Directs, plans and evaluates the daily work activities of a correctional facility resident work crew performing forest road maintenance, fire control, and forest management tasks.

Supervises crews in plantation maintenance spraying, seeding, planting, pre-commercial thinning, water hole development, camp maintenance, recreation trail or campsite construction and maintenance; 

Supervises crews on road maintenance projects such as culvert replacement, bridge redecking and roadside brush control; 

Instructs crews in use of hand tools, axes, picks, shovels, hoes, small power tools, sprayers and power saws, portable pumps, etc; 

Teaches elementary woods and forestry procedures, safety measures and first aid; instructs crews in forest fire fighting techniques, tools, equipment, and directs them in suppression of fires; 

Keeps track of and evaluates crew members; writes daily evaluations regarding the performance of correctional facility residents; 

Maintains and inspects equipment; 

Performs other work as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

One year and six months of forest crafts experience and six months of lead work experience. 

Note: Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license is required. 

Note: Applicants will be required to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. 

Equivalent education/experience.