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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.
HOW TO APPLY

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