WCC Crew Supervisor 1 - Southwest

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1. This role involves supervising a crew of five members on various natural resource assignments, such as habitat and recreational enhancement.

This position requires in-person fieldwork with a typical schedule of Monday to Thursday. It demands strong leadership skills, project management experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in field work, youth mentorship, or outdoor leadership.
• Experience in emergency response, hazardous spills, firefighting, or habitat restoration.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor WCC crew members on natural resource assignments.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback to crew members.
• Manage conservation projects and ensure equipment maintenance.

Skills

Supervision and training

Natural resource conservation

Use of hand and power tools

Education

Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, or related field

Completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program

Tools

Wilderness First Aid Certification

Pesticide Operators License

Job description

Description

The Department of Ecology is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions. WCC is an environmental service program within the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program.

This is a project position funded until June 30, 2027. It is a continuous posting; applications are accepted on a rolling basis. While a vacancy may exist at the time of application, positions can open at any time. To remain in the candidate pool you must re‑apply every 90 days.

Multiple Locations: Southwest region (Clark, Pierce, and Thurston counties). The region includes Vancouver, Olympia, Tacoma, and several national parks and state parks.

Only in‑person, no telework: The position requires on‑site field work 40 hours per week.

• Typical schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–5:30 pm.
• Possible alternative schedule when traveling: Thursday–Thursday, 10‑hour days, with six days off prior.

Duties

This position supervises and mentors a crew of five WCC members on natural resource assignments. Responsibilities include:

• Habitat Enhancement: riparian restoration, noxious weed control, in‑stream salmon recovery work, etc.
• Recreational Enhancement: campground upgrades and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, boardwalk installation, etc.
• Spike Projects: crew travel across Washington for restoration and recreation projects; time on spike projects varies by crew and season (25‑75%).
• Lead crew deployments to local and national disasters as a nationally recognized disaster response program.

What you will do:

Crew Supervision:

• Support and guide crew members in career and education objectives.
• Recruit, interview, and select new crew members; assign and plan work tasks.
• Evaluate performance, provide feedback, document issues, and recommend disciplinary actions.

Project Management:

• Track and complete conservation projects; monitor materials, tools, and equipment.
• Communicate progress with project sponsor and WCC staff; assign tasks.
• Submit necessary paperwork (timesheets, travel logs, safety reports, production reports, administrative forms, hiring and termination forms, evaluations).
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment and do‑vehicle maintenance.

Working Conditions:

• Inclement weather, rough terrain, wilderness areas; walking several miles per day; steep inclines; lifting up to 60 pounds repetitively.
• Possible overnight travel, consecutive days up to eight in travel status, work beyond 40 hours per week, and up to 30 consecutive days in disaster response.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, youth mentorship, or outdoor leadership.
• OR completion of a two‑year Forest Technology Vocational Program plus one (1) year field experience as a WCC crew member or in emergency response, hazardous spills, firefighting, or habitat restoration.
• OR an associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, or a closely related field plus one (1) year field experience as a WCC crew member or in emergency response, hazardous spills, firefighting, or habitat restoration.

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

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background check (criminal record) will be conducted; may be considered in employment suitability.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in supervising and training employees, natural resource conservation and maintenance work, and use of hand and power tools.
• Field skill certifications (e.g., Wilderness First Aid, Pesticide Operators License, Wildland Firefighter Red Card).
• FEMA Disaster Response Training (Intermediate Incident Command System, Introduction to NIMS).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a workplace that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people of disability, people over 40, veterans, military spouses, and all gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all positions from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.