Education & Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)

Benefits, Questions, Description

• Engage with recreationists, volunteers, and the local community on state trust lands while positively representing the agency
• Educate & enforce recreation and public access laws, rules, policies, and procedures on state trust lands
• Issue warnings and citations for violations of recreation laws and regulations
• Patrol DNR trails and recreation facilities
• Investigate and address unauthorized or illegal activities occurring at specific assigned geographic areas and other DNR-managed lands throughout the district
• Document, assess, and make recommendations on enforcement as well as facility and trail maintenance needs
• Provide an informational enforcement presence at user group meetings and organized events
• Serve as a resource for law enforcement staff, search and rescue efforts, and emergency response crews
• Document program accomplishments, incident investigation, data collection, and post and develop educational signage
• Operate small power tools, 4WD pick up, surveillance cameras, computer, GPS, and other types of equipment

• Associate’s degree AND two years of experience in a natural resource or closely related field
• Experience using computers and processing software, including the use of Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with conflict resolution and defusing tense situations
• 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
• 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
• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Comprehensive benefits package

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