Forest Crew Supervisor-Correctional Facility

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

Responsibilities:
This position requires constant decisionmaking regarding the crews 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 precommercial 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 4year 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 productionbased 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.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• FCSs typically work in various outdoor settings such as forested areas wildland urban interface areas desert basalt and scabland settings.
• Must have the physical ability to traverse all uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in and on DOC institutional grounds.
• Must be able to operate a 12person dual fourwheel drive vehicle on improved roadways and offroad settings.
• Drive time may exceed 1 hour each way with occasional drive times up to 10 hours may be required during emergency response.
• A valid unrestricted drivers license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
• Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of this position a NCIC Background Investigation will be conducted on successful candidates.
• During the first year of employment successful candidates must attain the level of FF2 by passing guard school in which S130 S190 S212 and L180 are taught.
• During the second year of employment employees must attend and pass the S131 FF1 class and work towards completion of the FF1 task book.
• Upon Completion of the FF1 task book employees are expected to work towards IC5 certification and Single ResourceCrew Boss certification.
• Must pass the arduous work capacity test annually which consists of carrying a 45pound pack three miles in under fortyfive minutes.
• Maintains valid FirstAID CPR and AED card.
• Attend any offered trainings pass trailer towing training and maintain or stay current with all requirements pertaining to this position.

• Experience in:
  • Wildland Fire Suppression
  • Forest data collection
  • Natural resource management methods practices and techniques
  • Use of equipment and tools
  • Maintaining safe working conditions in outdoor work environments
  • Supervision of adult incarcerated individuals
  • Silvicultural work (tree planting vegetation management and precommercial thinning
  • Recreation trail and facilities construction and maintenance
  • Operating a vehicle on forest roads
  • Microsoft Suite
• Work experience that demonstrates:
  • Leadership skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Professionalism
• Technical / Professional knowledge skills and licenses:
  • Current pesticide applicator license in Washington State including Laws and Safety Right of Way Agricultural and Aquatics endorsements (or the ability to obtain)
  • Red Card Qualification of any Single Resource Boss (preferably Crew Boss)
  • A 2 or 4year collegelevel course of study in natural resources fire science or other applicable field

Application Requirements:

• Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:35 professional references with current telephone numbers; to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.