What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restoration Crew Supervisor (TPS3) position at State of Washington Dept. of Transportation?
Description
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a Transportation Planning leader to supervise wetland restoration activities and implement adaptive management strategies that protect and enhance environmental resources at compensatory mitigation and roadside restoration sites. As the Restoration Crew Supervisor, you will lead field activities, support regulatory compliance and safety, assess site conditions, identify deficiencies, develop remediation strategies, and coordinate with regional and headquarters staff to support reliable and sustainable project delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong environmental restoration, field assessment, and staff development skills, with a commitment to safety, stewardship, and continuous improvement.
What to Expect
This position performs manual labor work outdoors while exposed to hazardous conditions or materials that may include field, site, roadway, construction or right of way activities. Exposures include inclement weather, uneven terrain and slopes, and work in high places wearing fall restraint harness.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Restoration Crew Supervisor will:
- Independently plan, coordinate, and conduct the implementation of management activities by field staff at WSDOT environmental mitigation sites and roadside restoration sites.
- Review daily work logs, safety records, pesticide application records, and other documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Assist crew field lead with maintaining electronic database of restoration crew daily work activities and herbicide application records.
- Meet with crew field lead on daily or as needed basis about site planning, fieldwork completed and updates on site conditions, etc.
- Independently plan adaptive management strategies on environmental mitigation sites statewide.
- Coordinate with HQ and region site managers, including landscape architects, biologists, and others.
- Prepare and present graphic presentations on proposed and completed projects.
- Operate machinery or equipment and/or work at a warehouse or facilities operation.
- Drive SUVs, sedans, 4v4 trucks, while occasionally pulling trailers, and using off-road equipment, such as a UTVs.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Environmental Restoration & Mitigation: Demonstrates applied knowledge of ecological restoration, natural resource management, and environmental mitigation principles sufficient to plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate restoration activities.
- Environmental Planning & Adaptive Management: Skills to independently evaluate site conditions, monitor information, and project results; identify deficiencies and changing conditions; develop and adjust restoration, remediation, and adaptive-management strategies to achieve environmental objectives.
- Environmental Regulatory Compliance: Ability to apply environmental laws, regulations, permits, and best management practices to restoration and mitigation activities, including requirements related to aquatic herbicide use, Hydraulic Project Approvals, Clean Water Act provisions, and other applicable environmental requirements.
- Field Assessment & Technical Analysis: Skills to evaluate field conditions and technical information; interpret maps, plans, specifications, monitoring information, and other data; and use findings to develop recommendations and guide project implementation.
- Project Coordination & Work Planning: Demonstrated skills to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor multiple restoration and mitigation activities; aligning staffing, equipment, materials, schedules, and other resources with project priorities and environmental objectives.
- Leadership & Staff Development: Skills to provide direction, coaching, training, and feedback to field staff; establishes expectations; assigns and prioritizes work; monitors performance; and addresses workplace, safety, and operational issues.
- Communication & Collaboration: Effective communication skills to communicate environmental, technical, operational, and regulatory information clearly in writing and verbally and collaborates effectively with biologists, landscape architects, site managers, regulatory agencies, field staff, and other partners.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
The following qualifications are also required:
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
- A valid Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) public applicators license with aquatic endorsement.
- Ability to perform manual labor, in dense vegetation, streams, and wet areas with exposure to outdoor inclement weather.
- Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to follow technical work plans, read maps, and plan sheets.
- Ability to traverse uneven, unstable, and/or slippery terrain.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:
- Restoration Equipment & Field Operations: Demonstrates experience safely operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and identifying basic operational issues with equipment used in environmental restoration and field activities.
- Field Data & Technology: Demonstrates proficiency using GPS, mobile data-collection devices, electronic field equipment, and related applications to collect, document, verify, organize, and communicate field information.
- Plant Identification & Restoration Practices: Demonstrates experience identifying native and invasive plant species and applying appropriate plant identification resources and restoration practices to support site management decisions.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This position will require daily travel from the duty station to field sites and back. Travel may be required on a regular, or as needed basis. Overnight up to 3 times per month. Travel is often more than 3 hours roundtrip. On rare occasions, travel time may be up to 4 hours one way.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05496 in the subject line.