WCC Crew Supervisor Olympic

Description

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.

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

Application Timeline: This is a continuous posting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be entered into a candidate pool. Applications expire every 90 days; to remain in the pool you must reapply every 90 days.

Multiple Locations: The posting will fill vacancies in the Olympic region (Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, and Mason counties) and remains open continuously.

Only in-person, no telework: The position requires field work 40 hours per week and is not eligible for telework. Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00am‑5:30pm. Alternative travel schedule may apply.

The supervisor leads a crew of five WCC members, mentoring and managing their performance while supervising natural resource assignments. Projects may include Habitat Enhancement (riparian restoration, noxious weed control, in-stream salmon recovery),
Recreational Enhancement (campground upgrades, trail construction, boardwalk installation), or Spike projects that travel the state.

Key responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, and select new crew members; plan and assign work tasks.
• Support crew development, safety, well-being, and inclusion.
• Evaluate performance, provide feedback, and create disciplinary or improvement recommendations.
• Track and complete conservation projects; monitor resources, equipment, and safety.
• Compile required paperwork: timesheets, travel logs, credit card receipts, safety and production reports, hiring and termination forms, and member evaluations.
• Maintain state-owned or leased vehicles and equipment.
• Work in challenging environments: inclement weather, rough terrain, wilderness, lifting up to 60 lb, overnight travel, and potential disaster response deployments.

Required:

• Three (3) years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, young adult mentorship, or leadership (e.g., crew lead, outdoor leadership).
• OR Satisfactory completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or related hazardous response work.
• OR Associate’s degree in Environmental Science or related field plus one (1) year of field experience.
• Qualifying military experience may substitute, year for year, for field experience.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted prior to hire.

Desired:

• Experience in supervision and training of employees, natural resource conservation and maintenance, and use of hand and power tools.
• Certification:
  Wilderness First Aid, Pesticide Operator, Wildland Firefighter Red Card.
• FEMA Disaster Response Training:
  Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS 300) or Introduction to NIMS (IS‑700).

The Department of Ecology offers a competitive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision for employees and dependents.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Vacation, sick and other leave; 11 paid holidays per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition Waiver.
• Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Deferred Compensation Program.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commute Trip Reduction Incentives.
• Combined Fund Drive.
• Smart Health.

The Washington State Department of Ecology 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, veterans, military spouses or other military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.