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Community Conservation Crew Member

Two Crew Member positions will be filled from this job description.
Terms: Temporary, Full-Time (40 hrs per week), overtime eligible
Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour
Starting Date: April 4, 2022
Ending Date: October 31, 2021
Base Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Certain projects may require slightly different
hours on these days. This will be determined at least 2 weeks in advance and there is some flexibility.)
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed starting March 7, 2022. The positions will remain open
until filled.

Position Summary
This entry level position will work on a field crew under the supervision of the Snohomish Conservation
District’s (SCD) Community Conservation (CC) Team located in Lake Stevens. The crew will work with
landowners on natural resource concerns within urban and residential areas of Snohomish County and
Camano Island. This position will report to the CC Program Manager, with day-to-day oversight by the
CC Coordinator.

Primary Job Responsibilities
This position will assist the CC Team with implementation of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and
urban agriculture projects. Typical work includes:

• Construct rain gardens on public and private property, including preparing site;
• Assemble and install rain barrel systems;
• Plant plants, shrubs, and trees;
• Complete brush cutting and other habitat work;
• Conduct plant maintenance and care at the SCD nursery facility;
• Use a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as shovels, rakes, loppers, shovels,

Required Qualifications

• Able to use appropriate materials and equipment to complete assigned work according to

• Able to implement safety practices in the field in compliance with occupational health and

• Have the physical ability to do the required work;

• Have dependable transportation to and from the SCD office and currently possess or be able to

• Be at least 18 years old and able to legally work in the U.S.
  

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working on a crew to perform time-sensitive construction projects on private and

Training
While all necessary training required to perform the essential functions/duties is provided on the job,
this position may include the opportunity for additional trainings and certifications to aid in professional
development and job training.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to:

• Carry out requires heavy manual labor in all weather conditions and on uneven, rocky, or rough

• Lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, kneel/crawl, and reach overhead throughout the workday and

documentation of vaccination status.

Additional Position Information

• The position will start and end each day at our Lake Stevens office at the above times but will

• All required safety equipment (gloves, vests, hard hats, eye protection, ear protection, etc.) is

• District shirts and appropriate work boots are required to be worn. The District will provide 4

Benefits
Paid sick leave.

Seasonal employees returning to this position will receive paid holidays and leave time, low premium
medical, dental, life, and LTD insurance through Washington State PEBB, and participation in the State
of Washington Retirement System (PERS, DCP).

Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit a resume detailing your related experience via our website at
https://snohomishcd.org/employment. Candidates who advance in the hiring process may be requested
to complete skills assessments.

Questions about the position may be directed to Taylor Pesce at (425) 377-7022.

If you need accommodation during the application process, contact Sarah Jones at
sjones@snohomishcd.org or call (360) 722-2679.

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 7, 2022. Positions open until filled.

We strive to work in partnership with all, to provide equitable and accessible programming on a
nondiscriminatory basis, and to continually improve how we do so. All programs and services of the
Snohomish Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age,
disability, or genetic information.