Work Crew Chief 1

Salary : $28.03 - $34.91 Hourly

Location : Pierce County, WA

Job Type : Regular - Other

Job Number : 25-00197

Department : District Court

Division : District Court

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Why It's a Great Opportunity :

As an experienced professional in landscaping, construction, or other outdoor work you will have the opportunity to lead, coordinate, monitor, and train participants for the work crew programs. You will directly and technically train the work of court-referred work crews fulfilling their obligation to the Court.

The role of the Work Crew Chief involves more than just monitoring participants on a worksite. Your role also includes identifying the needs of the participants and referring them to the appropriate service provider. In particular, the Work Crew Chiefs will focus on guiding individuals to employment programs and hiring events.

Work Crew Chiefs work throughout Pierce County and often engage in work that is involved in the safety of the community. For example, flood preparation or preparation of county facilities for special events. This work will involve driving and maneuvering work crew vans and attached utility trailer to various worksites in the county.

Why It's a Great Department :

Pierce County District Court provides a very supportive work environment. Individuals are encouraged to present new ideas and new ways of providing services. Employees are placed in situations to maximize their skill sets as well as to assist them in fostering the acquisition of new skills. The Work Crew Chief position specifically provides an opportunity for employees to be in a leadership role while working with diverse populations.

How to be Successful in the Role :

As a Work Crew Chief 1, you will directly impact the lives of others by providing work training, guidance, and support out in the field ultimately impacting the residents of the county. We are looking for someone who has a keen eye and strong communication skills as they monitor small groups and work with diverse populations. Excellent decision-making, interpersonal skills, and teamwork will also help to motivate participants who might be angry over their court requirement to engage in WC assignments. De-escalation can and will be used to diffuse situations.

Your Future in this Role :

District Court has a comprehensive onboarding process with over 80 hours of real-time training opportunities alongside more experienced teammates. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within District Court and Pierce County.

Position Summary

Core Daily Responsibilities :

• Drive and maneuver crew van and attached utility trailer.
• Provide orientation to new offenders to program protocols, work crew requirements, and expectations.
• Train, motivate, and supervise crew members at remote outdoor job sites without immediate access to a supervisor.
• Ensure work site and equipment safety procedures are followed.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repair.
• Evaluate work project requirements and determine tools, equipment, and methods for accomplishing the task within the specified time.
• Assess skills of and assign crew members to work on project tasks.
• Investigate, evaluate, report, and recommend corrective action in response to inappropriate behavior of offender crew members.
• Respond immediately to resolve problems and emergencies as situations occur on the job site, including equipment breakdown, injuries to personnel, and acting-out behavior by offenders.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two years supervisory work experience

Special Requirements and / or Qualifications :

Evidence of a safe driving record

Successful completion of all required background investigations prior to employment

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please :

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.

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

Our benefits :

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows :

Vacation Accruals :

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave :

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays :

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows :

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January

President's Day - Third Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - First Monday in September

Veteran's Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays :

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough :

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave :

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits :

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation :

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program 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 Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits :

Please visit website for more information.

Telework / Remote Options :

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy

This position requires working in a variety of weather conditions. Please describe your experience in working in inclement weather.

Work Crew participants are referred to the program by the Court as an alternative to jail time and / or fines. Describe you experience supervising individuals, or justice involved individuals in the execution of work projects. If none, type "NA".

Do you have experience in small engine and equipment repair?

Required Question

Salary : $28 - $35