Snohomish CD Community Conservation Crew Member

Position Description

This entry-level position will work on a field crew under the supervision of the Snohomish Conservation District’s (SCD) Community Conservation (CC) Team located in Lake Stevens. The crew will work with landowners on natural resource concerns within urban, residential, and rural areas of Snohomish County and Camano Island. This position will report to the CC Department Manager, with day-to-day oversight by the CC Crew Lead.

Primary Crew Member Job Responsibilities

This position will assist with implementation of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), urban agriculture, and habitat restoration projects. These are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Typical work includes:

  • Construct rain gardens on public and private property, including preparing site;
  • Plant plants, shrubs, and trees;
  • Complete habitat restoration work including plant installation and invasive species control;
  • Conduct plant maintenance and care at the SCD nursery facility;
  • Use a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as shovels, rakes, loppers, wheelbarrows,
    weeding forks, hoes, pruning shears;
  • Operate power and motorized tools and equipment such as push mowers, edgers, chain saws, and weed trimmers;
  • Operate heavy equipment such as mini-excavator, skid-steers, and backhoe;
  • Operate light-duty trucks, including picking up and delivering materials and supplies, and
    hitching up, hauling, and operating a trailer;
  • Speak with landowners and other members of the public about projects while on job sites;
  • Perform related duties as required

Compensation

Terms: Regular full-time position (40hrs/week), with benefits. Overtime eligible.
Hiring Wage Range: $22.89 – 26.40 per hour
Job Classification and Range: Field Crew Member, Range 1
Base Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, including 30-minute on-site lunch break
(Certain projects may require slightly different hours on these days. This will be determined at least 2 weeks in advance and there is some flexibility.

The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage through Washington State Public Employees
    Benefit Board (PEBB).
  • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (LTD) through PEBB, with coverage paid by the District.
  • Long Term Care coverage through the WA Cares Fund, with premiums paid by the District.
  • Long Term Disability through PEBB.
  • Annual vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays each year.
  • Employer-contributed retirement program through the State of Washington Employees’
    Retirement System (PERS) and the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

Application Information

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials via our website at
https://snohomishcd.org/employment:

  • Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position
  • CV or resume detailing your related experience

Candidates who advance in the hiring process may be requested to complete skills assessments.
If you have questions about applying or need accommodation during the application process, contact Sally Cunningham at hr@snohomishcd.org or (360) 631-6736.

This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed beginning Tuesday, October 7.

We strive to work in partnership with all, to provide equitable and accessible programming on a
nondiscriminatory basis, and to continually improve how we do so. All programs and services of the Snohomish Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color,religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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

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