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Natural Resources Education & Enforcement Warden

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Snoqualmie-Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Full-time, Project, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated Project is January 2026-October 2027
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly
Please note: In addition to the salary range advertised, the incumbent will receive an additional 5% King County duty station pay.  

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/7/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordination and oversight of education and enforcement activities such as public outreach, compliance with agency rules and regulations, and incident investigation and reporting.
  • Collaborates with external partners on outreach efforts, providing information on topics including responsible recreation, user safety, and coexistence with wildlife.
  • Assists in the compliance of permitted organized events, trail counter device management and data collection, and recreation sign planning and installation.

 

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.
  • 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.
Job Field:
Forestry
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Job Type:
Full Time
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
South Puget Sound Region - North Bend, WA
Salary:
Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly
Job Benefits:

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

  • 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, 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 includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Application Deadline:

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