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.

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.