Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Full-time, Career Seasonal, Represented position
Anticipated seasonal employment is February - December
Location: Northeast Region- Omak, WASalary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing.We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/27/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region as anEducation and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2). The Recreation Warden, based out of Omak, WA, provides professional-level education and enforcement duties for the western half of the Northeast Region. This position is highly visible to the public and acts as a primary point of contact in the field for visitors, user groups, volunteers, campground hosts, and neighbors. This position helps the Northeast Region achieve its mission by providing and maintaining public safety and protecting resources. This is accomplished by educating the general public, neighbors, and recreational users about recreational opportunities and appropriate behavior, applicable rules and regulations, and determining the appropriate enforcement action if needed.
The Recreation program's vision is to "Provide diverse and high-quality recreational opportunities within DNR landscapes that foster community engagement, promote a strong sense of environmental stewardship, and enrich the quality of life in Washington".
The goals for managing statewide recreation are to:
Promote the safety of the public, DNR employees, and volunteers,
Support enjoyable recreation that is compatible with land management responsibilities,
Work in collaboration with volunteers and interested stakeholders to provide engaging recreational opportunities, and;
Manage healthy natural landscapes and working forests that can sustain recreation for current and future generations.
Responsibilities:
Provide an education and enforcement presence within the district, with an emphasis on enforcing recreation rules and regulations.
Supporting the Recreation manager with volunteer coordination to include public outreach, volunteer recruitment, and tracking and reporting of volunteer hours performed
Assists the Region's recreation maintenance and operations with trail stewardship. This includes inspection and evaluation of trails and facilities after permitted organized events, recreation sign installation, management of trail/vehicle counter devices and associated data, as well as the management of trail camera devices and associated collected data.
Required Qualifications:Experience using computers and processing software, including the use of Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.Experience with conflict resolution and defusing tense situations.Associate's degree AND two years of experience in a natural resource-related field, with a focus on recreation management and/or user education and outreach;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.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.The ability to use independent judgment effectively.Highly developed writing and oral communication skills and public presentation skills, and the ability to