WCC Crew Supervisor 1 - Southwest Washington

State of Washington•Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ecology is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions. WCC is an environmental service program within the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program. This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027. This position is required to work in the field 40 hours per week and is not eligible for telework. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. A possible alternative schedule when traveling could be Thursday through Thursday, 10-hour days, with six days off prior. This posting will be used to fill vacancies in the Southwest Washington area, which includes Pierce, Thurston, and Clark counties. This WCC Crew Supervisor 1 position provides a meaningful opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop corps members who participate in a Washington Conservation Corps field crew. Field crews complete critical environmental restoration, conservation, and disaster response work across Washington State. In this role, you will guide a team of young adults as AmeriCorps members through hands-on natural resource projects, ensuring their safety, supporting their professional growth, and fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture. You will represent Ecology and WCC in daily interactions with project partners and community partners while coordinating restoration project plans, monitoring progress, and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes. You will serve as the primary onsite leader for field operations—planning and assigning project tasks, troubleshooting issues, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and managing tools, equipment, and project materials. The position has the opportunity to play a key role in WCC’s emergency response capacity, deploying to wildfires, floods, landslides, and other natural disasters as needed and serving in roles that support response operations and community recovery. As a WCC Crew Supervisor, you support member recruitment, conduct performance evaluations, and help members access career development resources, contributing to WCC’s mission of environmental stewardship and workforce development.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
Crew Supervision Experience in outdoor experiential education environments that includes any combination of overseeing, teaching, training, guiding, or evaluating young adult crews performing physically demanding conservation work.
Field Conservation Work Experience completing or supporting environmental restoration, trail work, invasive species removal, or similar outdoor projects using hand and power tools.
Safety Management Ability to conduct field safety assessments, implement safety procedures, and respond appropriately to injuries or incidents in remote outdoor settings.
Project Coordination Skill in planning project tasks, assigning work, reviewing project specifications, and monitoring progress to ensure work meets expectations.
Professional Communication Ability to communicate clearly with project sponsors, partner agencies, crew members, co-workers and the public in a professional and timely manner.
Documentation & Recordkeeping Experience completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, job hazard assessments, incident reports, and project outcome records accurately and on schedule.
Education: Involving a major study in any two or four-year degree program
A two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program substitutes for two years of experience mentioned above.
An AA degree or above substitutes for two years of experience mentioned above.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a valid CPR/first aid certification.
Must successfully complete a background check, including Washington State criminal history, state motor vehicle records, Federal Sex Offender Registry, and FBI fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supervision and training of employees, volunteers, students, etc.
Natural resource conservation and maintenance work, and the use of a variety of hand and power tools.
Field skill certifications such as USDA chainsaw certification, Pesticide Operators License, and Wildland Firefighter Red Card.
FEMA Disaster Response Training, such as Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS 300), and Introduction to NIMS (IS-700).
Backcountry travel experience, Leave No Trace Level 1 Certification

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and mentor a crew of AmeriCorps members through daily field-based natural resource projects, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and productive team environment.
Plan, assign, and coordinate project tasks in partnership with project partners and WCC staff, ensuring work meets project specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
Train crew members in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and field techniques used in restoration activities such as trail construction, habitat enhancement, invasive species control, riparian planting, and biological monitoring.
Conduct on-site safety assessments, develop safety plans, implement risk-mitigation measures, and ensure adherence to WCC and agency safety policies and procedures.
Serve as the primary onsite WCC representative in communications with project sponsors, land managers, partner agencies, and the public, providing updates on project progress and resolving field issues as needed.
Communicate clearly and consistently with corps members, project partners, Ecology staff and prospective members, project partners and the general public.
Recruit, interview, and select crew members; conduct performance evaluations; support member development; and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
Complete required administrative documentation, such as time sheets, travel logs, safety reports, project production records, enrollment paperwork, and equipment inventories with accuracy and timeliness.
Respond to disasters such as wildfires, floods, landslides, and hazardous material incidents, which may require extended travel, deployment to temporary duty stations, and participation in activities such as debris removal, fire camp operations, damage assessments, or spill cleanup.
Maintain project tools, vehicles, and equipment; ensure they are operated safely; and coordinate repairs or replacements when needed.
Support WCC’s mission by fostering member growth, promoting participation in trainings and service-learning opportunities, and creating a positive and supportive crew experience.