Nursery Lead, Forest Nursery Lead
Recruitment #2024-10-0459/8264/8265
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position
Anticipated Non-permanent Appointment is 4 - 6 months
Location: Webster Forest Nursery- Tumwater, WA.
Salary: $2,961.00 - $3,910.00 Monthly
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Have a passion for contributing to the growing need for seedlings to be planted on the landscape? As part of the Webster Nursery team, a Forest Nursery Lead is responsible for quality assurance in the grading, sorting, and packing of 8-15 million seedlings to help fill the need for both public and private reforestation efforts. It takes an individual who is ready to work in a fast-paced and physically active environment, both indoors and out, maintains attention to detail, and has the drive to be invested in providing quality seedlings to our customers. This position works hands-on with the seedlings, is responsible for overseeing the contract staff during packing and field transplanting, and participates in a range of agricultural duties to maintain exceptional seedling care in both the fields and greenhouses.
Responsibilities:
- Quality assurance during grading and sorting for seedling packing
- Quality assurance during transplanting in varied weather conditions
- Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
- Reliability in attendance and punctuality
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Basic math skills
- Horticulture/Agriculture/Plant Biology knowledge including but not limited to college-level courses and or previous work experience in a horticulture, agriculture, or natural resources field.
- English language proficiency. Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
- Reliable and punctual work attendance
- 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.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Position is required to work in all weather conditions both inside and outside. Must be able to walk on rough, uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Frequent temperature changes walking into and out of coolers, freezers, greenhouses, production areas, and outdoors in all weather conditions. During seedling packing, indoor conditions are dusty, muddy, humid, wet, and cold. Must be able to stand for extended periods during an 8-hour shift. Frequent lifting of bareroot seedlings, seedling bags, boxes, and other supplies requires the ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. without the aid of equipment. Working in and around large warehouses and farming equipment requires the ability to effectively communicate in a loud industrial setting. The ability to grasp, grab, pull, and use power/hand tools.
- Some travel may be required, but notice will be given.
Desired Qualifications:
- Spanish language skills
- Forklift operation competency
- Pesticide Applicators License
- Previous use of mobile devices to collect and store data
- Working knowledge of Horticulture, Agriculture, or Seedling Forestry through previous work experience.
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: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
Questions? Please contact Erin Cutler at Erin.Cutler@dnr.wa.gov / (564) 669-1729 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
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.
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