Project Supervisor - Construction & Maintenance Project Lead - Permanent - 2026-09272

Working Title- Project Supervisor

Classification- Construction & Maintenance Project Lead

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program – Yakima Construction Shop

Duty Station- Yakima, Washington – Yakima County

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Photo Caption – Construction Shop project – Photo Credit: WDFW

Embrace this role to perform and lead journey-level work in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities.

With your experience, you will work from blueprints, specifications, drawings and instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain and repair various types of facilities and structures.

We are seeking a candidate to perform and oversee difficult carpentry tasks.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position:

Project Leadership.

• Assists in the preparation, scheduling, and supervision of the work layout for the maintenance, alteration and repair of building structures and components.
• Communicates the job(s) to and with the crew.
• Determines materials, equipment and manpower needed.
• Reports on worksite production and work progress to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor.
• Oversees the execution of the work, including quality, production, and safety, by ensuring that crews work to job specifications and follows all Agency standards.
• Continuously inspects completed work making sure it is up to code and specifications and initiates timely problem resolutions.

Carpentry.

• Assess a variety of residential, commercial and safety structures for physical or structural defects. Makes needed repairs to safety and integrity where needed.
• Constructs small to medium scale structures, such as handrails, decks, roofed covers, and buildings.
• Repairs or alter buildings, sheds, concrete forms, and other structures.

Fabrication.

• Sets up and welds such items as piping manifolds and metal stairways.
• Weld and makes repairs to various metal structures.
• Cut pipe, plate and equipment when necessary.

Concrete Forming and Finishing.

• Sets the forms that hold concrete to the desired or corresponding specified dimensions.
• Installs and ties rebar, expansion joints, water stops, embeds, chamfers and molds.
• Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, screeds, and various floats.

Plumbing.

• Installs, disassembles, and replaces a multitude of domestic and production plumbing components such as pipes, valves, gates, couplers, manifolds, etc.
• Inspects supply lines, fixtures, and valves to determine cause of failures and recommends actions for maintenance and repair.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties are performed at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas and on occasion in a fabrication shop. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and working and driving in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project sites. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments. Some tasks will involve working on a computer at a desk.

Schedule: Typically, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Schedules may vary based on business needs, time of year, and/or weather conditions.

Travel requirements: Travel required 50-70% depending on season.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Four (4) years’ working experience in construction and finish carpentry.

And

Two (2) years of experience in one (1) or more of the following:

• Plumbing, general construction, carpentry, concrete, or a similarly related field.
• Construction or building trades.
• Using hand and power tools with reasonable degree of skill, work safely, performing work from oral and written instructions, and performing heavy manual tasks.
• Reading and working from blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimating materials and time needed to complete jobs.
• Common methods, practices and materials used in repairing buildings, mechanical equipment, and building facilities; use and care of tools.

License: Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Forklift Operation Certification.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Heavy equipment operation of small-scale machines such as mini excavators.
• Knowledge of State and Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Journey level Carpentry and building maintenance experience.
• OSHA 10 training.

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:

Union - WFSE:

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 #2026-09272.

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