Class Series Concept
See WCC Crew Supervisor 1.
Definition
In the Department of Ecology, this position serves as a specialist and designated trainer requiring certification in a specialized area such as pesticide application, chainsaw operation, incident response, wilderness first aid and wildland firefighting. Trains, mentors, and ensures the safety of WCC Crew Supervisor 1 and WCC members and acts as the program contact with partner agencies. Advises management on policies and procedures for the specialized training area.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the specialist level of the WCC Crew Supervisor series. In addition to performing the work of a WCC Crew Supervisor 1, serves as the specialist for advanced skill-based training for WCC members and WCC Crew Supervisor 1 positions. Work assignments vary widely, based on day-to-day field project requirements.
Typical Work
Facilitates mobilization activities and monitors spending to ensure adherence to proposed budgets;
Advises management staff and drafts project-specific policies and procedures including best management practices and protocols of the specialty area;
Researches and recommends for adoption best management practices, policy and protocols from public organizations and state agencies that sponsor WCC projects;
Provides specialized training for WCC members and WCC Crew Supervisors. Develops course materials pertaining to the specialized training. Oversees implementation of the specialized training;
Coordinates training course schedule and payment to vendors for recertification annually;
Represents the agency, WCC and AmeriCorps at regional and national conferences;
Conducts specialized training for WCC members a minimum of twice annually. Certifies completion of the course by attendees. Maintains accurate records of certifications necessary for specialized training;
Monitors staff performance in the use of the specialized skills to determine if there is a need for retraining/certification. Provides project-specific technical consultation and expertise;
Acts as technical advisor and liaison with local, state, and federal partners for work projects to be completed by WCC members;
Performs the duties of the WCC Crew Supervisor 1;
Performs other duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of a two-year Forest Technology Vocational Program and three years professional level experience in forestry, agriculture, aqua culture, engineering, geology or a related natural science.
Minimum of two years’ experience at the WCC Supervisor 1 level.
Qualifying military experience can substitute year for year for field experience.
Equivalent education/experience.
Note: Some positions may require possession of a Pesticide Operator License or ability to obtain license within three months of employment.
Class Specification History
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised typical work, and desirable qualifications; base range increase from 46 to 50: adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.
