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Salary- $46,644.00 – $62,748.00 Annually

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in public use, recreation, natural resources, forestry, law enforcement or closely related field; OR Associate Degree and three years of experience at a Natural Resource Technician 2 level position, both focused on recreation management and user education and outreach; OR A combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to the above as demonstrated in the individual’s application material.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple DNR programs and other agencies or similar experience collaborating with multiple groups.
  • Skills and ability to work collaboratively with volunteers, user groups, and the general public on natural resources related recreation.
  • Must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field covering moderate to difficult terrain. Must be able to ride an off road vehicle on established difficult to easy multiple use trails.
  • Working knowledge of forest management activities and State trust land responsibilities.
  • Ability to conduct public outreach and education.
  • Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
  • Working knowledge of GPS system and basic GIS principals.
  • Experience working alone and independently in remote locations.
  • Experience planning and prioritizing work.
  • Experience with preparing written reports, memos, forms records and field notes.
  • Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
  • The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a WSDA Pesticide Applicators License.
  • A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates may be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
  • DNR Core Competencies:
    • Personal Accountability
    • Value Others
    • Compassionate Communication
    • Inspire Others
    • Commitment to Excellence
  • All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

  • Bachelor’s degree involving major study in outdoor recreation management or other natural resources management and two years of professional program development and management experience.
  • At least two years’ experience supervising and evaluating employee or work crew performance.
  • Ability to provide presentations to public, other agency staff.
  • Know how to use power tool and other common trail maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to prepare project cost estimates for supplies and resources, and supervise WCC and other contract crews.
  • At least two years’ experience working with forest- based land-use policy and recreation-use policy and practices such as: SEPA, Forest Practice Rules, HCP, PSF, etc.
  • Fluency in current word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software presentations to public, other agency staff.