WCC Crew Supervisor 1 - North Puget Sound

Washington Conservation Corps Crew Supervisor 1 Positions

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 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 entered into 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 the North Puget Sound region which includes King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties and is open continuous.

The North Puget Sound Region offers bustling city experiences, island and coastal culture, agricultural activity, and outdoor recreation. With the coastline of the Salish Sea in the west and the Cascade Range in the east, this region is home to large urban centers, mid-sized cities, vibrant small towns, and coastal communities. Numerous rivers flow from the Cascade foothills through rich river valleys and farmland.

There is something for everyone, from the Seattle metro area to Bellingham and the Canadian border, from Anacortes and the gateway to the San Juan Islands to the North Cascades Highway.

Staff in this region appreciate easy access to cities, mountains, and coast, and the wide variety of activities these different spaces offer. Crews in the region work with a variety of partners and project types on popular trails, urban green spaces, and restored forests. With many project sites near residential areas and community centers, staff and members enjoy the opportunities to engage with community and support access to natural spaces for both people and wildlife.

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.

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…