
• Assist in replacing event pool deck equipment.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:

• Database software applications.
• Ability to apply standards, policies, and procedures associated with aquatic events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide excellent customer service, and the ability to positively interact with a variety of people in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changes, and provide high level of accuracy.
• Ability to learn and master operation of Omega sports equipment and event management software within 2 months.
• Ability to help in emergency situations including facility evacuations.

Competencies You Bring:

• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Decision Quality - Making Good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Interpersonal Savvy- Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Sports Management software such as Hytek.
• OMEGA sport equipment including swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo.
• Knowledge of operating LED videowall scoreboards.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

• Work Location: King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way WA. 98023
  
• Work Schedule:The work schedule for this position is flexible and can be varied and event dependent. It may require weekends and late evening work as well as split shifts. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
  
• Union Representation: This position is not represented.
  
• Duration: This recruitment aims to fill open Short-Term Temporary (STT) positions that will staff events and other scheduled use.
  
• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, step up onto a 12" high elevated stage, and walk for shifts up to 12 hours.
• Regularly operate swimming equipment and computers for multiple periods up to 4-hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be around a loud horn, officials using whistles and stadium music played over the PA system.
• Ability to work under overhead LED lighting up to 200 footcandles, with brief moments of flashing light patterns.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a complete application. However, please be aware that cover letters, resumes and other documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Delores Venters at dventers@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About King County Parks:
King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities. With over 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come. We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more atwww.kingcounty.gov/parks
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program participant and is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time and do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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Describe your experience in operating specialized and/or complex software/program applications such as Hytek Meet Manager? If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A".
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