Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is hiring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew Supervisor 1 positions. The WCC consists of three subprograms: the original Corps Program, Veteran Conservation Corps, and Puget Sound Corps.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work outdoors across Washington State, this job is for you! Our crew supervisors' mentor young adults and military veterans as they develop skills in the environmental field. In exchange, our crew supervisors develop their own skills through a variety of certifications that WCC offers to both supervisors and members (e.g. Hazwoper, Pesticide Applicator, and Wilderness First Responder).
If you have strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities, and knowledge of environmental restoration and enhancement, we encourage you to apply for this position.
This is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2025. Once the next 3-year grant is awarded, this project will be extended.
This posting will be used to fill vacancies in our Central / Eastern region which includes the following counties: Chelan, Kittitas, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties and is open continuous.
When applying for these positions, you are entering your name into a candidate pool. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you apply. Please visit our WCC job page to see if we have current openings.
As an agency, our 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. Maybe you've seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Duties typically include:
• Reviews, plans and assigns work tasks for corps members in completing conservation projects.
• Manages the completion of projects. This includes monitoring the use of materials, communicating with project sponsor on progress, and assigning tasks to individual members.
• Performs evaluations of corps members. Gives clear feedback on past performance and expectations for future performance and career objectives. Documents performance issues and makes recommendations for disciplinary action.
• Interviews and makes selections of new corps members.
• Completes and turns in necessary paperwork such as timesheets, travel logs, credit card logs & receipts, safety reports, AmeriCorps forms, hiring and termination forms, evaluations and production reports.
• Ensures that equipment is being used safely and makes sure all equipment is properly maintained.
• Drives vehicle and ensures that it is being maintained.
• Operates small power tools, such as chain saws, weed-eaters, drills, augers, laser transits and others.
• Operates state owned/leased vehicles, usually four-wheel drive pick-up trucks.
• Uses hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, rakes, hammers and axes.
• Works on steep inclines for long periods of time.
• Walks several miles per day in rough terrain.
• Lifts 60 pounds repetitively for long periods of time.
Working Conditions - this position often requires:
• Overnight travel to accomplish assignments.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Working in inclement weather.
• Rough terrain and wilderness areas.
• Lifts 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
• Consecutive days of work up to eight (8) days in travel status.
• Deployment to natural disaster areas in an emergency response capacity for up to 30 consecutive days.
Application Instructions:
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile's resume text field.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Please apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/1814327/wcc-crew-supervisor-1-central-eastern
