Wildlife Area Technician - Natural Resource Technician 3 - Permanent - 2026-06796

State of Washington•Okanogan County – Other, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to contribute to the conservation of the Douglas County Wildlife Area Complex by implementing projects that protect, enhance and restore habitats, support wildlife species, and maintain recreational opportunities. Envision yourself in the field, carrying out vegetation management activities, applying herbicides to control invasive species. With your hand and power tool experience you will also perform technical tasks to maintain wildlife area facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

Requirements

Option 1: Two (2) years of experience in habitat management, land management, agriculture, or natural resource operations.
Option 2: An Associate’s degree (or higher) in natural resource management, forestry, wildlife management, agriculture, environmental science, or a closely related field.
Option 3: One (1) year of experience as a Natural Resource Technician 2.
At least six (6) months of experience operating equipment such as vehicles, ATV’s or trailers.
At least six (6) months of experience with hand and power tools in outdoor, construction, or habitat work settings.
Valid Driver’s License.
Hold or obtain a Pesticide Applicator's license within six (6) months of hire (agency will provide training).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with major study in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat management, agriculture, forestry, or natural resource science.
Public Pesticide Applicator License
Two (2) years of professional experience with the following: Agricultural practices and equipment
Planning and coordinating annual agricultural crop establishment
Identifying Eastern Washington native plant species
Operating heavy equipment such as excavators, graders, or large agricultural machinery
Maintaining or managing irrigation systems
Conducting wildlife monitoring, surveys, or data collection
Delivering public outreach, education, or hunter access programs

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and implement projects to protect, maintain, and improve habitats, species, and recreational opportunities on the Wildlife Area
Implement Wildlife Area projects
Restore, enhance and maintain wildlife habitats including shrubsteppe, mesic and riparian habitats using beaver dam analogs, post assisted log structures, and Zeedyk structures
Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan and apply herbicides as needed
Conduct agricultural activities such as mowing, disking, seeding, and trimming trees
Operate a variety of small and heavy equipment to include brush cutters, chainsaws ATVs, UTVs, tractors, and excavators
Inspect, manage, and maintain access areas and public use resources on the wildlife area to ensure the health and safety of the public, compliance, and the aesthetics of the wildlife area
Maintain Wildlife Area buildings, information kiosks and signage
Maintain irrigation systems
Assist with the implementation of capital improvement projects
Maintain roads, culverts, gates, fences, parking lots and other capital improvements
Maintain wildlife area vehicles, equipment, and maintenance records
Monitor, assess and ensure safety of Wildlife Area facilities and equipment