Education and Enforcement Warden Natural Resource Specialist 2 NRS2
Education and Enforcement Warden Natural Resource Specialist 2 NRS2
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08-04-2025
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- Education and Enforcement Warden Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2Salary: $4299.00 $5783.00 Monthly
Recruitment #
Fulltime Career Seasonal Represented position
Anticipated seasonal employment is February December
Location: Northeast Region Omak WA
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 professionallevel 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 programs vision is to Provide diverse and highquality 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.
Duties
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 Regions 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.
Qualifications
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.
- Associates degree AND two years of experience in a natural resourcerelated 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 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.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Must be able to complete and pass DNR Basic Enforcement Training receiving DNR Limited Commission Authority during the probationary period.
- Must be able to complete and pass ATV/UTV/Trailer Towing Safety Training within the probationary period.
- The position will have an assigned Duty Station. The majority 80 of work is performed alone in isolated unimproved areas. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The position will require operating a fourwheel drive vehicle on highway and forest roads as well as trail hiking and possibly riding mountain bikes ATVs UTVs and offroad motorcycles on trails of moderate to difficult terrain. Must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field on moderate to very difficult terrain. Must be willing to work alone and in remote terrain and all weather conditions. These duties are accomplished while the employee is working alone in remote locations often with limited cell service. The employee must exercise independent judgment to make the best decisions possible to protect the department resources and their own safety. This may occur in difficult and potentially dangerous situations with limited backup from Law Enforcement or other Agency staff.
- Position requires a large majority 80 of time in the field traveling alone between trailheads trails day use areas and work centers. Most travel will be within the Region with occasional travel occurring out of the Region.
- A valid unrestricted drivers license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- Bachelors degree in public use recreation natural resources forestry law enforcement or a closely related field.
- Familiarity with the Washington Department of Natural Resources public use and trust land management responsibilities and practices.
- Previous Law Enforcement experience.
- Familiarity with Washington State RCWs and WACs relating to Public Use on state land.
- Knowledge of outdoor recreation uses.
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of recreation management.
- Experience with collecting progress measures on project deliverables and creating project progress reports that meet the reporting requirements of grant funding agencies.
- Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment including but not limited to: chainsaws small power tools quads offroad motorcycles and mountain bikes.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required desired and special requirements.
- Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
- References:35 professional references with current telephone numbers; to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
- Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may callor email . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through theWashington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
About the Department of Natural Resources(DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washingtons lands and communities through diversity equity and inclusion.
Our VisionOur actions ensure a future where Washingtons lands waters and communities thrive.
Our MissionManage sustain and protect the health and productivity of Washingtons lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:- Safety and WellBeing Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service We value and respect the public we serve and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative ProblemSolving We solve our states most pressing challenges through innovative thinking dedication and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
- 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
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty 60 days.
DNR does not use the EVerify system. For more information please visit.
Veterans wishing to claim Veterans preference please attach a copy of your DD214 NGB22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Once you submit your online application you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application call or or email.
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