WCC Crew Supervisor 1 - Eastern Washington

About the role

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. The position serves the Eastern Washington region, covering Spokane, Yakima, Chelan, and Kittitas counties.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a crew of AmeriCorps members through daily field-based natural resource projects, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and productive team environment.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate project tasks in partnership with project partners and WCC staff, ensuring work meets project specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Train crew members in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and field techniques used in restoration activities such as trail construction, habitat enhancement, invasive species control, riparian planting, and biological monitoring.
• Conduct on-site safety assessments, develop safety plans, implement risk-mitigation measures, and ensure adherence to WCC and agency safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary onsite WCC representative in communications with project sponsors, land managers, partner agencies, and the public, providing updates on project progress and resolving field issues as needed.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with corps members, project partners, Ecology staff and prospective members, project partners and the general public.
• Recruit, interview, and select crew members; conduct performance evaluations; support member development; and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Complete required administrative documentation, such as time sheets, travel logs, safety reports, project production records, enrollment paperwork, and equipment inventories with accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to disasters such as wildfires, floods, landslides, and hazardous material incidents, which may require extended travel, deployment to temporary duty stations, and participation in activities such as debris removal, fire camp operations, damage assessments, or spill cleanup.
• Maintain project tools, vehicles, and equipment; ensure they are operated safely; and coordinate repairs or replacements when needed.
• Support WCC’s mission by fostering member growth, promoting participation in trainings and service-learning opportunities, and creating a positive and supportive crew experience.

Working conditions often require 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.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
• Crew Supervision Experience in outdoor experiential education environments that includes any combination of overseeing, teaching, training, guiding, or evaluating young adult crews performing physically demanding conservation work.
• Field Conservation Work Experience completing or supporting environmental restoration, trail work, invasive species removal, or similar outdoor projects using hand and power tools.
• Safety Management Ability to conduct field safety assessments, implement safety procedures, and respond appropriately to injuries or incidents in remote outdoor settings.
• Project Coordination Skill in planning project tasks, assigning work, reviewing project specifications, and monitoring progress to ensure work meets expectations.
• Professional Communication Ability to communicate clearly with project sponsors, partner agencies, crew members, co-workers and the public in a professional and timely manner.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping Experience completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, job hazard assessments, incident reports, and project outcome records accurately and on schedule.
• Education: Involving a major study in any two or four-year degree program.
• A two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program substitutes for two years of experience mentioned above.
• An AA degree or above substitutes for two years of experience mentioned above.
• Examples Of How To Qualify: 4 years of experience; 3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits; 2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree); 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license; must possess and maintain a valid CPR/first aid certification; must successfully complete a background check, including Washington State criminal history, state motor vehicle records, Federal Sex Offender Registry, and FBI fingerprinting. Criminal history checks cover Washington State; if the candidate previously lived out of state, an additional check will be completed in that state. Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated to determine their suitability for the position.

Skills

• Experience in supervision and training of employees, volunteers, students, etc.
• Natural resource conservation and maintenance work, and the use of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Field skill certifications such as USDA chainsaw 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).
• Backcountry travel experience, Leave No Trace Level 1 Certification.

Schedule

IN-PERSON, NO TELE