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Salary– $2,612.00 – $3,370.00 Monthly

Our Water Access Technician,

• Operation of utility trucks, power washers, various saws, ATVs, pumps, cameras, herbicide application equipment, and similar equipment.
• Assist the Access Manager with technical natural resource tasks on access sites and monitors each site for deficiencies. 
• Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM), monitors for and treats noxious weeds by spraying, hand pulling, and/or mowing with ATV mower, weed trimmer, pruners and chain saw to suppress or remove vegetation while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Maintaining a variety of power equipment including power washers, weed trimmers, and mowers.
• Independently maintains water access facilities, such as vault toilets, pathways, and parking areas, to ensure areas remain safe and in good working order.
• Responsible for safe vehicle and trailer operation and reports any mechanical issues to access manager for appropriate repairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  1. Work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrain.
• Schedule:
  1. 10 hours/day Monday – Thursday.
• Travel Requirements:
  1. May travel up to 90% of the day.
• Tools and Equipment:
  1. Various hand and power tools. Utility truck, trailer, ATVs, and various mowers.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. There will be frequent customer interaction, mostly in higher-use access areas.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR  

• One (1) year as a Natural Resource Worker 1.
  1. (Natural Resource Worker 1 – Definition: Under close supervision and as a member of an organized crew, performs unskilled forest, agriculture, and/or aquatic land management labor.)

Please Note: College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes. 

License:

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 

As a result of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) issued on August 9, 2021, all Washington State Agencies are requiring employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of your employment. Pursuant to this mandate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination as a part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials – your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor prior to your first day of work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here: Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Supplemental Information

Please 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).
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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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 Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).