Arborist (Natural Resource Specialist 3 In-Training) East Wenatchee Government Job Dept-Parks and Recreation Commission Full Time

 

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity. Current schedule is Monday- Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 8 hours of sick leave/month and 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Paid Training-Parks covers the cost of your training & credentialing and pays you while you train. You will earn and/or maintain a class A CDL, ISA Certified Arborist, attend regional conferences and workshops, and more while on the Job.
• Safety-First Culture- Professional workplace including state of the art safety gear and equipment.
• Plan For Your Future – Parks offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. 
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  

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 high risk tree identification and removal, training, tree replacement strategies, pruning, and insect and disease identification and treatment techniques.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, schedules, organizes, coordinates, directs and controls the arboricultural field work in multiple parks as well as with interagency partners.  
• Maintains records on tree assessment, maintenance, monitoring, pruning and/or removal activities.
• Assesses tree risk and performs tree care operations.
• Works in close coordination with crew members to expertly remove trees to reduce hazardous conditions, promote tree health, and protect people and property.  
• Maintains arboriculture equipment including: aerial lift, brush chipper, spray equipment, stump grinder, chainsaws, rigging equipment, climbing equipment, winch, and various hand tools related to tree and plant care.
• Upholds agency rules and policies for the conservation of State Parks’ natural resources.  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture or tree care maintenance or in a logging operation.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.  
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment
• First Aid/CPR card must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture or tree care maintenance or in a logging operation.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.  
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• First Aid/CPR card.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
•  ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessment Qualification or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment. 

Natural Resource Specialist 3      Salary range $4,541- $6,105 per month

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience felling and pruning trees in arboriculture or tree care maintenance or in a logging operation.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.  
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• First Aid/CPR card.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist.
• ISA  Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College coursework or degree in forestry, arboriculture, plant pathology, entomology, natural resource management, or related field from an accredited college or university.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position works primarily outdoors that may include strenuous walking through undeveloped areas with no trails up to 10 hours a day.  This position functions at a high physical level -climbing trees for pruning and rescue purposes, felling trees, and lifting heavy objects in excess of 40 pounds.  
• Travel is essential, including multiple overnight stays and occasional travel out of state for conferences and trainings.  

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
All Washington State Parks and Recreation employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.   If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. 

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualification listed in this announcement.
• Current Resume.
• Three Professional references.

This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/ 

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces and values the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to all people of this state today and in the future.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strengthens our ability and commitment to serve all citizens.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a working environment that includes, welcomes, and respects diverse identities of race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and more. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are invited to apply. 

Persons desiring any accommodations in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hearing impaired may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.