WCC Crew Supervisor 1 - North Puget Sound

About the role

The Department of Ecology is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions. These positions are project-based and funded until June 30, 2027. They are available in multiple locations across the North Puget Sound region, including King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a crew of five Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) members in the performance of natural resource assignments.
• Lead various projects including habitat enhancement, recreational enhancement, and spike projects.
• Support the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all crew members.
• Recruit, interview, and select new 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.
• Track and complete conservation projects.
• Monitor the use of materials, tools, and equipment, and communicate progress with project sponsors and WCC staff.
• 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.
• Drive and ensure the maintenance of state-owned/leased vehicles, usually four-wheel drive pick-up trucks.
• Work in inclement weather, navigate rough terrain and wilderness areas, walk several miles per day, work on steep inclines and variable terrain, and lift up to 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, young adult mentorship, or leadership.
• Satisfactory completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.
• An Associate's degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Forestry, or closely related field, and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.
• Qualifying military experience can substitute, year for year, for field experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.