King CD Field Crew Member

Overview

This is an early career field crew position at King Conservation District (KCD), a county wide, natural resource management special purpose district. This position regularly involves labor-intensive duties that require strong personal drive, adaptability, and a commitment to teamwork. This position will work alongside other crew members and a crew lead to install and maintain KCD’s riparian habitat enhancement projects associated with KCD Riparian Programs.

The field crew will also support KCD’s annual Native Plant Sale and other projects as needed. This position works in the field 90-95% of the time and must report to the KCD office at the start of each workday. This position will report to the Manager of Riparian Programs, with day-to-day oversight by the Field Crew Lead. This position is term-limited to 2 years from hire.

• Install and maintain KCD’s riparian habitat enhancement projects associated with KCD Riparian Programs.
• Support KCD’s annual Native Plant Sale and other projects as needed.
• Work in the field 90-95% of the time and report to the KCD office at the start of each workday.
• Work alongside other crew members and a crew lead to complete tasks; report to the Manager of Riparian Programs, with day-to-day oversight by the Field Crew Lead.
• Term-limited to 2 years from hire.

Full-Time, Term-Limited, Non-Exempt Position:
This position will start at the hiring Grade 22, Step 1 starting at $54,822.95. Performance will be evaluated upon completion of a 6-month probationary period.

The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, medical and dental, a nominal life insurance policy with the option to increase coverage at employee’s expense, support for trainings, and participation in the State of Washington Retirement System (PERS).

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Regularly a Monday through Thursday 4/10 work schedule with occasional planned schedule shifts to accommodate Friday or Saturday events or trainings.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please apply by emailing HR with the following materials:

• A resume.
• A cover letter, describing as specially as you can how your experience, skills, and values are a fit with King Conservation District’s goals and mission as described in this announcement.
• A brief personal equity statement, describing your skills and experience engaging with issues involving diversity, racial equity and inclusion in organizations. This statement should not exceed 300 words.

A full copy of the job description can be found here .