Correction Officer

• Forest Crew Supervisor State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Airway Heights, WA Job Details Temporary | Full-time $4,300
• $5,779 a month 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Outdoor work experience Company vehicle operation Driver's License First Aid Certification AED Certification Full Job Description Description Forest Crew Supervisor•Correction Facilities (FCS-CF) Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position (WPEA) Anticipated Non-permanent employment is 18 months

Location:

Northeast Region

• Airway Heights, WA Salary:

  $4,300.00
• $5,779.

00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 8/5/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

(See official listing for full details.)

• Leads, supervises, instructs, and evaluates incarcerated individuals on how to safely and effectively participate as a member of a "Hand Crew" for the purpose of engaging in Initial Attack and Mop-up operations to suppress wildland fires.

Provides essential supervisory and security functions while supervising incarcerated individuals' work crews. Trains, instructs, and supervises incarcerated individual work crews to safely, effectively, and efficiently conduct work on silviculture and forest health work projects. Completes necessary administrative and transportation-related tasks required of the position.

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. Please 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 includes: 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 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.

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

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 and be able to work in all weather conditions. Must be able to work in and on DOC institutional grounds and abide by all DNR and DOC policies. Must be able to operate a 12-person dual, four-wheel drive vehicle on improved roadways and off-road settings. Drive time may exceed 1 hour each way, with occasional drive times up to 10 hours required during emergency response. A current, valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). 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, an 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 S-130, S-190, S-212, and L-180 are taught. During the second year of employment, employees must attend and pass the

S-131 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 Resource-Crew Boss certification. Must pass an arduous work capacity test annually that consists of carrying a 45-pound pack three miles in under forty-five minutes. Maintains valid First-Aid, CPR, and AED card. Attend any offered trainings, pass trailer towing training, and maintain or stay current with all requirements of this position.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Benefits:

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 Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person