Working Title- Project Supervisor
Classification- Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor
Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Capital & Asset Management Program – Yakima Construction Shop
Duty Station- Yakima, Washington – Yakima County

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

With sustainability and conservation in mind, you will deliver technical and professional engineering, construction, and maintenance to sustain facilities, infrastructure and ecosystems.

In this dynamic role, you will oversee and manage all dams, as well as construction and maintenance projects related to safety, ADA compliance, and facility renovations.

We are seeking a candidate to manage a team of professionals performing construction and maintenance activities on agency owned and comanaged properties.

WHAT TO EXPECT -
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

Project Management.

• Supervise journey-level workers in wood, metal and concrete fabrication and domestic water systems when constructing, remodeling, repairing and maintaining buildings, structures, and land.  
• Schedule, direct, coordinate, and supervise crews in the various phases of new construction and facility maintenance. 
• Analyze project specifications for sequence of work, material and personnel requirements, and scheduling of material and equipment deliveries. Identify quantities of material or services that require purchasing contracts and develops specifications for the bidding process. Prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Actively inspects construction and maintenance activities to ensure they are performed in accordance with the prescribed scope, and projects are completed on time, communicating to the Project Manager the need for change orders when issues arise.
• Prepare cost reports (98s) and estimates, schedule maintenance, assist in developing projects including determining materials and equipment to project locations and purchases materials.
• Use of computerized maintenance system (Jira) to track work requested, enter work completion remarks, corrective adjustments, and other relative information.

Supervision and Mentoring.

• Supervise and mentor technical and professional level staff to support an effective, motivated team.
• Set goals and objectives, develop strategies to implement, and develop performance measurements and standards for the purpose of ensuring individual and program performance objectives are met.
• Lead and supervise crews, providing guidance and support to ensure high quality workmanship.

Dam Maintenance Management.

• Manage the inspection, maintenance, and repairs for 38 dam sites located throughout eastern Washington.
• Monitor the inspection, maintenance, and repair activities are successful. Provide spot checking to ensure maintenance activities are being performed as designed.
• Manages the dam operation and maintenance budget.  Monitor reoccurring funding and spending trends, alerting others and engaging in budget requests should funds no longer be sufficient.

Carpentry.

• Provide onsite inspection of buildings, grounds, equipment and fixtures to determine need for maintenance or repair.  
• Oversee the construction, major repairs, and remodels to buildings, sheds, bridge abutment, walkways and handrails, and various other structures from specification, plans, sketches, or instructions.
• Assess the conditions of various facilities at hatcheries statewide.   Facilities include residences, offices, incubation, and feed storage buildings.
• Identify structural deficiencies and issues that could pose harm to human safety.  
• Make recommendations for repairs to roofs, flooring and decks, fences and framework.  
• Ensure compliance to ADA regulations.

Plumbing.

• Oversee the repair or replacement of pressure and drainpipes.   Install water heaters, both gas and electric.
• Perform work in installation, maintenance, and repair of domestic water and fish rearing systems.
• Assess the conditions of residential and commercial plumbing components at hatchery facilities statewide such as exercising valves and the location and inspection of supply lines for potential failures.
• Document and make recommendations for repairs or replacements of components.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties are performed at construction sites and on occasion in a fabrication shop. Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site. Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule: This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week.  Typically, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.

Travel requirements: Travel required 40-60% depending on season.

Customer Interactions: Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience performing construction, maintenance, heavy equipment operations, facilities management, public works, transportation infrastructure, natural resource infrastructure, or related construction activities.

Option 2:

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in one or more construction trades (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, heavy equipment operation, concrete, or related trades), and two (2) years of journey-level experience performing construction, maintenance, or infrastructure projects.

For BOTH options above, the following are also required:

Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Experience in the following (may be earned concurrently):

• Experience planning, coordinating, and leading construction, maintenance, renovation, repair, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience supervising staff, contractors, or project teams.
• Experience estimating project costs, determining labor and equipment needs, scheduling work, and monitoring project progress.
• Experience interpreting plans, specifications, engineering drawings, permits, regulations, or technical documents applicable to construction and maintenance projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience performing construction, maintenance, heavy equipment operations, facilities management, public works, transportation infrastructure, natural resource infrastructure, or related construction activities.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in two or more construction trades (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, heavy equipment operation, concrete, or related trades) and four years of journey-level experience performing construction, maintenance, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating construction activities with engineers, biologists, contractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Experience constructing or maintaining roads, boat launches, dikes, levees, fish passage structures, engineered log jams, stream channels, pipelines, or similar infrastructure.
• Knowledge of regulatory cities and county permits relating to construction.
• Knowledge of agency related permits such as Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPA), Cultural, and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Certification.

Your application must include the following:

• A COMPLETED online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: 

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: 

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov.
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran).
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is 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, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2026-05443.

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