Education and Enforcement Warden

South Zone Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Recruitment #2024-4-7226
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Northwest Region - Granite Falls, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $4,174.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly 

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest Region has an exciting opportunity to fill a South Zone Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2) position. The successful applicant will become part of a team of outstanding natural resources professionals dedicated to the sustainable management of DNR trust lands and our fiduciary responsibilities to the trust beneficiaries. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, educating the general public, neighbors, and recreational users about recreational opportunities, appropriate recreational behavior, and recreational rules and regulations; working with the district recreation manager in developing a strong education and enforcement volunteer program; issuance of warnings and citations for violations of recreation laws and regulations; and investigating and addressing unauthorized or illegal activities occurring at specific assigned geographic areas: the Walker Valley ORV Area, Blanchard Mountain, and Harry Osborn equestrian area.  

This position is highly visible to the public and acts as a primary point of contact for many user groups, volunteers, and visitors, as well as individuals seeking information and/or assistance. This position is responsible for communicating agency, region, and district goals and responsibilities including, but not limited to; environmental protection, recreation, fire control, and forest management activities. Also required is active participation in the outreach and education efforts including the volunteer program, organized events, user groups, neighbor and community education, and the region’s law enforcement program as it pertains to public use within the assigned geographic areas.

Required Qualifications: 
 

• Associate degree AND two years of experience as a Natural Resource Technician or similar position, both focused on recreation management and user education and outreach;
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience using computers including the use of Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or similar computer software.
• Experience with conflict resolution and defusing tense situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Tact and Diplomacy: Ability to respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• Ability to use independent judgment effectively.
• Highly developed writing and oral communication skills, public presentation skills, and the ability to effectively inform and educate user groups, volunteers, and the general public.
• Ability to collect and track work progress metrics to meet reporting requirements of grants and to the DNR.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of recreation management.
• Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, small power tools, quads, off-road motorcycles, and mountain bikes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, in writing and verbally, in both small and large group settings.