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Forest Crew Supervisor-Correctional Facility

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Forks, Washington

Job Type Permanent
Salary $4,093 - $5,501 per month
Deadline Apr 10, 2025

Forest Crew Supervisor-Correctional Facility
Salary: $4,093.00 - $5,501.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/26/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
This entry-level position supports the activities at the Olympic Camp. Duties of this position include supervision of up to ten adult incarcerated individuals performing pre-commercial thinning, tree planting, litter pick-up, wildland fire suppression, forest road maintenance, recreation site maintenance, and other forestry-related jobs. The primary emphasis will be on providing leadership to the crew, providing for crew and public safety while leading and training an incarcerated individual forestry crew. Travel is required during fire season and other emergency responses.

What will we trust you with?

  • Leading and coaching incarcerated individuals
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Diligence 
  • Detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture
  • Collaboration
  • Critical decision making
  • Employee engagement

Responsibilities:
This position requires constant decision-making regarding the crew’s safety. It also requires decisions with regard to crew placement and may require the Forest Crew Supervisor to make decisions regarding the quality of the work being performed. Decisions are made continually regarding the motivation and cohesiveness of the incarcerated individual crew members.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Experience in some or all of the following forest crafts, which include: forest seedling planting, forest plantation, vegetation management, pre-commercial thinning, recreation trail and facilities construction and maintenance, chainsaw use and maintenance, hand tool use and maintenance, and wildland fire suppression.
    OR, technical/professional forestry knowledge and skills which are acquired through the completion of a 2 or 4-year degree in forest management or a closely related field, program, or study.
  • Six months of supervisory experience either in an adult/juvenile correctional environment or a professional production-based business.
  • Supervisory experience in a diverse work setting that is centered on safety and security.
  • Possess the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing using common technology.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
HOW TO APPLY

View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov

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Category Forestry, General / Stewardship