WCC Crew Supervisor 1 - Southwest

About the role

The Department of Ecology is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions. This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027.

Duties

• Supervise and mentor a crew of five Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) members in the performance of natural resource assignments.
  • Habitat Enhancement: riparian restoration, noxious weed control, in-stream salmon recovery work, etc.
  • Recreational Enhancement: campground upgrades and maintenance, front and back country trail construction and maintenance, boardwalk installation, etc.
  • Spike: Many WCC crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects.
• 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.
• Track and complete conservation projects.
• Maintain the use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• 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.

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.).
• 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.

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.