Salary: $3,558.00 – $6,105.00 Monthly
Location: Douglas County – East Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Department: Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Number: 2023-02583
Closing: 3/20/2023 12:00 AM Pacific

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and over 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. The agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you’ll find anywhere. We love what we manage and what we do.

The Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training) serves as one of two highly trained and proficient arborists on the Eastern regional arbor crew. In this role you will be an integral member of our seven person agency team of experts on highly technical tree felling and pruning. In addition, the position researches, analyzes, recommends, and carries out specialized arboricultural, silvicultural, and horticultural services. 

Our ideal candidate has a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors. We are looking for a someone with proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated. This is a unique opportunity to share your experience in tree care while enhancing the knowledge and skills of on-site park’s staff throughout the State.  

*Arborist crew training staff at Millersylvania State Park

Please Note: Position may be filled at the Natural Resource Specialist 1, 2, or 3 level depending on qualifications. Candidates hired at the Natural Resource Specialist 1 or 2 level will be required to successfully complete an in-training program prior to promoting to the goal class of Natural Resource Specialist 3.

Duties
The Natural Resource Specialist 3 in-training reports to the Arbor Program Supervisor and coordinates with the Natural Resources Program Manager and Agency Forester to prioritize and manage Washington State Parks’ trees and forests through selective high risk tree identification and removal, training, tree replacement strategies, pruning, and insect and disease identification and treatment techniques.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, schedules, organizes, coordinates, directs and controls the arboricultural field work in multiple parks as well as with interagency partners.  
• Maintains records on tree assessment, maintenance, monitoring, pruning and/or removal activities.
• Assesses tree risk and performs tree care operations.
• Works in close coordination with crew members to expertly remove trees to reduce hazardous conditions, promote tree health, and protect people and property.  
• Maintains arboriculture equipment including: aerial lift, brush chipper, spray equipment, stump grinder, chainsaws, rigging equipment, climbing equipment, winch, and various hand tools related to tree and plant care.
• Upholds agency rules and policies for the conservation of State Parks’ natural resources.  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture or tree care maintenance or in a logging operation.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.  
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment
• First Aid/CPR card must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture or tree care maintenance or in a logging operation.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.  
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• First Aid/CPR card.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
•  ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessment Qualification or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment. 

Natural Resource Specialist 3      Salary range $4,541- $6,105 per month

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture or tree care maintenance or in a logging operation.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.  
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• First Aid/CPR card.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist.
• ISA  Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College coursework or degree in forestry, arboriculture, plant pathology, entomology, natural resource management, or related field from an accredited college or university.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position works primarily outdoors that may include strenuous walking through undeveloped areas with no trails up to 10 hours a day.  This position functions at a high physical level -climbing trees for pruning and rescue purposes, felling trees, and lifting heavy objects in excess of 40 pounds.  
• Travel is essential, including multiple overnight stays and occasional travel out of state for conferences and trainings.  

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
All Washington State Parks and Recreation employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.   If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruitment team at HR.Recruitment@parks.wa.gov. 

To Apply
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  

Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: 

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualification listed in this announcement.
• Current Resume.
• Three Professional references.

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3925060/arborist-natural-resource-specialist-3-in-training-east-wenatchee

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/ 

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a working environment that includes, welcomes, and respects diverse identities of race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and more. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are invited to apply.

Persons desiring any accommodations in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hearing impaired may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.    

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3925060/arborist-natural-resource-specialist-3-in-training-east-wenatchee