Join the Ecology Litter Corps!
Apply to be an Adult Litter Crew Supervisor at Washington State Department of Ecology.
Compensation: Salary range is $3,665 - $4,771 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Description: Adult Litter Crew Supervisor – 9 month – Seasonal
Location: Pierce County
Opportunity to work outside and make a real difference in keeping WA roads and public lands clean!
Full-time, seasonal position March - November.
Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts (40hrs/week).
Supervisors undergo extensive training during a week-long orientation and safety program. They learn first aid and CPR, hazardous material recognition, highway safety procedures, defensive driving, and emergency preparedness.
Position includes paid vacation and sick leave plus retirement, medical, vision, and dental benefits – click here for more info about benefits!
Supervisor Duties:
• Supervise up to seven Ecology Litter Corps (ELC) crew members.
• Transport crew in assigned vehicle and operate it in a responsible manner.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, well-being, morale, productivity, and discipline of the crew by adhering to ELC procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinate litter pick-up along roadsides, center medians, and in urban settings that could be potentially dangerous, due to traffic and other hazards.
• Train crew members in safety and emergency procedures, cellphone use, vehicle care and maintenance, recycling, and litter pick-up efficiency.
• Conduct interviews and assist in crew-hiring process and new-employee information meetings.
• Complete all reporting and payroll paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion.
• Maintain good order and cleanliness in the crew vehicle with the crew's help.
• Motivate and increase the efficiency of the crew and evaluate crew performance.
• Make regular verbal and written reports on crew output and time accounting.
• Coordinate with the Department of Transportation (DOT) in areas to be cleaned, bag placement, and mowing schedules.
• Identify hazards and follow safety procedures in removing them from roadways.
• Lead crew on environmental tours, projects, and environmental education.
• Assist program staff in the development and/or implementation of specific projects and activities designed to increase public awareness, reduce litter, and promote recycling.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience working with youth.
• Two years of college-level course work in social sciences, education, resource conservation, or related field will substitute, year for year, for required experience.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Clean criminal history background check.
• Strong communication skills and enjoy working with crews.
Schedule is 6:30 am – 5 pm, Mon-Thur. Must be at least 18+.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to maggie.gray@ecy.wa.gov with “Adult Litter Crew Supervisor” in the subject line.
Application Period: Open until filled. First review of applications will be on March 10.

At Ecology, we’re proud to help you protect Washington’s environment and quality of life. Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of 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.
We are 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 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 a 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.