Restoration Crew Supervisor (TPS3)

State of Washington • Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Restoration Crew Supervisor to oversee wetland restoration activities and implement adaptive management strategies at compensatory mitigation and roadside restoration sites. The position leads field activities, supports regulatory compliance and safety, evaluates site conditions, identifies deficiencies, develops remediation strategies, and coordinates with regional and headquarters staff to support reliable, sustainable project delivery.

The supervisor plans, coordinates, and conducts restoration management activities performed by field staff. The role also includes reviewing field documentation, working with the crew field lead, coordinating with site managers and technical partners, and preparing presentations on proposed and completed projects. Work is performed outdoors and includes manual labor and exposure to hazardous conditions or materials, inclement weather, uneven terrain and slopes, and work at heights while wearing fall-restraint equipment. The position requires daily travel between the duty station and field sites, is not eligible for remote work, and may involve overnight travel up to three times per month.

Requirements

• Applied knowledge of ecological restoration, natural resource management, and environmental mitigation principles sufficient to plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate restoration activities.
• Ability to independently evaluate site conditions, monitoring information, and project results; identify deficiencies and changing conditions; and develop or adjust restoration, remediation, and adaptive-management strategies.
• Ability to apply environmental laws, regulations, permits, and best management practices, including requirements related to aquatic herbicide use, Hydraulic Project Approvals, and Clean Water Act provisions.
• Ability to evaluate field conditions and technical information; interpret maps, plans, specifications, monitoring information, and other data; and use findings to develop recommendations and guide implementation.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor multiple restoration and mitigation activities, aligning staffing, equipment, materials, schedules, and other resources with project priorities and environmental objectives.
• Ability to direct, coach, train, and provide feedback to field staff; establish expectations; assign and prioritize work; monitor performance; and address workplace, safety, and operational issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with biologists, landscape architects, site managers, regulatory agencies, field staff, and other partners.
• Commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-oriented approach and willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Valid Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) public applicator license with aquatic endorsement.
• Ability to perform manual labor in dense vegetation, streams, and wet areas, with exposure to inclement outdoor weather.
• Ability to maneuver and transport materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow technical work plans, read maps, and plan sheets.
• Ability to traverse uneven, unstable, and/or slippery terrain.

Nice To Haves

• Experience safely operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and identifying basic operational issues with equipment used in environmental restoration and field activities.
• Proficiency using GPS, mobile data-collection devices, electronic field equipment, and related applications to collect, document, verify, organize, and communicate field information.
• Experience identifying native and invasive plant species and applying plant-identification resources and restoration practices to support site-management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, coordinate, and conduct implementation of management activities by field staff at WSDOT environmental mitigation and roadside restoration sites.
• Review daily work logs, safety records, pesticide application records, and other documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist the crew field lead in maintaining an electronic database of daily restoration crew activities and herbicide application records.
• Meet with the crew field lead daily or as needed to discuss site planning, completed fieldwork, and site-condition updates.
• Independently plan adaptive management strategies for environmental mitigation sites statewide.
• Coordinate with headquarters and regional site managers, including landscape architects, biologists, and other staff.
• Prepare and present graphic presentations on proposed and completed projects.
• Operate machinery or equipment and/or work at a warehouse or facilities operation.
• Drive SUVs, sedans, and 4x4 trucks; occasionally pull trailers and use off-road equipment such as UTVs.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance options for permanent employees, including tuition reimbursement programs, participating-college discounts, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Comprehensive benefits package with healthcare options.
• Choice of state retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed