Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.
The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is seeking Crew Supervisors!
This role offers an exciting chance to work outdoors across Washington while leading young adults and military veterans in environmental restoration. Crew supervisors also gain valuable certifications like Hazwoper, Pesticide Applicator, and Wilderness First Responder while working with our incredible network of organizational partners, including local counties and cities, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Parks, Yakima Nation, Bureau of Land Management, and more.
If you have strong communication, leadership skills, and a passion for environmental or recreational enhancement, apply today!
Duties
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program helps communities manage shorelands and wetlands. Our primary focus is on state and local responsibilities for administering Washington state and federally-delegated laws. Our mission is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.
The program's Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) section is looking to fill Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions located across the State of Washington.
This is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2025. Once the next 3-year grant is awarded, this project will be extended.
This posting will be used to fill vacancies in our Central / Eastern region which includes the following counties: Chelan, Kittitas, Spokane, Walla Walla, Grant and Yakima counties and is open continuous.
When applying for these positions, you are entering your name into a candidate pool. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you apply. Please visit our WCC job page to see if we have current openings.
If interested in being considered for ALL Statewide opportunities, you MUST apply for all 4 job announcements for the WCC Crew Supervisor 1 positions.
A position could come open at any time. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.
The applications expire every 90 days. If you want to continue to be considered for the WCC Crew Supervisor positions, you must re-apply every 90 days.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
This position will supervise a crew of Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) members in the performance of natural resource assignments.
As a supervisor, you may lead the following projects:
1) Habitat Enhancement: environmental restoration, wetland mitigation, 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) Combination: Many WCC crews work on both project types, depending on the season.
As a leading AmeriCorps program with a nationally recognized disaster response program, WCC supervisors may also lead deployments to local and national disasters.
Duties typically include:
Reviews, plans and assigns work tasks for corps members in completing conservation projects.
Manages the completion of projects. This includes monitoring the use of materials, communicating with project sponsor on progress, and assigning tasks to individual members.
Performs evaluations of corps members. Gives clear feedback on past performance and expectations for future performance and career objectives. Documents performance issues and makes recommendations for disciplinary action.
Interviews and makes selections of new corps members.
Completes and turns in necessary paperwork such as timesheets, travel logs, credit card logs & receipts, safety reports, AmeriCorps forms, hiring and termination forms, evaluations and production reports.
Ensures that equipment is being used safely and makes sure all equipment is properly maintained.
Drives vehicle and ensures that it is being maintained.
Operates small power tools, such as chain saws, weed-eaters, drills, augers, laser transits and others.
Operates state owned/leased vehicles, usually four-wheel drive pick-up trucks.
Uses hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, rakes, hammers and axes.
Works on steep inclines for long periods of time.
Walks several miles per day in rough terrain.
Lifts 60 pounds repetitively for long periods of time.
Working Conditions - this position often requires:
Overnight travel to accomplish assignments.
Work in excess of 40 hours per week.
Working in inclement weather.
Rough terrain and wilderness areas.
Lifts 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
Consecutive days of work up to eight (8) days in travel status.
Deployment to natural disaster areas in an emergency response capacity for up to 30 consecutive days.
Application Instructions:
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile's resume text field.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Please apply at this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/ecology/jobs/1814327/wcc-crew-supervisor-1-central-eastern