• Establish/maintain fish/wildlife/habitat restoration project improvements.
• Maintain existing recreational developments.
• Operate/maintain a variety of equipment and vehicles to accomplish work activities.
• Load, haul, and operate heavy equipment and/or farm machinery.
• Utilize farming practices to manipulate and improve native habitat.
• Control noxious weed infestations by chemical, mechanical, and biological prescription.
• Stock and deer fence maintenance.
• Assists in gathering detailed resource inventory data on plant communities;
• Assesses forage production capabilities of native habitats.

• Knowledge and experience with farming practices;
• Knowledge of wetland management practices for eastern Washington;
• Knowledge of fire management practices;
• Proficient at using GPS equipment to determine project area;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs including Word and Excel;
• Working knowledge of weed management techniques;
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment and farm implements;
• Experience working with volunteers and elementary school science classes;
• Working knowledge of welding and metalwork;
• Experience conducting prescribed burning operations;
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs.

*Experience is based on full time equivalency (i.e., 40 or more hours/week). Part time work is prorated (e.g., 20 hours/week for 6 years = 3 years of experience). Do not count experience that was a part of your educational requirements.

A valid Washington or other State Driver’s License
First Aid (training provided)
ATV certification (training provided)
Washington State Pesticide Applicator License, training will be provided upon employment.

Behavioral competencies:

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

The position requires the ability to drive a vehicle on primitive roads during all weather conditions in 4 wheel drive trucks and ATV’s. The incumbent utilizes agency radio equipment and/or cell phone for communication in the field. Office duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g. desks, files, cabinets, computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, etc.). Field duties require frequent use of heavy machinery and hand or power tools.  Field duties also require use of farm implements such as seed drill, disc, harrow, plows, PTO driven mowers. May also require use of bulldozers, mini-excavators, and 12-yard dump trucks.

Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals (WAFWP).  As a condition of employment you must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov, ensure either completely filling out the Work Experience portion of the online application or provide/attach the following to your profile:

• 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.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.