Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in Renton, WA
Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Forest Management Skilled Worker
- City of Bellevue
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Bellevue, WA
OTHER
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Bellevue is known as "A City in a Park," with a park system comprised of 2,700 acres of parks and open space. Bellevue's Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as Forest Management Skilled Worker. The Forest Management Program provides site management of approximately 2,000 acres of undeveloped forested open space properties. These properties are geographically distributed throughout the city and consist of upland forests, lowland forests, steep slopes, meadows, shorelines, wetlands and riparian corridors. These properties are managed for a wide variety of community benefits including recreation, wildlife habitat and ecosystem functions such as stormwater retention, air and water filtration and carbon sequestration. We’re looking for an energetic candidate with the desire to grow and learn within our dynamic work group.
The Forest Management Skilled Worker position performs all tasks associated with their work group. They conscientiously and competently operate and care for all equipment needed to complete the tasks of their work group. Work will be performed cooperatively with other employees as necessary and completed in a manner that assures individual, co-worker, and public safety in all weather and working conditions. Employees make decisions necessary to plan, organize, and complete their work with appropriate efficiency, and complete work in a manner that commands the respect of, or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to, co-workers and the public. In all instances, City liability may be affected by improperly performed work.
Supervision Received and Exercised:- Works under general supervision of the Forest Management Program Supervisor.
- Supervises seasonal field staff.
- Work tasks include, but are not limited to, mowing, line trimming, blowing, brush cutting, weeding, grubbing, herbicide applications, pruning trees, tree rigging and removals, chipping, storm damage response, debris removal, planting, manual watering, temporary irrigation installation and maintenance, and general carpentry.
- Implements and maintains wetland, forest, wildlife and stream enhancement projects.
- Assists in the implementation of the annual property boundary inspection, tree risk management and park code compliance program. Documents findings of liability trees, illegal dumping, illegal tree cutting and encroachments.
- Provides data entry and editing in the Forest Management GIS geodatabase. Prepares maps for use in resolving property boundary conflicts and park code violations through voluntary compliance.
- Assists in the management of volunteer forest restoration activities to support the Arbor Day, Earth Day Eco-Friday and Stewardship Saturday programs/events.
- Assists with the removal and cleanup of unlawful camping sites.
- Provides snow removal, plowing and vegetation management/removal services during winter storm events.
- Acts as a resource for residents; evaluates and responds to resident concerns based on established policies and best management practices.
- Collaborates with and assists staff from other divisions/departments.
- Experience and ability to proficiently use small tools, equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, brush cutters, chainsaws, hedge sheers, blowers, mowers, chippers, backhoes, tractors, farm implements, power tools, 1-ton trucks, boom trucks, sprayers, watering equipment, and snowplows.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry recognized standard of care as it relates to arboriculture and tree risk management, including familiarity with ANSI A300 specifications for tree care.
- Understanding of liability issues and potential exposures as they relate to managing trees on publicly owned property.
- Knowledge of and ability to identify commonly found Pacific Northwest native plant species, their characteristics and ecological requirements for establishment and care.
- Knowledge of and ability to identify commonly found Pacific Northwest exotic plant species, their characteristics and best management practice(s) for management and/or eradication.
- Ability to identify and manage commonly found fungal, bacterial and insect pathogens that infect native plant species.
- Knowledge and experience with performing level 1, 2 and 3 tree risk assessments per the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) manual.
- Experience installing and maintaining temporary irrigation systems.
- Knowledge and experience using GIS software including the latest edition of Esri’s ArcMap, GIS Pro, and Field Maps applications.
- Knowledge and experience with basic computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer, and on developing strong relationships with our customers.
- Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work.
- Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of communication to address the needs of all of the audiences with whom we are engaging.
- Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful.
- Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in forest management, urban forestry, restoration ecology, environmental horticulture, or other environmental science related field is preferred.
- 3 or more years of experience in municipal forestry, arboriculture, plant ecology or other environmental science related field.
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) credential or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License.
- Flagger certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is mostly outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
- Common hazards include traffic, confined, or underground spaces, chemicals, and
- equipment.
- One or more employees may be called in off duty to respond to emergencies or peak user demand.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- Work may routinely require the employee to walk, stand, crawl, or stoop.
- 3 Days Ago
VP of Conservation Programs and Partnerships
- Seattle Aquarium
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- JOB POSTINGVice President of Conservation Programs and Partnerships Posted: Open to internal and external applicants Reports to: Chief Conservation Officer Status: Full-time, salaried, benefitted posi...
- 25 Days Ago
Staff - Program Assistant - WA/OR
- Student Conservation Association, Inc
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- Conservation Begins Here. Program Assistant - Washington/Oregon Position Summary The Student Conservation Association provides an array of corps and crew programming across the Pacific Northwest. The ...
- 2 Months Ago
2024 Olympic National Park Trail Team
- Student Conservation Association, Inc
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Edmonds, WA
FULL_TIME
- 2024 Olympic National Park Trail Team Member Program Dates: 05/13/2024 – 08/172024 Location: Port Angeles, WA About us: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on e...
- 2 Months Ago
Summer Camp Instructor
- Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
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Carnation, WA
FULL_TIME
- POSITION OVERVIEW Oxbow Education (“OxEd”) is seeking Kids’ Farm Summer Camp Instructors to lead summer camp groups for 5 week-long day camp sessions, and to support other program areas as scheduled d...
- 16 Days Ago
Staff - Program Manager - WA/OR
- Student Conservation Association, Inc
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- Conservation Begins Here Program Manager - Washington/Oregon Position Summary The Student Conservation Association provides an array of internship and corps programming across the country. The Program...
- 14 Days Ago
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TRAVEL NURSE RN - LABOR/DELIVERY - $2,250 PER WEEK IN RENTON, WA
- Core Medical Group
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Renton, WA
- Client in WA seeking RN (Registered Nurse) (RN) to work Nights 12 hour nights Washington is a state in the Pacific North...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - TELEMETRY - $1,950 PER WEEK IN COVINGTON, WA
- Core Medical Group
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Kent, WA
- Client in WA seeking Registered Nurse - PCU (RN) to work 12H Nights Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest with ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - HOME HEALTH - $2,470 PER WEEK IN SEATTLE, WA
- Core Medical Group
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Seattle, WA
- Client in WA seeking CWHH-RN Home Health (RN) to work Hours Per Shift: 8 Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Urban Forest Sales Manager
- Executive Alliance
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Seattle, WA
- A commercial tree company in Orange County, California seeking an Urban Forest Sales Manager to cover the Seattle, WA te...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Hydrologist
- Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC
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Seattle, WA
- Job Description Job Description ***This is a RELOCATION OPPORTUNITY to Scotia, CA. We will provide RELOCATION ASSISTANCE...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
PT - Physical Therapist - Outpatient/Clinic
- CoreMedical Group
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Issaquah, WA
- Job Details Client in WA seeking Physical Therapist (Allied) (PT) to work Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,250 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Renton, WA
- Core Medical Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Renton, Washington. Job D...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
CT Technologist *$15k Sign-on bonus*
- Hiring Now!
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Renton, WA
- You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health car...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Renton, Washington
Renton is a city in King County, Washington, and an inner-ring suburb of Seattle. Situated 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Seattle, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington, at the mouth of the Cedar River.
After a long history as an important salmon fishing area for Native Americans, Renton was first settled by people of European descent in the 1860s, and its early economy was based on coal mining, clay production, and timber export. Today, Renton is best known as the final assembly point for the Boeing 737 family of commercial airplanes, but it is also home to a growin...
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Income Estimation for Forest and Conservation Worker jobs
$54,192 to $81,112
Renton, Washington area prices
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What does a Forest and Conservation Worker do?
Forest and Conservation Worker in Vallejo, CA
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
February 22, 2020
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, conservation workers are responsible for improving the quality of public forests.
December 22, 2019
Forest and Conservation Worker in Youngstown, OH
Governments also employ forest and conservation workers on a contract basis.
February 21, 2020
Forest and Conservation Worker in Altoona, PA
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
January 22, 2020