Forest Crew Supervisor -Correctional Facility

State of Washington•Thurston County – Littlerock, WA

1d•$4,093 - $5,501•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy for our Forest Crew Supervisor - Corrections Facility position at Cedar Creek Correction Center, located in Littlerock, WA. While highly demanding, this position is also highly rewarding for those who want to truly make a difference within a diverse and unique work group. Duties of this position include supervision of up to ten incarcerated adults who engage in a variety of forest crafts, including wildland fire suppression, vegetation management, and habitat enhancement. The primary emphasis will be on providing leadership, safety oversight, and training for a forestry crew. Travel is required during fire season and other emergency responses. Cedar Creek crews have a commitment to hard work in arduous conditions on wildland fires and in various forest health operations.

Requirements

Experience in some or all of the following forest crafts: forest seedling planting, forest plantation, vegetation management, pre-commercial thinning, recreation trail and facilities construction and maintenance, chainsaw use and maintenance, hand tool use and maintenance, and wildland fire suppression.
OR technical/professional forestry knowledge and skills acquired through the completion of a 2-year or 4-year degree in forest management or a closely related field, program, or study.
Six months' supervisory experience either in an adult/juvenile correctional environment or a professional production-based business.
Supervisory experience in a diverse work setting that is centered on safety and security.
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing using common technology.
Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
Attain the level of FF2 by passing guard school, in which S-130, S-190, S-212, and L-180 are taught (during the first year of employment).
Attend and pass the S-131 FF1 class and work towards completion of the FF1 task book (during the second year of employment).
Work towards IC5 certification and Single Resource-Crew Boss certification upon completion of the FF1 task book.
Pass the arduous work capacity test annually, which consists of carrying a 45-pound pack three miles in under forty-five minutes.
Maintain a valid First-AID, CPR, and AED card.
Attend any offered trainings, pass trailer towing training, and maintain or stay current with all requirements of this position.
Must have the physical ability to traverse all uneven terrain.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work in and on DOC institutional grounds.
Must be able to abide by all DNR and DOC policies.
Must be able to operate a 12-person dual, four-wheel drive vehicle on improved roadways and off-road settings.
Must be able to tow trailers that vary in length from 12’ up to 16’.
A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted.
Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of wildland fire suppression.
Knowledge of forest data collection.
Knowledge of natural resource management methods, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of use of equipment and tools.
Knowledge of maintaining safe working conditions in outdoor work environments.
Knowledge of supervision of adult incarcerated individuals.
Work experience that demonstrates leadership skills.
Work experience that demonstrates conflict resolution.
Work experience that demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Work experience that demonstrates professionalism.
Experience in wildland fire suppression.
Experience in silvicultural work (tree planting, vegetation management, and pre-commercial thinning).
Experience in recreation trail and facilities construction and maintenance.
Experience operating a vehicle on forest roads.
Experience in supervision of adult incarcerated individuals.
Experience with Microsoft Suite.
Current pesticide applicator license in Washington State, including Laws and Safety, Right of Way, Agricultural Weed, and Aquatics endorsements (or the ability to obtain).
Red Card Qualification of any Single Resource Boss (preferably Crew Boss).
A 2 or 4-year college-level course of study in natural resources, fire science, or other applicable field.

Responsibilities

Training, productivity, and safety of incarcerated individuals who engage in wildland firefighting and forest crafts operations.
Assignments to remote fire camps for extended periods during fire season.
Recruit, mentor, and train incarcerated individuals in forest craft skills while supervising a 10-person adult male offender crew.
Foster and maintain an interactive relationship with the DOC to ensure that incarcerated individuals are effectively managed across both state agencies according to the WACs, RCWs, and interagency agreements.
Communicate, problem solve, manage, and lead cooperatively with peers and supervisors.

Benefits

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Commitment to organizational health and wellness
Work/life balance
DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
Leadership that empowers and supports employees
Professional development opportunities
Educational and career development aid
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
Employer contributions toward health insurance
Paid holidays
Retirement plans
Sick leave
Vacation days