Peninsula WCC Crew Supervisor 1 — Field Leader

Washington State Department of Ecology; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps seeks a Peninsula region Crew Supervisor 1 to lead AmeriCorps crews in field-based restoration, safety oversight, and youth development.

You will plan tasks, coordinate with partners, train members on tools and field techniques, monitor progress, and support disaster response readiness, working in all weather and terrain to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising outdoor crews in conservation work.
• Ability to plan tasks, coordinate field projects and monitor progress.
• Strong communication with sponsors, partners, crew and the public.
• Experience in safety planning and risk management in remote field settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor AmeriCorps members through daily field projects, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Plan and coordinate tasks with partners, meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Train crew in safe operation of tools and field techniques used in restoration activities.
• Conduct on-site safety assessments and implement risk-mitigation measures.
• Represent Ecology and WCC with project sponsors and the public, providing progress updates.

Skills

Crew supervision

Outdoor leadership

Safety management

Project coordination

Communication

Education

AA degree or above substitutes for two years of experience

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

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps seeks a Peninsula region Crew Supervisor 1 to lead AmeriCorps crews in field-based restoration, safety oversight, and youth development.

You will plan tasks, coordinate with partners, train members on tools and field techniques, monitor progress, and support disaster response readiness, working in all weather and terrain to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes.