Field Crew Member

The Mason Conservation District is seeking to fill at least one Field Crew Member position to join our team.

The Mason Conservation District is seeking to fill at least one Field Crew Member position to join our team.

The Field Crew Member position supports the District’s mission by performing various duties to implement and maintain habitat restoration projects.

The successful candidate will have prior proven ability to work efficiently and effectively on a team to implement restoration activities including planting, maintenance of planting sites using power tools, and treatment of invasive plants with the use of herbicides.

This position is supervised by the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead.

• Work directly under the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead to complete various tasks including planting maintenance, planting, and invasive plant treatment (chemical and manual).
• Safely utilize tools such as brush cutters, machetes, and shovels to maintain planting sites.
• Plant both bare root and potted-stock plants.
• Occasional operation of non-motorized watercraft used to access select work sites.
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator, safely apply herbicides to various invasive weeds using backpack sprayers.
• Practice proper tool/equipment maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be able to safely and effectively work as a productive team member.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under physically demanding conditions, including inclement weather and difficult terrain.
• Be able to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to walk while carrying 50 pounds, lift 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check, and drug test.

• Knowledge and background in habitat restoration practices including planting, planting site maintenance, and invasive weed control.
• Experience treating invasive weeds such as Knotweed with herbicides.
• Experience planting bare root and potted plant stock.
• Experience using power equipment such as brush cutters.
• Possess a valid Public Operator License through WSDA with Aquatic endorsement.
• Experience operating an ORV.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of local area of Mason County.
• Interest in community service and the environment.

• Industry Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability Plans
• Employer Retirement Plan

Anticipated

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

The Mason Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time, subject to continued grant funding

Salary: $40,240 to $46,666/year

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.

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

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