Priority will be given to applications received by Thursday, January 12, 2023. Position open until filled.
Join our team! As a member of the Greenway Trust’s Field Program, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team in an energetic, productive, and collaborative environment. The Restoration Crew identifies, surveys for, and controls invasive plants; installs native trees and shrubs; collects monitoring data; and maintains ecological restoration projects in partnership with public land management agencies throughout the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. The Assistant Leader is responsible for supporting the Crew Leader in the oversight of Crew Members, leading the crew in the absence of the crew lead, and will lead several projects when the crew is split into smaller teams.
This is a full-time, 9-month seasonal position ( February 23 to November 27, 2023 ). The Restoration Crew periodically supports Greenway Trust volunteer and education events and will work regularly with Greenway Trust staff and occasionally with partner agency and nonprofit staff, sponsored AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
This position is contingent upon funding from outside sources secured by the Greenway Trust.
EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position expectations listed below are representative of the demeanor, knowledge, and ability of the applicant necessary to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made as possible.
Leadership Support
Professionally represent the Greenway Trust while interacting with the public.
Model a high standard of courtesy, selflessness, tolerance, hard work, adaptability, and flexibility.
Engage with, listen to, and learn from people with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
Serve as point of contact with Restoration Coordinators when Crew Leader is unavailable.
Project Implementation
Lead crew members in proper ecological restoration best management practices.
Properly use tools and conduct routine maintenance of tools, including backpack sprayers, EZ-Ject lances, brush cutters, and other restoration related equipment.
Work long days in variable weather, walk on uneven terrain, and wear a 30-pound backpack to apply herbicide.
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor and advocate for the crew’s physical safety and emotional well-being.
Establish and maintain a culture of safety on the crew during all Greenway Trust projects.
Administrative
Support professional documentation of project metrics, record keeping of herbicide forms, data entry with online ArcGIS apps, vehicle mileage logs, project reports, and incident reports as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant brings a combination of the following certifications, knowledge, and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are possible.
Required
One season of experience with safe herbicide application.
Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License with an aquatic endorsement. The Greenway Trust will provide if needed.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. The Greenway Trust will provide WFA if needed.
Desired
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience with Pacific Northwest native and non-native plant identification.
Experience using and maintaining small motor tools (i.e., brush cutters)
Familiarity using ArcGIS mobile applications like Field Maps, QuickCapture, and Survey 123.
Insurable driving record and ability to drive full-sized trucks on rough terrain.
Relevant education and/or experience in a natural resource field.
REPORTS TO
The Restoration Crew Assistant Leader reports to the Restoration Projects Manager.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is $22.00 per hour.
Benefits for full-time seasonal employees include a $250 gear stipend, paid sick time (accruing at one hour per 40 hours), worker’s compensation coverage, optional participation in an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) ($200 monthly contributed by the Greenway Trust), participation in HealthiestYou program, and optional participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is not eligible for paid time off including holiday pay. There may be a possibility of unpaid days off due to extenuating circumstances.
GEAR LOANED BY THE GREENWAY TRUST
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (you get to keep)
Loaned Rain gear (overalls and jacket)
Tools and gloves
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
REQUIRED GEAR
Sturdy, above the ankle work or hiking boots
Rain boots
Durable work pants
To help seasonal crew members purchase or replace personal gear needed to be successful in the field, the Greenway Trust provides a $250 gear stipend. This allows individual seasonal staff members to prioritize what they want to purchase based on the gear they already have.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The Restoration Crew is based out of the Greenway Trust Field Office at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA and will work on surrounding public lands. The Restoration Crew works a 10-hour workday (7am to 530pm), on a Tuesday-Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday volunteer events.
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination requirements are in place for Greenway Trust staff.
TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter and resume to:
apply@mtsgreenway.org
Indicate which position you are applying to in the email subject line. In the cover letter, please describe your leadership style, including successes or failures that have shaped you as a leader and how you would combine soft skills necessary for good leadership with technical knowledge related to ecological restoration.
Applicants for the Assistant Crew Leader position may be considered for the Crew Member positions.
Finalists will be asked to provide three references.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to steward a landscape that stretches 100 miles from the shores of Puget Sound, across the Cascade Mountains, to Central Washington. The Greenway Trust also coordinates the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (NHA), which honors the historical and cultural significance of this place and helps to preserve and celebrate its living heritage. The Restoration Crew contributes to the goals of the NHA by implementing ecological restoration projects that focus on riparian restoration to improve habitat for threatened Chinook salmon, community restoration projects that focus on restoring open spaces in neighborhoods with less access to healthy green spaces, and supports agency efforts to minimize the impacts of noxious weeds on public and private lands.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe that when we are connected to nature, our lives are better. We are healthier, happier, and our communities are stronger. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Greenway Trust because we want to better reflect the diverse communities that make up the Greenway NHA, because we believe that equity and inclusion are vital to our mission, and because we want to do our part to create a more just society. We are committed to creating lasting structural changes internally in our workplace and externally in the communities we serve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
The Greenway Trust is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, genetic information, use of a service animal, honorably discharged veteran, military status, political ideology, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal aptitude and merit.
Dec 08, 2022
Seasonal
Priority will be given to applications received by Thursday, January 12, 2023. Position open until filled.
Join our team! As a member of the Greenway Trust’s Field Program, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team in an energetic, productive, and collaborative environment. The Restoration Crew identifies, surveys for, and controls invasive plants; installs native trees and shrubs; collects monitoring data; and maintains ecological restoration projects in partnership with public land management agencies throughout the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. The Assistant Leader is responsible for supporting the Crew Leader in the oversight of Crew Members, leading the crew in the absence of the crew lead, and will lead several projects when the crew is split into smaller teams.
This is a full-time, 9-month seasonal position ( February 23 to November 27, 2023 ). The Restoration Crew periodically supports Greenway Trust volunteer and education events and will work regularly with Greenway Trust staff and occasionally with partner agency and nonprofit staff, sponsored AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
This position is contingent upon funding from outside sources secured by the Greenway Trust.
EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position expectations listed below are representative of the demeanor, knowledge, and ability of the applicant necessary to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made as possible.
Leadership Support
Professionally represent the Greenway Trust while interacting with the public.
Model a high standard of courtesy, selflessness, tolerance, hard work, adaptability, and flexibility.
Engage with, listen to, and learn from people with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
Serve as point of contact with Restoration Coordinators when Crew Leader is unavailable.
Project Implementation
Lead crew members in proper ecological restoration best management practices.
Properly use tools and conduct routine maintenance of tools, including backpack sprayers, EZ-Ject lances, brush cutters, and other restoration related equipment.
Work long days in variable weather, walk on uneven terrain, and wear a 30-pound backpack to apply herbicide.
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor and advocate for the crew’s physical safety and emotional well-being.
Establish and maintain a culture of safety on the crew during all Greenway Trust projects.
Administrative
Support professional documentation of project metrics, record keeping of herbicide forms, data entry with online ArcGIS apps, vehicle mileage logs, project reports, and incident reports as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant brings a combination of the following certifications, knowledge, and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are possible.
Required
One season of experience with safe herbicide application.
Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License with an aquatic endorsement. The Greenway Trust will provide if needed.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. The Greenway Trust will provide WFA if needed.
Desired
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience with Pacific Northwest native and non-native plant identification.
Experience using and maintaining small motor tools (i.e., brush cutters)
Familiarity using ArcGIS mobile applications like Field Maps, QuickCapture, and Survey 123.
Insurable driving record and ability to drive full-sized trucks on rough terrain.
Relevant education and/or experience in a natural resource field.
REPORTS TO
The Restoration Crew Assistant Leader reports to the Restoration Projects Manager.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is $22.00 per hour.
Benefits for full-time seasonal employees include a $250 gear stipend, paid sick time (accruing at one hour per 40 hours), worker’s compensation coverage, optional participation in an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) ($200 monthly contributed by the Greenway Trust), participation in HealthiestYou program, and optional participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is not eligible for paid time off including holiday pay. There may be a possibility of unpaid days off due to extenuating circumstances.
GEAR LOANED BY THE GREENWAY TRUST
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (you get to keep)
Loaned Rain gear (overalls and jacket)
Tools and gloves
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
REQUIRED GEAR
Sturdy, above the ankle work or hiking boots
Rain boots
Durable work pants
To help seasonal crew members purchase or replace personal gear needed to be successful in the field, the Greenway Trust provides a $250 gear stipend. This allows individual seasonal staff members to prioritize what they want to purchase based on the gear they already have.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The Restoration Crew is based out of the Greenway Trust Field Office at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA and will work on surrounding public lands. The Restoration Crew works a 10-hour workday (7am to 530pm), on a Tuesday-Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday volunteer events.
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination requirements are in place for Greenway Trust staff.
TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter and resume to:
apply@mtsgreenway.org
Indicate which position you are applying to in the email subject line. In the cover letter, please describe your leadership style, including successes or failures that have shaped you as a leader and how you would combine soft skills necessary for good leadership with technical knowledge related to ecological restoration.
Applicants for the Assistant Crew Leader position may be considered for the Crew Member positions.
Finalists will be asked to provide three references.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to steward a landscape that stretches 100 miles from the shores of Puget Sound, across the Cascade Mountains, to Central Washington. The Greenway Trust also coordinates the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (NHA), which honors the historical and cultural significance of this place and helps to preserve and celebrate its living heritage. The Restoration Crew contributes to the goals of the NHA by implementing ecological restoration projects that focus on riparian restoration to improve habitat for threatened Chinook salmon, community restoration projects that focus on restoring open spaces in neighborhoods with less access to healthy green spaces, and supports agency efforts to minimize the impacts of noxious weeds on public and private lands.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe that when we are connected to nature, our lives are better. We are healthier, happier, and our communities are stronger. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Greenway Trust because we want to better reflect the diverse communities that make up the Greenway NHA, because we believe that equity and inclusion are vital to our mission, and because we want to do our part to create a more just society. We are committed to creating lasting structural changes internally in our workplace and externally in the communities we serve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
The Greenway Trust is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, genetic information, use of a service animal, honorably discharged veteran, military status, political ideology, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal aptitude and merit.
Priority will be given to applications received by Thursday, January 12, 2023. Position open until filled.
Join our team! As a member of the Greenway Trust’s Field Program, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team in an energetic, productive, and collaborative environment. The Restoration Crew identifies, surveys for, and controls invasive plants; installs native trees and shrubs; collects monitoring data; and maintains ecological restoration projects in partnership with public land management agencies throughout the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. The Crew Leader is responsible for the safety and oversight of the restoration crew and works closely with the Greenway Trust restoration coordinators to develop and effectively communicate project plans and expectations to crew members.
This is a full-time 9-month seasonal position ( February 21 to November 21, 2023 ). The Restoration Crew will also periodically support Greenway Trust volunteer and education events and will work regularly with Greenway Trust staff and occasionally with partner agency and nonprofit staff, sponsored AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
This position is contingent upon funding from outside sources secured by the Greenway Trust .
EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position expectations listed below are representative of the demeanor, knowledge, and ability of the applicant necessary to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made as possible.
Leadership
Professionally represent the Greenway Trust while interacting with the public.
Model a high standard of courtesy, selflessness, tolerance, hard work, adaptability, and flexibility.
Engage with, listen to, and learn from people with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
Act as liaison between the Restoration Crew and Restoration Projects Manager.
Project Implementation
Lead crews in proper ecological restoration best management practices.
Properly use tools and conduct routine maintenance of tools, including backpack sprayers, EZ-Ject lances, brush cutters, and other restoration related equipment.
Work long days in variable weather, walk on uneven terrain, and wear a 30-pound backpack to apply herbicide.
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor and advocate for the crew’s physical safety and emotional well-being.
Establish and maintain a culture of safety on the crew during all Greenway Trust projects.
Administrative
Support professional documentation of project metrics, recordkeeping of herbicide forms, data entry with online ArcGIS apps, vehicle mileage logs, project reports, and incident reports as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant brings a combination of the following certifications, knowledge, and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are possible.
Required
Demonstrated leadership experience.
One season of experience with safe herbicide application.
Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License with an aquatic endorsement. The Greenway Trust will provide if needed.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. The Greenway Trust will provide WFA if needed.
Desired
Two plus seasons of experience with safe pesticide application.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience with Pacific Northwest native and non-native plant identification.
Experience using and maintaining small motor tools (i.e., brush cutters).
Familiarity using ArcGIS mobile applications like Field Maps, QuickCapture, and Survey 123.
Insurable driving record and ability to drive full-sized trucks on rough terrain.
Relevant education and/or experience in a natural resource field.
REPORTS TO
The Restoration Crew Leader reports to the Restoration Projects Manager.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is $23.00 per hour.
Benefits for full-time seasonal employees include a $250 gear stipend, paid sick time (accruing at one hour per 40 hours worked), worker’s compensation coverage, optional participation in an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) ($200 monthly contributed by the Greenway Trust), participation in HealthiestYou program, and optional participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is not eligible for paid time off including holiday pay. There may be a possibility of unpaid days off due to extenuating circumstances.
GEAR LOANED BY THE GREENWAY TRUST
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (you get to keep)
Rain gear (overalls and jacket)
Tools and gloves
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
REQUIRED GEAR
Sturdy, above the ankle work or hiking boots
Rain boots
Durable work pants
To help seasonal crew members purchase or replace personal gear needed to be successful in the field, the Greenway Trust provides a $250 gear stipend. This allows individual seasonal staff members to prioritize what they want to purchase based on the gear they already have.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The Restoration Crew is based out of the Greenway Trust Field Office at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA and will work on surrounding public lands. The Restoration Crew works a 10-hour workday (7am to 5:30pm), on a Tuesday-Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday volunteer events.
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination requirements are in place for Greenway Trust staff.
TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter, resume, references, any materials you wish to share that are related to your ecological restoration experience to:
apply@mtsgreenway.org
Indicate which position you are applying to in the email subject line. In the cover letter, please describe your leadership style, including successes or failures that have shaped you as a leader and how you would combine soft skills necessary for good leadership with technical knowledge related to ecological restoration.
Applicants for the Crew Leader position may be considered for the Assistant Leader and Crew Member positions.
Finalists will be asked to provide three references.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to steward a landscape that stretches 100 miles from the shores of Puget Sound, across the Cascade Mountains, to Central Washington. The Greenway Trust also coordinates the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (NHA), which honors the historical and cultural significance of this place and helps to preserve and celebrate its living heritage. The Restoration Crew contributes to the goals of the NHA by implementing ecological restoration projects that focus on riparian restoration to improve habitat for threatened Chinook salmon, community restoration projects that focus on restoring open spaces in neighborhoods with less access to healthy green spaces, and supports agency efforts to minimize the impacts of noxious weeds on public and private lands.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe that when we are connected to nature, our lives are better. We are healthier, happier, and our communities are stronger. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Greenway Trust because we want to better reflect the diverse communities that make up the Greenway NHA, because we believe that equity and inclusion are vital to our mission, and because we want to do our part to create a more just society. We are committed to creating lasting structural changes internally in our workplace and externally in the communities we serve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
The Greenway Trust is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, genetic information, use of a service animal, honorably discharged veteran, military status, political ideology, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal aptitude and merit.
Dec 08, 2022
Seasonal
Priority will be given to applications received by Thursday, January 12, 2023. Position open until filled.
Join our team! As a member of the Greenway Trust’s Field Program, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team in an energetic, productive, and collaborative environment. The Restoration Crew identifies, surveys for, and controls invasive plants; installs native trees and shrubs; collects monitoring data; and maintains ecological restoration projects in partnership with public land management agencies throughout the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. The Crew Leader is responsible for the safety and oversight of the restoration crew and works closely with the Greenway Trust restoration coordinators to develop and effectively communicate project plans and expectations to crew members.
This is a full-time 9-month seasonal position ( February 21 to November 21, 2023 ). The Restoration Crew will also periodically support Greenway Trust volunteer and education events and will work regularly with Greenway Trust staff and occasionally with partner agency and nonprofit staff, sponsored AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
This position is contingent upon funding from outside sources secured by the Greenway Trust .
EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position expectations listed below are representative of the demeanor, knowledge, and ability of the applicant necessary to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made as possible.
Leadership
Professionally represent the Greenway Trust while interacting with the public.
Model a high standard of courtesy, selflessness, tolerance, hard work, adaptability, and flexibility.
Engage with, listen to, and learn from people with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
Act as liaison between the Restoration Crew and Restoration Projects Manager.
Project Implementation
Lead crews in proper ecological restoration best management practices.
Properly use tools and conduct routine maintenance of tools, including backpack sprayers, EZ-Ject lances, brush cutters, and other restoration related equipment.
Work long days in variable weather, walk on uneven terrain, and wear a 30-pound backpack to apply herbicide.
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor and advocate for the crew’s physical safety and emotional well-being.
Establish and maintain a culture of safety on the crew during all Greenway Trust projects.
Administrative
Support professional documentation of project metrics, recordkeeping of herbicide forms, data entry with online ArcGIS apps, vehicle mileage logs, project reports, and incident reports as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant brings a combination of the following certifications, knowledge, and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are possible.
Required
Demonstrated leadership experience.
One season of experience with safe herbicide application.
Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License with an aquatic endorsement. The Greenway Trust will provide if needed.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. The Greenway Trust will provide WFA if needed.
Desired
Two plus seasons of experience with safe pesticide application.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience with Pacific Northwest native and non-native plant identification.
Experience using and maintaining small motor tools (i.e., brush cutters).
Familiarity using ArcGIS mobile applications like Field Maps, QuickCapture, and Survey 123.
Insurable driving record and ability to drive full-sized trucks on rough terrain.
Relevant education and/or experience in a natural resource field.
REPORTS TO
The Restoration Crew Leader reports to the Restoration Projects Manager.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is $23.00 per hour.
Benefits for full-time seasonal employees include a $250 gear stipend, paid sick time (accruing at one hour per 40 hours worked), worker’s compensation coverage, optional participation in an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) ($200 monthly contributed by the Greenway Trust), participation in HealthiestYou program, and optional participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is not eligible for paid time off including holiday pay. There may be a possibility of unpaid days off due to extenuating circumstances.
GEAR LOANED BY THE GREENWAY TRUST
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (you get to keep)
Rain gear (overalls and jacket)
Tools and gloves
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
REQUIRED GEAR
Sturdy, above the ankle work or hiking boots
Rain boots
Durable work pants
To help seasonal crew members purchase or replace personal gear needed to be successful in the field, the Greenway Trust provides a $250 gear stipend. This allows individual seasonal staff members to prioritize what they want to purchase based on the gear they already have.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The Restoration Crew is based out of the Greenway Trust Field Office at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA and will work on surrounding public lands. The Restoration Crew works a 10-hour workday (7am to 5:30pm), on a Tuesday-Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday volunteer events.
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination requirements are in place for Greenway Trust staff.
TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter, resume, references, any materials you wish to share that are related to your ecological restoration experience to:
apply@mtsgreenway.org
Indicate which position you are applying to in the email subject line. In the cover letter, please describe your leadership style, including successes or failures that have shaped you as a leader and how you would combine soft skills necessary for good leadership with technical knowledge related to ecological restoration.
Applicants for the Crew Leader position may be considered for the Assistant Leader and Crew Member positions.
Finalists will be asked to provide three references.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to steward a landscape that stretches 100 miles from the shores of Puget Sound, across the Cascade Mountains, to Central Washington. The Greenway Trust also coordinates the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (NHA), which honors the historical and cultural significance of this place and helps to preserve and celebrate its living heritage. The Restoration Crew contributes to the goals of the NHA by implementing ecological restoration projects that focus on riparian restoration to improve habitat for threatened Chinook salmon, community restoration projects that focus on restoring open spaces in neighborhoods with less access to healthy green spaces, and supports agency efforts to minimize the impacts of noxious weeds on public and private lands.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe that when we are connected to nature, our lives are better. We are healthier, happier, and our communities are stronger. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Greenway Trust because we want to better reflect the diverse communities that make up the Greenway NHA, because we believe that equity and inclusion are vital to our mission, and because we want to do our part to create a more just society. We are committed to creating lasting structural changes internally in our workplace and externally in the communities we serve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
The Greenway Trust is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, genetic information, use of a service animal, honorably discharged veteran, military status, political ideology, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal aptitude and merit.
Priority will be given to applications received by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Position open until filled.
Join our team! As a member of the Greenway Trust’s Field Program, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team in an energetic, productive, and collaborative environment. Project work will focus on front country and backcountry trail maintenance and improvement projects that will include brushing and logout, tread repair, trail structure construction with rock and/or timber. The work is physically intensive, but also can be highly rewarding for team members. The Assistant Trail Crew Leader is responsible for supporting the Crew Leader in the oversight of 3-4 Crew Members and will lead projects when the crew is split into smaller teams, or the Crew Leader is not in the field.
This is a full-time, 8-month seasonal position ( February 21 to October 27, 2023 ) with the possibility for short-term extension. The Trail Crew periodically supports Greenway Trust volunteer and education events and works regularly with Greenway Trust staff and occasionally with partner agency and nonprofit staff, sponsored AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
This position is contingent upon funding from outside sources secured by the Greenway Trust .
EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position expectations listed below are representative of the demeanor, knowledge, and ability of the applicant necessary to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made as possible.
Interpersonal Communication & Leadership Support
Professionally represent the Greenway Trust while interacting with the public.
Engage with, listen to, and learn from people with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Model a high standard of courtesy, selflessness, tolerance, hard work, adaptability, and flexibility.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
Serve as point of contact with Recreation Project Manager when Crew Leader is unavailable.
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor and advocate for the crew’s physical safety and emotional well-being.
Contribute to a culture of safety on the crew during all Greenway Trust activities and projects.
Report any incidents or injuries in a timely manner.
Project Implementation
Lead crew members in proper trail maintenance and construction practices.
Ability to properly use and demonstrate use of tools, and conduct routine maintenance of tools including hand tools, chainsaws and cross-cut saws, power wheelbarrows
Work long days doing intensive manual labor including building common trail structures, moving project materials, and operating equipment.
Ability to hike up to 10 miles per day with equipment and tools.
Ability to carry heavy loads (50-70 lbs.)
Work and live outside in inclement weather for extended periods of time.
Administrative
Support professional documentation of project metrics, vehicle mileage logs, project reports, safety documentation, and incident reports as needed.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant brings a combination of knowledge and experiences similar to the following list. Reasonable accommodations are possible.
Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles on rough, unpaved roads, and trailer experience.
Experience with trail maintenance and construction in the Pacific Northwest, or similar.
Working knowledge of proper and safe use and maintenance of trail tools and equipment.
Experience using and maintaining small engine tools.
Chainsaw/crosscut bucking training or experience.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
Experience working in backcountry settings.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Relevant education and/or experience in a natural resource field or outdoor work environment.
REPORTS TO
The Assistant Trail Crew Leader reports to the Recreation Projects Manager.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is $22.00 per hour.
Benefits for full-time seasonal employees include a $250 gear stipend, paid sick time (accruing at one hour per 40 hours worked, worker’s compensation coverage, optional participation in an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) ($200 monthly contributed by the Greenway Trust), participation in HealthiestYou program, and optional participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is not eligible for paid time off including holiday pay. There may be a possibility of unpaid days off due to extenuating circumstances.
GEAR LOANED BY THE GREENWAY TRUST
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (you get to keep)
Rain gear (overalls and jacket)
Tools, gloves & hard hat
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Group gear required for overnight camping will be provided. The Greenway Trust will provide food and/or per diem for overnight projects and some personal camping gear, including a tent, water filter and personal stove as needed.
REQUIRED GEAR
Sturdy, above the ankle (6” or higher) work or hiking boots
Personal backpacking equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, pad)
Durable work pants
To help seasonal crew members purchase or replace personal gear needed to be successful in the field, the Greenway Trust provides a $250 gear stipend. This allows individual seasonal staff members to prioritize what they want to purchase based on the gear they already have.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The Trail Crew is based from the Greenway Trust Field Office at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA and will work on surrounding public lands. The Trail Crew works a 10-hour workday (7am to 5:30pm), a Tuesday-Friday schedule, with 4- and 8-day overnight work weeks in the summer.
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination requirements are in place for Greenway Trust staff.
TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter, resume, any materials you wish to share that are related to your trail maintenance and construction experiences to:
apply@mtsgreenway.org
Indicate which position you are applying to in the email subject line. In the cover letter, please address your experience and passion related to trails, physically demanding work, and how you have demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds with perspectives.
Finalists will be asked to provide three references.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to steward a landscape that stretches 100 miles from the shores of Puget Sound, across the Cascade Mountains, to Central Washington. The Greenway Trust also coordinates the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (NHA), which honors the historical and cultural significance of this place and helps to preserve and celebrate its living heritage. The Seasonal Trail Crew contributes to the goals of the NHA by improving recreational access to the Greenway’s network of 1000+ miles of wildland trails.
STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe that when we are connected to nature, our lives are better. We are healthier, happier, and our communities are stronger. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Greenway Trust because we want to better reflect the diverse communities that make up the Greenway NHA, because we believe that equity and inclusion are vital to our mission, and because we want to do our part to create a more just society. We are committed to creating lasting structural changes internally in our workplace and externally in the communities we serve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
The Greenway Trust is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, genetic information, use of a service animal, honorably discharged veteran, military status, political ideology, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Each person is evaluated on personal aptitude and merit.
Dec 08, 2022
Seasonal
Priority will be given to applications received by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Position open until filled.
Join our team! As a member of the Greenway Trust’s Field Program, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team in an energetic, productive, and collaborative environment. Project work will focus on front country and backcountry trail maintenance and improvement projects that will include brushing and logout, tread repair, trail structure construction with rock and/or timber. The work is physically intensive, but also can be highly rewarding for team members. The Assistant Trail Crew Leader is responsible for supporting the Crew Leader in the oversight of 3-4 Crew Members and will lead projects when the crew is split into smaller teams, or the Crew Leader is not in the field.
This is a full-time, 8-month seasonal position ( February 21 to October 27, 2023 ) with the possibility for short-term extension. The Trail Crew periodically supports Greenway Trust volunteer and education events and works regularly with Greenway Trust staff and occasionally with partner agency and nonprofit staff, sponsored AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
This position is contingent upon funding from outside sources secured by the Greenway Trust .
EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position expectations listed below are representative of the demeanor, knowledge, and ability of the applicant necessary to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made as possible.
Interpersonal Communication & Leadership Support
Professionally represent the Greenway Trust while interacting with the public.
Engage with, listen to, and learn from people with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Model a high standard of courtesy, selflessness, tolerance, hard work, adaptability, and flexibility.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
Serve as point of contact with Recreation Project Manager when Crew Leader is unavailable.
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor and advocate for the crew’s physical safety and emotional well-being.
Contribute to a culture of safety on the crew during all Greenway Trust activities and projects.
Report any incidents or injuries in a timely manner.
Project Implementation
Lead crew members in proper trail maintenance and construction practices.
Ability to properly use and demonstrate use of tools, and conduct routine maintenance of tools including hand tools, chainsaws and cross-cut saws, power wheelbarrows
Work long days doing intensive manual labor including building common trail structures, moving project materials, and operating equipment.
Ability to hike up to 10 miles per day with equipment and tools.
Ability to carry heavy loads (50-70 lbs.)
Work and live outside in inclement weather for extended periods of time.
Administrative
Support professional documentation of project metrics, vehicle mileage logs, project reports, safety documentation, and incident reports as needed.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant brings a combination of knowledge and experiences similar to the following list. Reasonable accommodations are possible.
Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles on rough, unpaved roads, and trailer experience.
Experience with trail maintenance and construction in the Pacific Northwest, or similar.
Working knowledge of proper and safe use and maintenance of trail tools and equipment.
Experience using and maintaining small engine tools.
Chainsaw/crosscut bucking training or experience.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
Experience working in backcountry settings.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Relevant education and/or experience in a natural resource field or outdoor work environment.
REPORTS TO
The Assistant Trail Crew Leader reports to the Recreation Projects Manager.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is $22.00 per hour.
Benefits for full-time seasonal employees include a $250 gear stipend, paid sick time (accruing at one hour per 40 hours worked, worker’s compensation coverage, optional participation in an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) ($200 monthly contributed by the Greenway Trust), participation in HealthiestYou program, and optional participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is not eligible for paid time off including holiday pay. There may be a possibility of unpaid days off due to extenuating circumstances.
GEAR LOANED BY THE GREENWAY TRUST
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (you get to keep)
Rain gear (overalls and jacket)
Tools, gloves & hard hat
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Group gear required for overnight camping will be provided. The Greenway Trust will provide food and/or per diem for overnight projects and some personal camping gear, including a tent, water filter and personal stove as needed.
REQUIRED GEAR
Sturdy, above the ankle (6” or higher) work or hiking boots
Personal backpacking equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, pad)
Durable work pants
To help seasonal crew members purchase or replace personal gear needed to be successful in the field, the Greenway Trust provides a $250 gear stipend. This allows individual seasonal staff members to prioritize what they want to purchase based on the gear they already have.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The Trail Crew is based from the Greenway Trust Field Office at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA and will work on surrounding public lands. The Trail Crew works a 10-hour workday (7am to 5:30pm), a Tuesday-Friday schedule, with 4- and 8-day overnight work weeks in the summer.
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination requirements are in place for Greenway Trust staff.
TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter, resume, any materials you wish to share that are related to your trail maintenance and construction experiences to:
apply@mtsgreenway.org
Indicate which position you are applying to in the email subject line. In the cover letter, please address your experience and passion related to trails, physically demanding work, and how you have demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds with perspectives.
Finalists will be asked to provide three references.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to steward a landscape that stretches 100 miles from the shores of Puget Sound, across the Cascade Mountains, to Central Washington. The Greenway Trust also coordinates the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (NHA), which honors the historical and cultural significance of this place and helps to preserve and celebrate its living heritage. The Seasonal Trail Crew contributes to the goals of the NHA by improving recreational access to the Greenway’s network of 1000+ miles of wildland trails.
STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe that when we are connected to nature, our lives are better. We are healthier, happier, and our communities are stronger. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Greenway Trust because we want to better reflect the diverse communities that make up the Greenway NHA, because we believe that equity and inclusion are vital to our mission, and because we want to do our part to create a more just society. We are committed to creating lasting structural changes internally in our workplace and externally in the communities we serve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
The Greenway Trust is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, genetic information, use of a service animal, honorably discharged veteran, military status, political ideology, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Each person is evaluated on personal aptitude and merit.
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Washington Conservation Corps Administrative Support Team Lead (Secretary Lead) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a program that provides hands-on service opportunities to young adults and military veterans as they develop skills in the environmental field, this position is for you. In this role, you will interact with and provide customer service to WCC’s 350 members and staff as we help build the next generation of environmental leaders. You will lead the WCC administrative support team, perform complex secretarial duties for the WCC section including administering 300 AmeriCorps member files and maintain member records in multiple systems. This is a valuable opportunity to gain skills in AmeriCorps program administration.
Agency Mission : Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water. The agency’s goals are to prevent pollution, clean up pollution and support sustainable communities and natural resources.
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program is to support community conservation efforts for our state’s shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2025. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed.
During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This is a hybrid position that works 60% of the time at our Headquarters building in Lacey, WA and is eligible to telework up to 40% of the time. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, the next screening date is September 9, 2022 . In order to be considered for the next screening, please submit an application on or before of September 8, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
In this role, you will support our dynamic AmeriCorps program through complex timekeeping audits and file administration for 300 AmeriCorps members annually. As the Secretary Lead, you will work independently and under the guidance of the Washington Conservation Corps’ Administrative Operations Manager to develop and enforce Section administrative procedures. You will facilitate weekly administrative support team meetings to ensure seamless support for the section, and will administer the member health insurance program.
What you will do:
Assign, instruct, and check the work of two Secretary Seniors. Review and correct bi-weekly audits of online employee timekeeping software (eTime), this will include quarterly hour reviews and roster verifications for section disaster response activities.
Provide customer service to WCC’s 350 members and staff as key member of WCC administrative support team.
Lead member criminal history and driving record checks, including payment to vendors and routing assistant supervisor onboarding material.
Process timely AmeriCorps member enrollment and exit paperwork, and serve as lead on member early exits and pro-rated awards.
Administer WCC member health insurance program and process WCC credit card logs and personal reimbursement vouchers.
Create and update spreadsheets to track and report on staff paperwork submission, error tracking, and member progress.
Develop forms, templates, and guidance for use by WCC field staff in partnership with Ecology’s fiscal office.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A High school diploma or equivalent AND Two years of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing and experience directing the work of others.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must not be registered, or required to register, with the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Knowledge of Washington Conservation Corps procedures.
Knowledge of proper grammar and plain talk principles; strong written and verbal communication; basic Excel and mathematical formulas.
Ability to follow directions, comprehend complex directives and regulations, work with others, conduct research, and compile meaningful written reports.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Laura Schlabach at: Laura.Schlabach@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Laura to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Sep 01, 2022
Full time
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Washington Conservation Corps Administrative Support Team Lead (Secretary Lead) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a program that provides hands-on service opportunities to young adults and military veterans as they develop skills in the environmental field, this position is for you. In this role, you will interact with and provide customer service to WCC’s 350 members and staff as we help build the next generation of environmental leaders. You will lead the WCC administrative support team, perform complex secretarial duties for the WCC section including administering 300 AmeriCorps member files and maintain member records in multiple systems. This is a valuable opportunity to gain skills in AmeriCorps program administration.
Agency Mission : Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water. The agency’s goals are to prevent pollution, clean up pollution and support sustainable communities and natural resources.
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program is to support community conservation efforts for our state’s shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2025. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed.
During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This is a hybrid position that works 60% of the time at our Headquarters building in Lacey, WA and is eligible to telework up to 40% of the time. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, the next screening date is September 9, 2022 . In order to be considered for the next screening, please submit an application on or before of September 8, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
In this role, you will support our dynamic AmeriCorps program through complex timekeeping audits and file administration for 300 AmeriCorps members annually. As the Secretary Lead, you will work independently and under the guidance of the Washington Conservation Corps’ Administrative Operations Manager to develop and enforce Section administrative procedures. You will facilitate weekly administrative support team meetings to ensure seamless support for the section, and will administer the member health insurance program.
What you will do:
Assign, instruct, and check the work of two Secretary Seniors. Review and correct bi-weekly audits of online employee timekeeping software (eTime), this will include quarterly hour reviews and roster verifications for section disaster response activities.
Provide customer service to WCC’s 350 members and staff as key member of WCC administrative support team.
Lead member criminal history and driving record checks, including payment to vendors and routing assistant supervisor onboarding material.
Process timely AmeriCorps member enrollment and exit paperwork, and serve as lead on member early exits and pro-rated awards.
Administer WCC member health insurance program and process WCC credit card logs and personal reimbursement vouchers.
Create and update spreadsheets to track and report on staff paperwork submission, error tracking, and member progress.
Develop forms, templates, and guidance for use by WCC field staff in partnership with Ecology’s fiscal office.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A High school diploma or equivalent AND Two years of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing and experience directing the work of others.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must not be registered, or required to register, with the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Knowledge of Washington Conservation Corps procedures.
Knowledge of proper grammar and plain talk principles; strong written and verbal communication; basic Excel and mathematical formulas.
Ability to follow directions, comprehend complex directives and regulations, work with others, conduct research, and compile meaningful written reports.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Laura Schlabach at: Laura.Schlabach@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Laura to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest
Pacific Northwest
A Year of Service with JVC Northwest
Step into an unforgettable year of service and community in the Pacific Northwest! As a Jesuit Volunteer, you will respond to local needs in one of 20 locales across five states. It’s your chance to make an impact in the lives of others while developing new skills and gaining a fresh perspective on what it means to be part of a community.
All JVs are provided communal housing, a living stipend, health insurance, and a $6,345 AmeriCorps Education Award to use towards future tuition or to pay back qualified student loans.
What You'll Do
Service with JVC Northwest is grounded in our four values: Community, Social and Ecological Justice, Simple Living, and Spirituality/Reflection. We promote peace and structural change alongside our community partners. We serve children, elderly, LGBTQIA+ youth, immigrants, refugees, Native American and Alaskan Natives, survivors of domestic violence, and those who are without stable housing or access to nutritious food. We teach about conservation. We learn how to live well within our local ecosystem and we invite others to do the same.
Living in Community
We live in community with fellow Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps members. Surrounded by the beauty of the Northwest, our homes are in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Alaska and Idaho. Together, we learn to live simply and sustainably while also reflecting upon our experience through the context of service and community life.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We welcome volunteers of all religious backgrounds and faith perspectives. We are committed to equity and inclusion – within our programs, policies, and practices. We continually seek to cultivate an anti-oppressive organization, minimize barriers to service, and actively support diversity and inclusion of all Jesuit Volunteers/AmeriCorps members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural identity, faith background, abilities, and economic status.
Benefits
Housing is provided in community with fellow Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps members
Modest living stipend
$6,345 Education Award
Health insurance
Student loan forbearance
Professional development
Multiple retreats
Requirements:
JV/AmeriCorps members must be 21+ and unmarried with no dependents.
Apply:
Learn more and apply at jvcnorthwest.org/join.
Contact:
Chris Suriano at recruitment@jvcnorthwest.org .
Apr 08, 2021
Full time
A Year of Service with JVC Northwest
Step into an unforgettable year of service and community in the Pacific Northwest! As a Jesuit Volunteer, you will respond to local needs in one of 20 locales across five states. It’s your chance to make an impact in the lives of others while developing new skills and gaining a fresh perspective on what it means to be part of a community.
All JVs are provided communal housing, a living stipend, health insurance, and a $6,345 AmeriCorps Education Award to use towards future tuition or to pay back qualified student loans.
What You'll Do
Service with JVC Northwest is grounded in our four values: Community, Social and Ecological Justice, Simple Living, and Spirituality/Reflection. We promote peace and structural change alongside our community partners. We serve children, elderly, LGBTQIA+ youth, immigrants, refugees, Native American and Alaskan Natives, survivors of domestic violence, and those who are without stable housing or access to nutritious food. We teach about conservation. We learn how to live well within our local ecosystem and we invite others to do the same.
Living in Community
We live in community with fellow Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps members. Surrounded by the beauty of the Northwest, our homes are in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Alaska and Idaho. Together, we learn to live simply and sustainably while also reflecting upon our experience through the context of service and community life.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We welcome volunteers of all religious backgrounds and faith perspectives. We are committed to equity and inclusion – within our programs, policies, and practices. We continually seek to cultivate an anti-oppressive organization, minimize barriers to service, and actively support diversity and inclusion of all Jesuit Volunteers/AmeriCorps members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural identity, faith background, abilities, and economic status.
Benefits
Housing is provided in community with fellow Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps members
Modest living stipend
$6,345 Education Award
Health insurance
Student loan forbearance
Professional development
Multiple retreats
Requirements:
JV/AmeriCorps members must be 21+ and unmarried with no dependents.
Apply:
Learn more and apply at jvcnorthwest.org/join.
Contact:
Chris Suriano at recruitment@jvcnorthwest.org .