What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Worker 2 (NRW2) position at State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources?
Description
Natural Resource Worker 2 (NRW2)
Recruitment #2025-3-4518
Part-time (24-hours per week), Permanent, Represented position
Location: Olympic Region - Forks, WA
Work Hour flexibility may be available and consideredRecruitment #2025-3-4518
Part-time (24-hours per week), Permanent, Represented position
Location: Olympic Region - Forks, WA
Salary: $17.02 - $21.90 Hourly
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to be at the heart of maintaining and beautifying our state facilities and grounds. Reporting to the Facilities Services Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal part in advancing the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) mission of stewardship and sustainability. From ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of our buildings to creating safe and welcoming outdoor spaces, your work will make a tangible difference every day. With opportunities to develop skills for career advancement—whether in facility maintenance, groundskeeping, or even wildfire support—you’ll be part of a team that is as dedicated to preserving our natural resources as it is to fostering professional growth. Together, let’s create a better future for our Trusts, communities, and environment!
Duties
Responsibilities:
Custodial duties: This position performs a variety of custodial, housekeeping, and general maintenance functions to maintain the cleanliness and care of our facilities. Cleans various buildings, offices, rooms, restrooms, sweeps, mops, vacuums, and steam cleans carpets and floors. Empties waste baskets, washes windows and blinds. Deep cleans barracks in Port Angeles and Forks. Minor painting and facility maintenance. Setup conference rooms and cleans surfaces. Maintains tools and equipment.
Grounds keeping duties: Pick up fallen debris, mows, weed trimming, blows sidewalks and parking lots, trims hedges and shrubs. Winter snow and ice removal. Maintains tools and equipment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Six months of manual labor experience which may include minor repairs of equipment and small buildings/structures.
- Experience in janitorial work.
- Experience in operating small-motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
- Experience using a computer, which includes email, and internet searches.
- 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.
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DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
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This position is in a warehouse and shop setting within the Olympic Region. Duties may be done outside in all types of weather conditions. Position is physically active, requiring lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pulling, pushing to complete essential duties. Ability to work on
uneven terrain in all weather conditions - Some travel to work centers up to 100 miles away may be assigned.
- A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
- Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
- References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers; to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22, or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 of 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.
Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call 360-664-1960 or 1-877-664-1960 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.
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Salary : $17 - $22
