WCC Crew Supervisor - Southwest

Overview

The Department of Ecology is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions for the Southwest region, which includes Clark, Pierce and Thurston counties. The position is a project-based role funded until June 30, 2027, and requires employees to work in the field 40 hours per week in person.

As a Crew Supervisor, you will supervise and mentor a crew of five WCC members in the performance of natural resource assignments. Projects may include:

• Habitat Enhancement: riparian restoration, noxious weed control, in-stream salmon recovery work, etc.
• Recreational Enhancement: campground upgrades and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, boardwalk installation, etc.
• Spike projects: travel around Washington for restoration and recreation projects (25-75% of project time).
• Disaster response: lead crew deployments to local and national disasters.

What you will do:

• Support and guide crew members in developing and pursuing career and education objectives and ensuring safety, well-being, and inclusion of all crew members.
• Recruit, interview, and select new crew members; review, plan, and assign work tasks.
• Evaluate crew member performance, provide clear feedback, document performance issues, and recommend disciplinary action.
• Track and complete conservation projects, monitor material and equipment usage, communicate progress with sponsors and WCC staff, and assign tasks.
• Complete and submit necessary paperwork: timesheets, travel logs, safety reports, production reports, administrative and hiring forms, and member evaluations.
• Ensure equipment is safely used and maintained; drive and maintain state-owned or leased vehicles, usually four-wheel drive pickups.
• Work in inclement weather, rough terrain, and wilderness areas; walk several miles per day; lift up to 60 pounds repetitively; may require overnight travel and up to 8 consecutive travel days; be ready for disaster deployment up to 30 consecutive days.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, young adult mentorship, or leadership (e.g., outdoor leadership, crew lead, coordinating field activities).
• OR a satisfactory completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program and one year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response, hazardous spills, firefighting, or habitat restoration.
• OR an Associate's degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Forestry, or closely related field, and one year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response, hazardous spills, firefighting, or habitat restoration.
• Qualifying military experience can substitute, year for year, for field experience.

Desired

Qualifications:

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

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to new hire; results may be considered in determining suitability for the position.

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 years of age, veterans, military spouses, and people with military status are encouraged to apply.