South Maintenance Technician, Natural Resources Technician ; NRT

South Maintenance Technician, Natural Resources Technician 3 (NRT3)

Full-time, Project, Represented position (WPEA).
Anticipated Project:
July 2026 – October 31, 2027.

Location:

Southeast Region – Yakima, WA.

Salary: $3,738.00 – $4,980.00 Monthly. Includes a general wage increase of 2% effective July 1, 2026.

• Independently perform routine recreation site maintenance in DNR recreation sites and dispersed recreation areas in Yakima County.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to meet current and future needs in the recreation sites and dispersed areas.
• Cut brush, trees, and other vegetation within recreation sites.
• Independently transport, operate, and maintain equipment, including an excavator, a 4x4 truck, ATV, UTV, skid spray unit, snowmobile, trailers, hand and power tools.
• Perform noxious weed control within recreation sites and dispersed recreation areas.
• Engage with recreationists to answer questions and educate users on applicable laws and rules.
• Work independently in the field throughout the year.

• Experience performing technical or paraprofessional duties relating to land use, transaction, and lease development; or three years of experience as a general repairer or equivalent.
• Experience in maintaining and operating power tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, and tracked wheelbarrows.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for developing and maintaining recreation trails and facilities.
• Familiarity with reading maps and navigating by GPS.

• Strong writing and oral communication skills, including public presentation skills, and the ability to effectively inform and educate user groups, volunteers, and the public.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Position’s assigned duty station is the Ahtanum Guard Station. Work is performed in an indoor or office setting and alone in isolated, unimproved natural areas throughout Washington. Must traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions and be able to move up to 50 lbs.
• Position requires majority of time spent in the field, traveling in an agency‑assigned work vehicle. Overnight travel may be required for meetings, trainings, and work assignments.
• A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. The driver’s license must be in good standing. This position requires driving as an essential function.
• UTV/ATV, Snowmobile, and Trailer Operators certification. These certifications will be made available once hired.

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in business management, accounting, real estate, agriculture, aquatic land studies, police sciences, or other business, law enforcement, or natural resource studies; or any combination of education and experience equivalent.
• Familiarity with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources public use and trust land management responsibilities and practices.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of recreation management.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment including chainsaws, small power tools, quads, off‑road motorcycles, and mountain bikes.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• Employee Resource Groups supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.