What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forest Crew Supervisor -Correctional Facility position at State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources?
Description
Forest Crew Supervisor - Correctional Facility
Recruitment #2026-6-7799
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Location: South Puget Sound Region - Littlerock, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
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 06/11/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of this position are the training, productivity, and safety of incarcerated individuals who engage in wildland firefighting and forest crafts operations. During fire season, the position will require assignments to remote fire camps for extended periods. During fire season, applicants can expect workdays that routinely exceed the standard 10 hours per day and may include weekend and holiday assignments. The successful applicant will be trusted to primarily recruit, mentor, and train incarcerated individuals in forest craft skills while supervising a 10-person adult male offender crew. These skills will be used to help protect communities, manage DNR State lands assets, and help incarcerated offenders develop job skills that can be used when they are released from incarceration. The successful applicant will be trusted to foster and maintain an interactive relationship with the DOC in order to ensure that incarcerated individuals are effectively managed across both state agencies according to the WACs, RCWs, and interagency agreements. The key to this position will be the applicant’s ability to communicate, problem solve, manage, and lead cooperatively with peers and supervisors.
Required Qualifications:
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and 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-year or 4-year degree in forest management or a closely related field, program, or study.
- Six months' 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.
- Required Competencies:
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,093 - $5,501