Description

Duties

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Performs technical duties to protect, maintain, and improve habitats, species, or recreational opportunities on the Wildlife Area.
• Maintains facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Performs integrated vegetation management activities to control invasive or unwanted species.
• Provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of Wildlife Area projects and activities.
• Implement activities to maintain and improve habitat, species and/or recreational opportunities.
• Restore/enhance/maintain wildlife habitats.
• Create, manage and maintain moist soil management projects.
• Implement Integrated Vegetation Management activities
• Conduct agricultural and farming activities.
• Manage and maintain public recreational use opportunities and infrastructure.
• Maintain Wildlife Area buildings, information kiosks and signage.
• Maintain roads, culverts, gates, fences, parking lots and other capital improvements.
• Maintain wildlife area vehicles, equipment and maintenance records.
• Monitor, assess and assure safety of Wildlife Area facilities and equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards: Inclement weather, including extreme heat or snow, over difficult terrain, including slippery rocks, steep banks and sticky mud up to 80% of the time.  Ability to walk, bend and stoop while at times carrying up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain.  Must be able to perform tasks in a safe, accurate and efficient manner and must be able to accept supervision/correction.
• Schedule: Normal workweek is Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., however, candidate must have the willingness and ability to work long irregular hours and work on non-scheduled workweeks.
• Travel Requirements: Travel can be up to 10% of the time.
• Tools and Equipment: Boats, motor vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, tractors with agricultural implements, farm machinery, small power equipment (i.e. tillers, mowers, chainsaws and grass/brush trimmers, etc.), shop equipment, and ATV’s in field situations.

QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Graduation or GED.

Knowledge of:

• Basics of carpentry, mechanical and facility repair.
• Small and large equipment troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Equipment operation.
• Personal computers.
• Managing projects.
• Managing workloads.
• Safety procedures.

Ability to:

• Repair and maintain buildings, fences, facilities, and equipment.
• Observe, inspect, and problem solve.
• Coordinate and organize activities.
• Effectively communicate verbally and orally.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Communication effectiveness.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Judgment.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Accountability.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Maintain First Aid Training Certification
• Requires a Public Operator Pesticide license (within 6 months of hire).
• CDL A with air brake endorsement – may be required after hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of experience as a Natural Resource Technician 1 or equivalent

      OR

• College level work in the field of fish, wildlife, or habitat management, agriculture, forestry, or a natural resource science may substitute year-for-year for experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing and manipulating wetland plant communities, (moist soil management).
• Experience in the use of agricultural practices and equipment.
• Experience in identifying Western Washington native plant species.

Supplemental InformationPlease note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

In order to successfully 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 cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume
• Three professional references

Join the WDFW Team:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

Union WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Important Note:

Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per week through July 25, 2020, and one day per month beginning August 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.

Veteran Preference Notice:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

Military Spouse Preference Notice:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov