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King County, WA · 4 weeks ago

Forestry Crew Lead (Parks Specialist III) - INTERNAL ONLY

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

King County is hiring a Forestry Crew Lead (Parks Specialist III) to join their Forestry program, focusing on restoring forests across 30,000 acres of King County Parks. This role involves leading a field crew, managing forest stewardship projects, and ensuring ecological objectives are met while fostering a culture of teamwork and safety.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee work for two to three Park Specialist IIs (PSII)

Conduct fieldwork alongside PSIIs as a working lead

Maintain good working relationships and communication with Parks Districts and other Operations teams

Plan and organize vegetation management projects

Maintain good data management, organizational, and administrative responsibilities for the forestry crew

Qualification

Forestry managementVegetation managementChainsaw operationCrew leadershipPesticide applicator licenseSelf-developmentTeamworkCommunicationDecision making

Required

Experience planning the workload for a labor-intensive project-based team

Experience managing staff involved in forestry restoration/stewardship, parks maintenance, construction, or similar type of work

Experience operating chainsaws, brush cutters, mowers, skid steers, or similar equipment, with a strong understanding of best practice and safety protocols

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Physical ability to work outdoors, off-trail, and in all weather conditions

Regularly use a chainsaw and other power tools

Engage in physical labor for 8-10 hours per day

Use of heavy equipment

Preferred

Pesticide applicator license

Experience in vegetation control for forestry projects

Knowledge of plant/tree identification and ecological forest stewardship concepts

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs

Company

King County, WA

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King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.

Founded in 1852

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://kingcounty.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

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