- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
- Oversee the activities of 10-15 crew supervisors and up to 75 AmeriCorps members year olds and military veterans). You will directly supervise crew supervisors, including hiring new staff, conducting evaluations, reviewing safety at project sites, assessing work standards, providing coaching/mentoring, and ensuring continued AmeriCorps member and staff development. You will also conduct one-on-one and team meetings with Crew Supervisors and AmeriCorps members and mediate interpersonal issues, when necessary.
- Serve as part of a team that fosters relationships with over 100 environmental service organizations throughout Washington and disaster service organizations nationwide. Work directly with local, state, nonprofit, Tribal and federal organizations to coordinate natural resource projects that are implemented by WCC crews. In addition to protecting and restoring the environment, these projects provide quality service experiences for our AmeriCorps members and staff.
- Act as a lead in a given area. You will be the lead in risk management and wildland fire administration.
- Welcome the challenge of adapting to leading a variety of people and projects, making intentional and thoughtful decisions, and guiding continued organizational improvement.
- Frequent overnight travel is required. Out-of-state travel may be required for disaster response.
- 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
- Professional level Experience: in a natural resource program area, which includes one year of experience as a senior level natural resource professional.
- Education: involving a major study in natural resources or a natural resource specialty area, or closely allied field. See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:
- Ability to respond to difficult or sensitive interpersonal situations in a manner that prevents or minimizes conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and issues at the same time.
- Ability to appreciate and value individual needs and diversity.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
- Must possess, or complete upon hiring, Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 certification training.
- Must not be registered, or required to register, with the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
WCC Crew Coordinator - Buckley, United States - Washington State Department of Ecology
1 week ago
Description
The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a WCC Crew Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5) position.
This position can be located in any one of the following offices:
Central Region Office (CRO) in .
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will work directly with local, state, and federal organizations to plan and manage diverse natural resource projects throughout the state. You will manage the activities of WCC crews located in Snohomish and Northern King Counties. WCC crews consist of five AmeriCorps members and one crew Supervisor. Each of the 5 WCC Crew Coordinators acts as a lead in a priority area. This position takes the lead with risk management for the section and our wildland fire administration efforts. This includes the development of best practices, policies, and training priorities around risk management and coordinating as a liaison with wildland fire management agencies in Washington.
We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated leadership experience in youth training or workforce development programs. Our ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, experience developing policies and procedures, and a background in habitat and environmental restoration.
Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains. Our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is an AmeriCorps program within SEA that creates future leaders through community involvement and mentorship.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will spend approximately 50% of each workweek in the field. Non-field days are eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 15, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 14, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:, , *, *, , , & , , , , , , , *
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering: Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique and challenging?
In this position, you will work directly with local, state, and federal organizations to plan and manage diverse natural resource projects throughout the state. You will manage the activities of Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crews who restore critical habitat, build trails, and respond to disasters. WCC crews consist of five AmeriCorps members and one crew Supervisor.
What you will do:
This position is a part of the Washington Conservation Corps management team, steering a diverse and dynamic organization as we build the next generation of environmental stewards. Working Conditions
This position involves traveling to project sites and staying overnight throughout Washington state. Emergency response in areas hit by natural disasters throughout United States may entail longer days. You must be willing and able to work flexible hours, hike into wilderness areas and other back country project areas, and at times camp overnight.On Call After Hours Program Responder coverage is expected on a rotation basis and estimated at 4-6 weeks in standby status per year, scheduled in partnership with the incumbent.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
A total of eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree - as listed above.
Years of professional level experience - as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree.
8 years of experience.
Combination 2
I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
7 years of experience.
Combination 3
I have 60-89 semester or quarter credits (AA degree).
6 years of experience.
Combination 4
I have semester or quarter credits.
5 years of experience.
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree.
4 years of experience.
Combination 6
A Graduate Degree.
2 years of experience.
Please note : You experience must includes at least one (1) year of experience as a senior level natural resource professional or higher. This may include one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, Environmental Planner 2, Hydrogeologist 2, Environmental Engineer 2, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist 3 equivalent, or higher. Experience supervising AmeriCorps members, as a WCC Crew Supervisor 1, or above, is qualifying professional experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Note : Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: