Lacey, WA

Position Title: Water Access Technician

Organization: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Location: Lacey, WA

Position Overview: This is an opportunity to perform technical activities to maintain water access area facilities, equipment, tools, vehicles, and property related to infrastructure operation and maintenance. With your experience, you will inspect and maintain access areas and public use resources on water access areas to ensure the health and safety of the public and the aesthetics of the WDFW lands. We are seeking a candidate to perform integrated vegetation management activities and applies herbicide to control invasive or unwanted species.

Duties:

Under the direction of Water Access Manager, independently provide maintenance on Water Access Wildlife Areas and WDFW owned/operated lands and facilities: 

• Remove garbage and debris from restroom facility.
• Clean and sanitize toilets/urinals, handrails, walls, floors, and lights.
• Wash off moss or mildew from restroom facility.
• Clean and Inspect door locks, door handles and window.

Under the direction of Water Access Manager, independently performs vegetation management on WDFW owned/operated lands: 

• Brushing, weed eating, and trimming of overgrowth and vegetation.
• Raking, blowing needle and leaves hand pulling or spraying weeds.
• Removal of fallen trees and debris from roads, boat ramps and parking areas
• Identify and report Danger trees, hazards, public safety concerns or liabilities.

Under the direction of Water Access Manager, conducts safety and maintenance activities: 

• Report potential hazardous debris or spills to supervisor.
• Clean, repair or establish walkways, paths, and trails for pedestrian safe accessibility.
• Repair docks, railings, and facilities.
• Repair potholes and conduct grading activities in parking lots and roadways.

Qualifications:

his Natural Resource Technician 3 (In-Training) series provides mentoring and career development opportunities for candidates with limited experience.

Candidates will be hired as a Natural Resource Technician 2 or Natural Resource Technician 3, dependent on skills and experience.

Required Qualifications for the Natural Resource Technician 2:

• High school graduation or GED.

And

• Two (2) years of experience as a Natural Resource Worker 2.
  • Definition of Natural Resource Worker: Under close supervision and as a member of an organized crew, performs unskilled forest, agriculture, and/or aquatic land management labor.

Or

• Three (3) years of related professional equivalent experience, including:
  • Working on a farm / ranch.
  • Conducting agricultural enhancement / farming activities.
  • Operating heavy equipment
  • Conducting wildlife habitat enhancement activities.
  • General repairer

Or

• Equivalent education/experience.

License:

• Valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Forklift Operation Certification
• Chain Operation (agency will provide training)
• Maintain First Aid / CPR / AED Training Certification (agency will provide training)
• Hold or obtain a Washington State Public Operator Pesticide license within six (6) months of hire.

Required Qualifications for the Natural Resource Technician 3:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Natural Resource Technician 2, Forest Technician, Engineering Aide 1, Administrative Assistant 1 or higher class performing technical or paraprofessional duties relating to land use, transaction lease, or development.

Or

• Three (3) years of experience as a general repairer or equivalent.

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree with major study in business management, accounting, real estate, agriculture, aquatic land studies, police sciences or other business, law enforcement or natural resource studies.

Or

• An Associate degree in natural resource, law enforcement, or business studies and two (2) years of technical experience in land management.

License:

• Valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Forklift Operation Certification
• Chain Operation (agency will provide training)
• Maintain First Aid / CPR / AED Training Certification (agency will provide training)
• Hold or obtain a Washington State Public Operator Pesticide license within six (6) months of hire.
• An agency will designate the need for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with specific endorsements.  Candidates selected for CDL positions will be tested for use of a controlled substance and alcohol misuse as required by the 1991 Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• Experience in the use of agricultural practices and equipment.
• Experience in identifying Western Washington native plant species.

Knowledge of:

• Wildlife agricultural enhancement programs / farming practices.
• Wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration.
• Basics of carpentry, mechanical and facility repair.
• Small, large, and heavy equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Small engine tools such as pumps, chainsaws, and brush cutters.
• Computer software – Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Managing projects.
• Managing workloads.
• Safety procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform habitat management activities.
• Safely mix and apply pesticides.
• Repair and maintain buildings, fences, facilities, and equipment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and identify hazards while proficiently operating motor vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, tractors with agricultural implements, small power equipment (i.e., tillers, mowers, chainsaws, and grass / brush trimmers, etc.), shop equipment, ATVs, and boats.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on motor vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, tractors, agricultural implements, small power equipment (i.e., tillers, mowers, chainsaws, and grass / brush trimmers, etc.), shop equipment, ATVs and boats.
• Identify wildlife and plant species and ability to visually distinguish biological and physical features.
• Oversee volunteers to include working with inmate work crews.
• Conduct field surveys to collect data. Use critical thinking in collecting, recording, compiling, and summarizing data.
• Use GPS, mapping software, computer with Microsoft Office software for collaborating, communications, word processing, spreadsheet applications, web-based tools, email, and calendar events.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and orally with agency staff, other agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Accept supervision and correction.
• Follow prescribed protocols and procedures as well as oral and written directions.
• Perform routine and repetitive work in a punctual and dependable manner.
• Complete required administrative paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work independently and as a team member.

Salary/Pay: $2,940.00 – $4,385.00 Monthly

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.