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Webster Forest Nursery is located south of Olympia, WA with 270 acres of bareroot production fields and 75,000 square feet of greenhouse production.  The nursery is responsible for producing 8 – 10 million seedling trees for regeneration of DNR trust lands.  The Greenhouse Plant Technician assists the greenhouse staff in the production of 3 – 4 million container grown conifer plug seedlings annually.  This position is for someone with a passion for plants who enjoys the challenges and responsibilities of large scale greenhouse production.  Attention to detail, creative problem solving, good attendance, and ownership in a job well done are all key components in producing a healthy seedling crop.  This is a lead position that helps oversee the work of contract labor during crop packing and sowing.  Duties include, but are not limited to, Seed Stratification, crop thnning and monitoring, irrigation/fertigation, inventory, record keeping. Responsible for weed control and cleanliness of greenhouses. Experience with forklifts, RTV’s, and/or irrigation systems is desirable.  During the peak growing season some weekend work is required on a rotating basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Two (2) years of work experience in plant research, plant propagation or related greenhouse work
• Basic computer skills are required for operation of environmental controls, irrigation systems and record keeping
• College training in one of the plant sciences may be substituted, year-for-year, for up to two (2) years of required experience

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A working knowledge of conifer seedling greenhouse production including soil media, seed handling, sowing methods, pest/disease identification and controls, and industry grading standards
• A working knowledge of irrigation systems and irrigation injection systems
• Forklift Experience
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Forklift driver certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• You must submit the following:
  • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • The names of three professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
• You may not reapply for this posting for 30 days.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers
 
Questions?  Please contact Deborah McLean at (360) 902-1303/Deborah.mclean@dnr.wa.gov  or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
 
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.