Natural Resources Education & Enforcement Warden
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Norht Bend, Washington
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $4,299 - $5,783 per year |
| Benefits | http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html |
| Deadline | Nov 23, 2025 |
Snoqualmie-Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Full-time, Project, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated Project is January 2026-October 2027
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly
Please note: In addition to the salary range advertised, the incumbent will receive an additional 5% King County duty station pay.
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/7/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Coordination and oversight of education and enforcement activities such as public outreach, compliance with agency rules and regulations, and incident investigation and reporting.
- Collaborates with external partners on outreach efforts, providing information on topics including responsible recreation, user safety, and coexistence with wildlife.
- Assists in the compliance of permitted organized events, trail counter device management and data collection, and recreation sign planning and installation.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience using computers and processing software, including the use of Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with conflict resolution and defusing tense situations.
- Associate’s degree AND two years of experience in a natural resource-related field, with a focus on recreation management and/or user education and outreach;
OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Tact and Diplomacy – Ability to respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
- Ability to use independent judgment effectively.
- Highly developed writing and oral communication skills and public presentation skills, and the ability to effectively inform and educate user groups, volunteers, and the general public.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation |
| Tags | Outreach |