Lead WCC Field Crew Supervisor

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ecology is seeking a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 for Northwest Washington to lead AmeriCorps field crews in environmental restoration and conservation projects. You will guide a team, plan tasks with partners, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes in challenging outdoor settings.

You will recruit and evaluate crew members, coordinate with partners, and help with training, documentation, and emergency response duties as part of a collaborative team dedicated to ecological

Qualifications

• Four years of experience and/or education related to crew supervision and outdoor conservation work.
• Experience supervising outdoor crews performing physically demanding conservation tasks.
• Experience with trail work, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration.
• Ability to conduct field safety assessments and implement safety procedures.
• Skill in planning tasks, assigning work, and monitoring progress to meet specs.
• Ability to communicate professionally with sponsors, partners, crews and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a crew of AmeriCorps members on daily field conservation projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and assign project tasks with partners and WCC staff.
• Train crew in safe operation of tools and field techniques.
• Conduct on-site safety assessments and develop safety plans.
• Serve as primary onsite representative to sponsors, land managers, and the public.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly with teams and partners.
• Recruit, interview, and select crew members; conduct evaluations.
• Complete administrative documentation such as timesheets and safety reports.
• Respond to disasters, deploy to wildfires, floods, or other events as needed.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Support member development and foster a positive crew culture.

Skills

Crew supervision

Field conservation work

Safety management

Project coordination

Professional communication

Documentation & recordkeeping

Education

Two-year Forest Technology vocational program substitutes for two years experience

AA degree substitutes for two years experience

Job description

The Department of Ecology is seeking a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 for Northwest Washington to lead AmeriCorps field crews in environmental restoration and conservation projects. You will guide a team, plan tasks with partners, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes in challenging outdoor settings.

You will recruit and evaluate crew members, coordinate with partners, and help with training, documentation, and emergency response duties as part of a collaborative team dedicated to ecological