WCC Crew Supervisor - 1 - Olympic

Washington Conservation Corps Crew Supervisor 1 Positions

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 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 Olympic region which includes Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, and Mason counties and is open continuous.

Alpine meadows and mountain vistas, mossy rainforests, pristine lakes, rugged beaches, and varied coastlines characterize the westernmost region in Washington State. The peninsula is defined by Olympic National Park and bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Hood Canal. Just across the water from Seattle and Tacoma, the area is a world class destination for outdoor activity and adventure and home to quaint coastal towns, local seafood, and a lifestyle removed from the urban hustle.

Only in-person, no telework:

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 capacity for up to 30 consecutive days.

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…