Field Crew Supervisor, Washington Conservation Corps

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a WCC Crew Supervisor I for the Peninsula region, leading AmeriCorps members on environmental restoration projects and ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes. This in-person, 40-hour-per-week role involves coordinating tasks, mentoring corps members, and coordinating with project partners.

You will guide field crews, conduct performance evaluations, manage documentation, and respond to emergencies, with opportunities to contribute to disaster

Qualifications

• Four years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Crew supervision in outdoor environments with physically demanding conservation work.
• Experience with environmental restoration, trail work, or similar outdoor projects.
• Ability to conduct field safety assessments and respond to incidents.
• Skill in planning tasks, assigning work, and monitoring progress.
• Clear professional communication with sponsors, partners, crew, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a crew of AmeriCorps members in field projects.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate tasks with partners and WCC staff.
• Train crew in safe operation of tools and field techniques used in restoration.
• Conduct on-site safety assessments and implement risk mitigation.
• Represent WCC with project sponsors, land managers, and the public.
• Recruit, interview, and evaluate crew members; support development.
• Complete time sheets, travel logs, safety reports, and equipment inventories.
• Respond to disasters and deploy for emergency response as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment, coordinating repairs or replacements.

Skills

Crew supervision

Field conservation work

Safety management

Project coordination

Professional communication

Documentation & recordkeeping

Education

Two-year college degree study (any two/ four-year program)

Forest Technology program substitute for experience

AA degree substitute for two years experience

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a WCC Crew Supervisor I for the Peninsula region, leading AmeriCorps members on environmental restoration projects and ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes. This in-person, 40-hour-per-week role involves coordinating tasks, mentoring corps members, and coordinating with project partners.

You will guide field crews, conduct performance evaluations, manage documentation, and respond to emergencies, with opportunities to contribute to disaster