• Noxious weed control. Includes operation of ATV’s, 4-wheel drive vehicles, tractors, boom sprayers, gun-jet sprayers, gas powered pumps, & back-pack sprayers. Mix herbicides and have the to follow application directions according to product labels. May be required to perform mechanical weed control using tractor powered mowers.

• Maintain barbed-wire stock fences which form boundaries between Fish & Wildlife land, Forest Service land and private property, additionally working along elk fencing (8-foot-high, 23.5 mile long) is required. Make repairs to chain link and barbed wire fences including installing posts and braces, stretching wire, and patching broken fences. Includes operation of ATV’s, 4-wheel drive vehicles, tractors including track type and wheeled type, tracked excavators, gas powered rock drills, chainsaws, and other hand powered tools.
• Perform habitat restoration/improvements/maintenance. Planting food-plots for big-game and upland wildlife, converting old agriculture fields from introduced grass cover to native grass cover. Includes operation of wheeled and track type tractors pulling implements such as plows, offset disks, cultivators, cult-weeders, seed drills, stiff harrows, and flex-wing mowers. Must be able to perform maintenance activities to agricultural machinery such as grease application, transfer diesel fuel, and routine maintenance.
• Perform building and equipment maintenance. Maintain wildlife area buildings, vehicles, and equipment. Building maintenance includes repairing wind or storm damaged roofs and siding, painting, retaining walls, and hay sheds.

• A strong knowledge and experience working in the manipulation and management of upland plant communities is highly desirable.
• Background in the use of agricultural practices and equipment is highly desirable.
• Possess a current pesticide applicators license, or the ability to acquire a license within 30 days.
• Experience in Washington native plant identification.

Competencies
Well qualified applicants will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Management Plan Implementation.
• Knowledge of wildlife habitat enhancement and management activities, such as mowing, fertilizing, planting crops, controlled burning, and herbicide applications.
• Operation and maintenance of motor vehicles, tractors and farm implements, construction equipment, ATV’s, and herbicide application equipment.
• Operation of computer hardware and software to include MS Office and programs.
• Basic understanding of biology, botany, and Washington Flora and Fauna.
• Ability to accept supervision and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work both as a team and independently.
• Be professional, respectful, and have good interpersonal skills.

Behavioral competencies:

• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Communication effectiveness.
• Organizational and political awareness.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Accountability.
• Leadership.
• Ethics and integrity.

• Work in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain or snow up to 80% of the time.
• Work in remote location 80% of the time.
• Walk over difficult terrain including slippery rocks, steep banks, mud, and creek crossings.
• Walk, bend and stoop while at times carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Work with and handle pesticides safely.
• Work hours are 6:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Thursday, with an occasional weekend work day.
• Load and transport equipment and gear weighing up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain.
• Travel up to 10% of the time including occasional weekends and overnight trips.
• Safely operate 4×4 trucks, ATV’s, tractors and implements motor.
• Safely operate equipment such as pumps, mowers, power tools, and chemical application equipment.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A current resume (please make it succinct)
• Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

Please note:  Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.

Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail.  You will then be notified via e-mail of your status during the process.  In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online process and avoid calling for information.

Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience” section of your application in NeoGov. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required.