If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work outdoors across Washington, this job is for you! Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisors mentor AmeriCorps members (young adults and military veterans) as they develop skills in the environmental field. WCC is continuously recruiting for full-time Crew Supervisors to lead our field crews located statewide, including positions in Kittitas County!

If you have strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities, and knowledge of environmental restoration and enhancement, we encourage you to apply to be a WCC Crew Supervisor.

About WCC and Ecology

WCC is an AmeriCorps program, housed within Department of Ecology, which creates future leaders through community involvement and mentorship. We have more than 350 members and experienced staff statewide who restore critical habitat, build trails, and respond to local and national disasters.

As an agency, Department of Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.

Crew Supervisor Duties

Working closely with WCC staff and project partners, Crew Supervisors lead a crew of five AmeriCorps members to complete environmental service projects.

As a supervisor, you may lead the following projects:

• Habitat Enhancement: environmental restoration, wetland mitigation, in-stream salmon recovery work, etc.
• Recreational Enhancement: Campground upgrades and maintenance, front and backcountry trail construction and maintenance, boardwalk installation, etc.
• Combination: Many WCC crews work on both project types, depending on the season.

As a leading AmeriCorps program with a nationally recognized disaster response program, WCC supervisors may also lead deployments to local and national disasters.

Crew Supervisors ensure the safety and accountability of the AmeriCorps members serving on their crew, while providing mentorship and encouraging members’ professional development goals. In exchange, Crew Supervisors develop their own skills through a variety of certifications WCC offers to both supervisors and members (e.g., Hazwoper, Pesticide Applicator, and Wilderness First Responder). With 52 field crews statewide, we offer a wide range of exciting, valuable opportunities in the environmental field.

During these unprecedented times, our priority remains the safety of our AmeriCorps members and Crew Supervisors. We have adapted our field safety measures to protect the health of our staff and the communities in which they serve. Through these safety measures, field crews will still get the opportunity to complete in-stream salmon habitat restoration, large woody material installations, extensive upland thinning, wildlife fencing, riparian restoration/site maintenance, backcountry trail maintenance/construction, and more!

Safety measures for field activities will include continued physical distancing, wearing a mask as needed, washing hands with soap regularly, and meeting respiratory protection requirements for travel in a crew truck*.

*this may include N-95, KN-95 and/or P-100 respirators, all of which require removal of facial hair for adequate fit

Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, which includes paid holidays, paid trainings, sick leave, retirement**, and annual leave. Benefits are further outlined in the application.

 **Some benefits are dependent on duration of project

Desired Qualifications

An Associate’s degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Forestry, or closely related field, and one year of experience as a WCC crew member or work that includes disaster response to natural disasters, hazardous spills, firefighting, and/or habitat restoration.
OR
Satisfactory completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program and one (1) year of WCC field experience.
OR
Three years of experience equivalent to WCC field work, young adult mentorship, or leadership.
Qualifying military experience can substitute, year for year, for field experience.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must possess a valid Washington state driver’s license and have the ability to legally operate a state vehicle.
• Applicants must NOT be registered, or required to register, with the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
• Eligible candidates will undergo a National Service criminal history check prior to service (includes state repositories, National Sex Offender Registry, and FBI).