Restoration Crew Supervisor (TPS3)

Salary : $72,900.00 - $98,064.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-05496
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a Transportation Planning leader to supervise wetland restoration activities and implement adaptive management strategies that protect and enhance environmental resources at compensatory mitigation and roadside restoration sites. As the Restoration Crew Supervisor, you will lead field activities, support regulatory compliance and safety, assess site conditions, identify deficiencies, develop remediation strategies, and coordinate with regional and headquarters staff to support reliable and sustainable project delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong environmental restoration, field assessment, and staff development skills, with a commitment to safety, stewardship, and continuous improvement.
What to Expect

This position performs manual labor work outdoors while exposed to hazardous conditions or materials that may include field, site, roadway, construction or right of way activities. Exposures include inclement weather, uneven terrain and slopes, and work in high places wearing fall restraint harness.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Restoration Crew Supervisor will:

• Independently plan, coordinate, and conduct the implementation of management activities by field staff at WSDOT environmental mitigation sites and roadside restoration sites.
• Review daily work logs, safety records, pesticide application records, and other documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Assist crew field lead with maintaining electronic database of restoration crew daily work activities and herbicide application records.
• Meet with crew field lead on daily or as needed basis about site planning, fieldwork completed and updates on site conditions, etc.
• Independently plan adaptive management strategies on environmental mitigation sites statewide.
• Coordinate with HQ and region site managers, including landscape architects, biologists, and others.
• Prepare and present graphic presentations on proposed and completed projects.
• Operate machinery or equipment and/or work at a warehouse or facilities operation.
• Drive SUVs, sedans, 4v4 trucks, while occasionally pulling trailers, and using off-road equipment, such as a UTVs.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Environmental Restoration & Mitigation: Demonstrates applied knowledge of ecological restoration, natural resource management, and environmental mitigation principles sufficient to plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate restoration activities.
• Environmental Planning & Adaptive Management: Skills to independently evaluate site conditions, monitor information, and project results; identify deficiencies and changing conditions; develop and adjust restoration, remediation, and adaptive-management strategies to achieve environmental objectives.
• Environmental Regulatory Compliance: Ability to apply environmental laws, regulations, permits, and best management practices to restoration and mitigation activities, including requirements related to aquatic herbicide use, Hydraulic Project Approvals, Clean Water Act provisions, and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Field Assessment & Technical Analysis: Skills to evaluate field conditions and technical information; interpret maps, plans, specifications, monitoring information, and other data; and use findings to develop recommendations and guide project implementation.
• Project Coordination & Work Planning: Demonstrated skills to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor multiple restoration and mitigation activities; aligning staffing, equipment, materials, schedules, and other resources with project priorities and environmental objectives.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Skills to provide direction, coaching, training, and feedback to field staff; establishes expectations; assigns and prioritizes work; monitors performance; and addresses workplace, safety, and operational issues.
• Communication & Collaboration: Effective communication skills to communicate environmental, technical, operational, and regulatory information clearly in writing and verbally and collaborates effectively with biologists, landscape architects, site managers, regulatory agencies, field staff, and other partners.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• A valid Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) public applicators license with aquatic endorsement.
• Ability to perform manual labor, in dense vegetation, streams, and wet areas with exposure to outdoor inclement weather.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow technical work plans, read maps, and plan sheets.
• Ability to traverse uneven, unstable, and/or slippery terrain.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:

• Restoration Equipment & Field Operations: Demonstrates experience safely operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and identifying basic operational issues with equipment used in environmental restoration and field activities.
• Field Data & Technology: Demonstrates proficiency using GPS, mobile data-collection devices, electronic field equipment, and related applications to collect, document, verify, organize, and communicate field information.
• Plant Identification & Restoration Practices: Demonstrates experience identifying native and invasive plant species and applying appropriate plant identification resources and restoration practices to support site management decisions.

*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes

• This position will require daily travel from the duty station to field sites and back. Travel may be required on a regular, or as needed basis. Overnight up to 3 times per month. Travel is often more than 3 hours roundtrip. On rare occasions, travel time may be up to 4 hours one way.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05496 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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