Field Crew Supervisor, Washington Conservation Corps

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington's Ecology Department seeks a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 for the Eastern Washington region. You will supervise AmeriCorps members on field-based environmental restoration projects, ensuring safety, developing skills, and delivering high-quality outcomes with project partners.

Responsibilities include planning tasks with partners, training on tools and field techniques, maintaining equipment, and coordinating safety plans.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Experience supervising outdoor crews and guiding field conservation work.
• Ability to conduct field safety assessments and respond to incidents.
• Skill in planning tasks, reviewing specs, and monitoring progress.
• Professional communication with sponsors, agencies, crews, and the public.
• Experience completing administrative documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a crew of AmeriCorps members on field projects.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate tasks with project partners and staff.
• Train crew in safe tool operation and field techniques.
• Develop and implement safety plans and risk mitigation.
• Serve as on-site WCC representative with sponsors and land managers.
• Recruit, interview, and evaluate crew members; manage development.
• Complete time sheets, logs, safety reports, and inventories.
• Respond to disasters requiring deployment and field support.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment; arrange repairs as needed.
• Foster a positive crew culture and participation in trainings.

Skills

Crew supervision

Field conservation work

Safety management

Project coordination

Professional communication

Documentation & recordkeeping

Education

Two-year Forest Technology program substitutes for two years experience

AA degree substitutes for two years experience

Two- to four-year degree program required

Tools

USDA Chainsaw Certification

Pesticide Operators License

Wildland Firefighter Red Card

IS-700/NIMS training

Job description

State of Washington's Ecology Department seeks a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 for the Eastern Washington region. You will supervise AmeriCorps members on field-based environmental restoration projects, ensuring safety, developing skills, and delivering high-quality outcomes with project partners.

Responsibilities include planning tasks with partners, training on tools and field techniques, maintaining equipment, and coordinating safety plans.