Coast District Recreation Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS1)

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• Monitor all designated trails and facilities to identify needed maintenance projects.
• Conduct on-the-ground implementation of maintenance and operations projects – including project development and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Coordinator to analyze and prioritize maintenance plans and give guidance to seasonal/project employees, contractors, volunteers, and work crews, including offender crews.
• Operate and maintain a state-issued pick-up truck and multiple trailers.
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, chainsaws, small backhoe, generator, weed eaters/brush cutters, pole saw, carpentry equipment, and various other power tools.
• Work with the Recreation Coordinator and Natural Resource Police Officer (NRPO) to implement the Region's public use education and enforcement program.
• Maintain limited police powers qualifications related to recreation on DNR-managed lands.
• Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of volunteer work parties, organized events, and user group meetings.
• Participate in multi-agency/user group events as needed.

• One year of professional experience working in the field for a natural resource agency or organization that manages public land for multiple uses.
• Experience operating and performing routine maintenance on chainsaws, quads, motorcycles, mini excavators, and other light equipment common to trail and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups, both internal and external.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• 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.

• Benefits
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation days
• Sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.