Lead Field Crew Supervisor, Washington Conservation Corps

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 to lead AmeriCorps members on field-based environmental restoration projects across Washington. You will guide a crew, ensure safety, and coordinate with project partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will recruit, train, and evaluate crew members, manage on-site operations, and support disaster response activities, including deployment to fires or floods as needed.

Qualifications

• Crew supervision experience in outdoor environments with physically demanding conservation work.
• Experience in environmental restoration and trail work using hand and power tools.
• Ability to conduct field safety assessments and respond to injuries or incidents.
• Planning, assigning, and monitoring project tasks with partners and staff.
• Professional communication with sponsors, agencies, crew, and the public.
• Experience completing timesheets, safety reports, and project records.

Responsibilities

• Lead AmeriCorps crew through daily field projects ensuring safety and inclusivity.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate tasks with project partners and WCC staff.
• Train crew in safe operation of tools and field techniques for restoration.
• Conduct on-site safety assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Represent WCC to sponsors, land managers, and the public; provide progress updates.
• Recruit, interview, evaluate, and support member development; handle disciplinary actions when needed.
• Complete administrative documentation including timesheets, logs, and inventories.
• Respond to disasters with possible extended travel and temporary duty deployments.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Foster member growth and participation in trainings and service-learning.

Skills

Crew supervision

Field safety

Project coordination

Professional communication

Recruitment & mentoring

Education

Two-year Forest Technology program

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 to lead AmeriCorps members on field-based environmental restoration projects across Washington. You will guide a crew, ensure safety, and coordinate with project partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will recruit, train, and evaluate crew members, manage on-site operations, and support disaster response activities, including deployment to fires or floods as needed.