Salary: $4,892.00 – $6,575.00 Monthly
Location: Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Job Number: 23DOT-HQ-0P329
Closing: 5/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world’s widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking an outgoing individual to join the Environmental Services Office as the Restoration Crew Lead in Tumwater, WA. In this project position, you will be responsible for providing assistance in planning and implementing management activities at environmental mitigation sites and roadside restoration sites statewide. This position coordinates with the Wetlands Program monitoring staff to provide observations of site conditions, reports management activities conducted on mitigation sites, organize, manage, and troubleshoot complex projects effectively, and leads the restoration crew staff in the field. Our top candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, have the ability to work with diverse groups, and has a passion for the environment and being outdoors.  

What to Expect
This position is regularly assigned to perform work duties at a field worksite. Therefore, travel is an expectation of this position on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Restoration Crew Lead will:

  • Lead a field team to conduct adaptive management activities to maintain compliance with environmental permits and all applicable laws and policies.
  • Accomplish and supervise vegetation control including, but not limited to, herbicide application (aquatic and rights-of-way), and mechanical removal of trees and vegetation, with small power equipment.
  • Read and interpret maps and plan sheets, identify native and non-native plant species. 
  • Assist the Restoration Crew Supervisor with coordination activities including on site field reviews and makes suggestions for site remediation and management plans with WSDOT site managers. 
  • Conduct adaptive management strategies on statewide environmental mitigation sites with information from both field reviews and site monitoring reports.
  • Enter data into the electronic database of restoration crew daily work activities and herbicide application records.
  • Maintain inventory to assist the Restoration Crew Supervisor in ordering necessary supplies, equipment, and pesticide for completion of appropriate site management activities. 
  • Collect supplemental qualitative environmental monitoring data on vegetation, hydrology, and wildlife. 

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two (2) years of experience as a licensed WSDA public operator and aquatic pesticide applicator, including determining rates, mixing, and multiple application methods.
  • Two (2) years of experience performing manual or chemical, vegetation control.
  • Two (2) years of experience installing native wetland and upland species of plants.
  • Ability to visually identify native and non-native plant species during active growth and dormancy.
  • Ability to carry out manual labor including manipulating and transporting up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, work on uneven terrain and slopes, and work in high places wearing a fall restraint harness.
  • Ability to maintain a WA State Department of Agriculture public applicators license with appropriate endorsements.
  • Skills to communicate instructions both orally and in writing to staff.
  • A valid driver’s license.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

  • A valid Washington State traffic control flaggers card.

*To review the full Position Description, please contact the recruiter listed in the Contact Us section of this posting.

 Important Notes 

  • This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
  • This is a project, limited duration position, anticipated to last until June 30,2025. 
  • This position requires driving long distances to work sites and overnight travel.
  • In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
  • This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.   
  • Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.  
  • WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Robyn Lovely at LovelyR@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 23DOT-HQ-0P329 in the subject line.

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. 
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: 

  • An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
  • An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
  • Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. 

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsdot/jobs/3999468/restoration-crew-lead-tps2-project. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

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