WCC Crew Supervisor - 1 - Olympic

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is looking for a WCC Crew Supervisor 1 to lead and mentor a crew of five in natural resource projects. Responsibilities include supervising crew tasks and ensuring project completion, often in challenging conditions.

Qualified candidates should have experience in outdoor leadership, a related degree, and the ability to work in inclement weather. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in environmental conservation efforts across the Olympic region.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in outdoor leadership or mentorship.
• Field experience as a WCC crew member preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor crew members in natural resource assignments.
• Track and complete conservation projects and ensure safety.
• Complete necessary project documentation.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Experience in supervision

Natural resource conservation

Education

Associate's degree in Environmental Science or Studies

Completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Hand tools

Job description

WCC Crew Supervisor 1

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 position. This is a project position funded until June 30, 2027.

This posting will be used to fill vacancies in the Olympic region (Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, and Mason counties) and is open continuously.

Duties

This position will supervise and mentor a crew of five WCC members in the performance of natural resource assignments. As a supervisor, you may lead a combination of the following projects:

1. Habitat Enhancement: riparian restoration, noxious weed control, in‑stream salmon recovery work, etc.
2. Recreational Enhancement: campground upgrades and maintenance, front and back‑country trail construction and maintenance, boardwalk installation, etc.
3. Spike: crew travel to complete restoration and recreation projects. Food and lodging are provided when in travel status. Time on spike projects varies by crew and season (25‑75% of project time).

What you will do:

Crew Supervision

• Support and guide crew members in developing and pursuing career and education objectives. Support the safety, well‑being, and inclusion of all crew members.
• Recruit, interview, and select new crew members; review, plan and assign work tasks for them.
• Evaluate crew member performance and development; give clear feedback on past performance and outline expectations for professional growth. Document performance issues and make recommendations for disciplinary action.

Project Management

• Track and complete conservation projects. Monitor the use of materials, tools, and equipment; communicate progress with project sponsors and WCC staff; assign tasks to individual crew members.
• Complete and submit necessary paperwork such as timesheets, travel logs, credit‑card logs & receipts, safety reports, production reports, administrative forms, hiring and termination forms, and member evaluations.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained properly (small power tools such as chainsaws, augers, brush cutters; hand tools such as shovels, axes, rakes).
• Drive and maintain state‑owned/leased vehicles, usually four‑wheel‑drive pickup trucks.

Working Conditions

• Often requires working in inclement weather, navigating rough terrain and wilderness areas, walking several miles per day, working on steep inclines and variable terrain, and lifting up to 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
• May require overnight travel, consecutive days of work up to eight days in travel status, work in excess of 40 hours per week, or deployment to natural disaster areas for up to 30 consecutive days.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, young‑adult mentorship, or leadership (e.g., outdoor leadership or experiential education role, crew lead, coordinating field activities).
• OR, satisfactory completion of a two‑year Forest Technology Vocational Program and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.
• OR, an associate’s degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Forestry, or closely related field, and one (1) year of field experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes emergency response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.

Qualifying military experience can substitute, year for year, for field experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background check (including criminal record history) will be conducted prior to hiring. Information from the check may be considered in determining suitability for the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in supervision and training of employees, natural resource conservation and maintenance work, and use of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Field skill certifications such as Wilderness First Aid Certification, Pesticide Operators License, and Wildland Firefighter Red Card.
• FEMA Disaster Response Training, such as Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS 300), and Introduction to NIMS (IS‑700).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal‑opportunity employer. The agency strives to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.