Restoration Specialist

Restoration Specialist

Anticipated Project is June 2026 – June 2027
Location: Northwest Region – Sedro Woolley, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $4,299.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and operational guidance/support to DNR staff, state and local governments, and members of the public regarding the removal of debris from the aquatic environment.
• Coordinates with local marine-resource entities, Tribal governments, and other state/federal agencies to identify priority target areas. 
• Manages and operates vessels, heavy equipment, and facilitates transport and trailering of large quantities of marine debris.
• Acts as lead sawyer and manages a suite of chainsaws and other power tools.   
• Communicates with private landowners to obtain access to shorelines not managed by a public entity. Develops and manages landowner access agreements.
• Negotiates amount and conditions for in-kind contributions from federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies that participate in creosote and other hazardous waste removal operations alongside the Marine Debris Removal Program.
• Designs and implements Best Management Practices and Task Hazard Analysis for the removal of hazardous material from State-Owned Aquatic Lands and adjacent properties.
• Implements safety program consistent with Labor & Industries recommendations. 
• For Public Works contracts, evaluates plans and develops contract specifications; evaluates proposals/bids; conducts field inspections and contract compliance; and reviews and approves plans, pay requests, and other submittals. Ensure projects are implemented within contract time and budget constraints.
• Manages all assigned projects to ensure timely completion within allotted budget, consistent with applicable rules, permit conditions, and agency policies and procedures. 
• Takes the lead in holistic landscape level planning and triage as it relates to diffuse marine debris removal.
• Provides public outreach to communities regarding creosote and marine debris removal.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education with the following specialties: natural resource management, forestry, geography, marine science, other sciences, engineering, land use, and environmental planning; AND 1 year of experience performing technical and paraprofessional duties related to natural resource management activities such as restoration, clean up, water quality, habitat protection, marine resources, or marine operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience leading work crews, including facilitating on- the-job training.
• Experience operating class 1 motor vessels (vessels 16 to 25 feet in length).
• Experience with troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating equipment such as power tools, remotely operated vehicles, cars, trucks, and vessels.

Desired Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, forestry, geography, marine science, other science, engineering, land use and environmental planning, or public policy.
• Experience working alone and independently in remote locations.
• Experience operating, working, and maintaining heavy equipment and power tools.
• Familiarity with or participation in the Washington Conservation Corps (Washington Conservation Corps).
• Experience with ArcGIS and GPS technology.
• Academic study of or work experience following the principles and practices of environmental restoration and natural resource management.
• Experience working for or with other environmental protection or natural resource agencies.