Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training)
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Salary: $45,732.00 – $78,468.00 Annually
Location: Skagit County – Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2024-10314
Department: Parks and Recreation Commission
Opening Date: 09/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Category: Environmental Services / Parks and Beaches / Planning and Development / Nursing / Agriculture / Parks and Recreation / Miscellaneous / Parks / Natural Resources / Grounds & Landscaping / Forestry / Nutrition / Wildlife / Horticulture
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Job Title: Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training)Location: Burlington, WA
Closes: This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on September 18th, 2024, and weekly thereafter. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.
Description:
Trees in Washington State Parks are among our most treasured natural resources, serving and shaping the character, ecology, and intrinsic value of over 124 parks statewide. In this role you will be an integral member of our seven-person agency team of experts on highly technical tree felling and pruning, tree risk management, plant health care, and specialized forestry, arboriculture, and horticulture services. The Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training) serves as one of two highly trained and proficient arborists on the Northwest region arbor crew, based in Burlington, WA. the two-person regional arbor crew works closely together to support parks staff and prioritize and manage Washington State Parks’ trees and forests for current and future generations.
Our ideal candidate has a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors. We are looking for someone with proven initiative, and a positive attitude, who is 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.
This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training) located in Burlington, WA. Working hours are generally Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm. This position will require you to travel as needed to accomplish assignments.
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
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Some of what you will do:
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.
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Maintains records on tree assessment, maintenance, monitoring, pruning and/or removal activities.
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Assesses tree risk and performs tree care operations.
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Works in close coordination with crew members to expertly remove trees to reduce hazardous conditions, promote tree health, and protect people and property.
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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.
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Upholds agency rules and policies for the conservation of State Parks’ natural resources.
Working Conditions:-
This position works primarily outdoors which 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.
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Travel is essential, including multiple overnight stays and occasional travel out of state for conferences and trainings.
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This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of travel will vary based on business and operational needs.
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Qualifications
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Required qualifications:
Natural Resource Specialist 1: Salary range $45,732 – $61,404 annually- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Two (2) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture/tree care maintenance-logging operations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Washington State 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 equivalent GED.
- Three (3) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture/tree care maintenance-logging operations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Washington State Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- First Aid/CPR card
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or the ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
- Pacific Northwest Chapter ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor Qualification or the ability to obtain with the first 18 months of employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Four (4) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture/tree care maintenance-logging operations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Washington State Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- First Aid/CPR card
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
- Pacific Northwest Chapter ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor Qualification (or equivalent)
- College coursework or degree in forestry, arboriculture, plant pathology, entomology, natural resource management, or related field.
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Supplemental Information
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How to apply:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.
You must attach in your application the following:- Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
- Current resume.
- Three professional references.
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to 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 covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed positions are filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional positions for up to sixty (60) days. For more information: https://wfse.org/
About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? 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 approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you’ll find anywhere.
For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:
- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
For information about this position, please contact Adam Airoldi at adam.airoldi@parks.wa.gov.
For information about recruitment and the hiring process, please contact Jerell Borman at Jerell.borman@parks.wa.gov.
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