{"id":54583,"date":"2024-10-31T08:53:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=54583"},"modified":"2024-10-31T08:53:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:53:14","slug":"job-arborist-stewardship-division-at-washington-state-parks-burlington-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-arborist-stewardship-division-at-washington-state-parks-burlington-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Arborist, Stewardship Division at Washington State Parks (Burlington, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Salary:<\/strong> $45,732.00 – $78,468.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location:<\/strong> Skagit County \u2013 Other, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number: <\/strong>2024-10314<\/span><\/div>\n
Department:<\/strong> Parks and Recreation Commission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date: <\/strong>09\/11\/2024\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date<\/strong>: Continuous<\/div>\n
Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Parks and Beaches \/ Planning and Development \/ Nursing \/ Agriculture \/ Parks and Recreation \/ Miscellaneous \/ Parks \/ Natural Resources \/ Grounds & Landscaping \/ Forestry \/ Nutrition \/ Wildlife \/ Horticulture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Title:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training)<\/div>\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Burlington, WA<\/a>\u00a0
Closes:<\/strong>\u00a0This 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. \u00a0

Description:<\/strong>
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\u00a0<\/strong>(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:<\/strong>\u00a0Position 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.<\/em>\n

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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\u00a0high risk\u00a0tree identification and removal, training, tree replacement strategies, pruning, and insect and disease identification and treatment techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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