Job Details

Washington Conservation Corps Crew Supervisor 1

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions. WCC is an environmental service program within the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance(SEA) Program (Washington Conservation Corps - Washington State Department of Ecology).

This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027.

Application Timeline:

• This is a continuous position posting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be enteredinto a candidate pool. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you apply, however, a position could open at any time. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.
• Applications expire every 90 days. To remain in the WCC Crew Supervisor candidate pool, you must re-apply every 90 days.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:

This posting will be used to fill vacancies in our Central / Eastern region which includes the following counties: Chelan, Kittitas, Spokane, Walla Walla, Grant and Yakima counties and is open continuous.

When applying for these positions, you are entering your name into a candidate pool. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you apply.

This region spans the largest geographic area in Washington from the Cascade mountains in the west to the Idaho border in the east. In between lay the open plains, plateaus, and rolling hills of the Columbia basin and the Columbia River Gorge and the pine forests of the Okanogan Highlands. The area enjoys warm summers and snowy winters and is home to a mix of rural and urban settings surrounded by wide agricultural lands. Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, lies on the eastern edge of the state with smaller cities such as Yakima, Ellensburg, and Wenatchee dotting the central expanse. The variety of landscape types offer open scenery, sweeping vistas, and endless outdoor recreation including camping, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, and rock climbing.

Staff in the region enjoy the wide variety of project types offered in such a diverse geological region and frequent spike projects requiring overnight travel to different areas. Crews in this region work with various partners on many types of projects including in-stream fish monitoring, forest health and wildfire prevention projects, and recreation access enhancements. The seasonal variations, rural-urban mix, stunning landscapes, and easy access to a wide variety of recreational pursuits offer a little something for everyone.

ONLY IN-PERSON, NO TELEWORK:

Schedule: This position is required to work in the field 40 hours per week and is not eligible for telework.

• Typical schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm.
• Possible alternative schedule when traveling could be Thursday through Thursday, 10-hour days, with six days off prior.

Duties

This position will supervise and mentor a crew of five Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) members in the performance of natural resource assignments. As a supervisor, you may lead some combination of the following projects:

1) Habitat Enhancement: Riparian restoration, noxious weed control, in-stream salmon recovery work, etc.

2) Recreational Enhancement: Campground upgrades and maintenance, front and back country trail construction and maintenance, boardwalk installation, etc.

3) Spike: Many WCC crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided when in travel status. Time on spike projects will vary by crew and season but may be between 25-75% of project time.

WCC is a nationally recognized disaster response program. WCC supervisors may lead crew deployments to local and national disasters.

What you will do:

• Crew Supervision:
• Support and guide crew members in developing and pursuing career and education objectives. Support the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all crew members.
• Recruit, interview, and select new crew members. Review, plan and assign work tasks for crew members.
• Evaluate crew member performance and development. Give clear feedback on past performance and outline expectations for professional growth. Document performance issues and make recommendations for disciplinary action.
• Project Management:
• Track and complete conservation projects. Monitor the use of materials, tools, and equipment, communicate progress with project sponsor and WCC staff, and assign tasks to individual crew members.
• Complete and submit necessary paperwork such as timesheets, travel logs, credit card logs & receipts, safety reports, production reports, administrative forms, hiring and termination forms, and member evaluations.
• Ensure that all equipment is being used safely and maintained properly. Equipment may include small power tools, such as chain saws, augers, brush cutters, etc., and hand tools, such as shovels, axes, rakes, etc.
• Drive and ensure the maintenance of state owned/leased vehicles, usually four-wheel drive pick-up trucks.
• Working Conditions:
• This position often requires working in inclement weather, navigating rough terrain and wilderness areas, walking several miles per day, working on steep inclines and variable terrain, and lifting up to 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
• This position may require overnight travel to accomplish assignments, consecutive days of work up to eight (8) days in travel status, work in excess of 40 hours per week, or deployment to natural disaster areas in an emergency response capacity for up to 30 consecutive days.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, young adult mentorship, or leadership (e.g., serving in an outdoor leadership or experiential education role, serving as a crew lead, coordinating field activities, etc.).

OR

Satisfactory completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.

OR

An Associate's degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Forestry, or closely related field, and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.

Qualifying military experience can substitute, year for year, for field experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in supervision and training of employees, natural resource conservation and maintenance work, and the use of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Field skill certifications such as Wilderness First Aid Certification, Pesticide Operators License, and Wildland Firefighter Red Card.
• FEMA Disaster Response Training, such as Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS 300), and Introduction to NIMS (IS-700).

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Our Commitment to DEIR

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.