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Seasonal Habitat Restoration Technician

Washington State

Description

ABOUT US 

Cascadia Conservation District’s mission is to encourage wise stewardship and conservation of all natural resources in Chelan County by:

  • Working to implement conservation best management practices on the ground.
  • Being an active advocate for wise land use and water management decisions.
  • Promoting a reasonable approach to environmental problems. Providing locally-led, voluntary, non-regulatory solutions to local environmental problems.
  • Educating both adults and youth about natural resources stewardship.

Cascadia CD consists of a small team of dedicated staff focused on providing technical assistance, cost share and building programs that serve our community and the natural resources in Chelan County. Cascadia CD is a non-regulatory political sub-division of Washington State and is governed by a 5-member volunteer Board of Supervisors.

Duties

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cascadia Conservation District is seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join the District as a Habitat Restoration Technician I. This seasonal, full-time position will assist with the District's habitat restoration program. This position works to implement habitat restoration projects to benefit salmonid species and water quality in Chelan County. The Habitat Restoration Technician I will work with landowners, crews and project partners to implement high priority habitat restoration projects. Funding for this position is provided by grants and relies on successful future grant applications. This position reports directly to Cascadia CD’s Executive Director taking direction from Habitat Restoration Technician II staff.

This position will begin around April 1st, 2024 and conclude around October 31, 2024.

TYPICAL WORK

The Habitat Restoration Technician will work closely with CCD staff and area partners to implement habitat restoration projects in Chelan county. A typical day may include site visits to active or prospective project sites, site maintenance and monitoring utilizing mechanical or chemical weed control methods, project implementation, and data input and organization. This position will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field. For a full list of duties for this position, please see the job description posted at: https://cascadiacd.org/employment-opportunity_293.html

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate must have:

  • Demonstrated the ability to work on multiple projects
  • Capability of working with diverse individuals and small groups.
  • Able to work in remote and rugged locations under a variety of weather conditions, traverse difficult upland and instream terrain, and carry field equipment necessary to complete required job tasks.
  • Ability to lift, pull, carry or push up to 50 lbs Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel are essential).
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • At least high school diploma with some experience with natural resource topics
  • Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

A well-qualified candidate will have some or all of the following qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate in English and Spanish
  • Experience operating and maintaining landscape equipment
  • Knowledge of native and non-native plants
  • Experience working with conservation districts, and NRCS
  • Experience working with community groups
  • Experience utilizing Drones in the field Experience assisting with implementation of habitat restoration projects such as LWD, culvert replacement, beaver dam analogs, riparian plantings or other watershed restoration projects.
  • Those meeting 2 or more of the desired attributes are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

COMPENSATION

Starting at $19.00-$21.99 per hour, Depending on Qualifications and Experience

BENEFITS

Paid Sick Leave, Paid Washington State Holidays, Paid Medical, Dental and Vision, Eligible for Washington State PERS Retirement

TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume with at least three (3) references to Ryan Williams via this smartsheet form: https://rebrand.ly/SeasonalTech

Open until filled.

First review round will occur for applications submitted by February 24, 2024 at 5:00PM.

Cascadia CD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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