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Southwest Region (SWRO)

SPRING & FALL MEDIAN CREWS - NOW HIRING THURSTON MEDIAN CREW MEMBERS - APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 2ND.

The Department of Ecology hires young adults 18+ years of age to staff median crews for these locations and dates:

WHERE:	Thurston/Pierce County - Lacey We are now hiring two crew members for this crew which is currently running and will run until the end of November. Crew members work M-Th full-time and make $10/hour. Apply before September 2nd . See link below on how to apply. Clark County – Vancouver Spring session March 10 - June 12, 2008 Fall session September 2 - November 14, 2008
SALARY:	$10.00 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE:	Monday - Thursday, 10 hours a day/40 hours a week

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SPRING OR FALL MEDIAN CREW JOB

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information please contact Ariona.

The deadline to submit summer job applications has passed. We invite you to apply next year, after February 1, 2009, if you still meet the age requirements.

The information below is provided for information purposes only.

Summer Youth Crew Applicants Must:

• Be 14 - 17 years old on the first day of employment. Proof of age is required.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Have a Social Security card and photo identification.
• Submit one complete application by April 2, 2008.
• Certify you are able to meet the conditions and requirements of the job (see below).
• Be available to work the full 17.5-day session with NO unexcused absences. Camp or a family vacation is not an acceptable excuse.

If hired, you must certify you are able to:

1. Work outdoors all day doing physical labor
2. Wear furnished EYC T-shirt, safety vest, hard hat, cotton/rubber gloves, eyewear, etc.
3. Provide your own hard-soled, leather type, over-the-ankle work boots
4. Ride long distances
5. Bend over frequently while working
6. Walk 3-10 miles a day
7. Work in hot sun, rain, wind, and cold, etc.
8. Work alongside fast moving traffic, including convoys of trucks
9. Be exposed to noise, fumes, road dust, etc.
10. Work where you may encounter bugs, spiders, mice, snakes, etc.
11. Gather and carry bags of trash all day
12. Work safely, avoiding horseplay and other behavior that could be dangerous
13. Work around pollen, dust, scotch broom, and other substances that can cause allergic reactions
14. Recycle as much as possible
15. Pick up all kinds of litter, including discarded diapers
16. Behave professionally at all times

These are the conditions and requirements of the job.
Do not apply if you are unable to perform these duties.

Summer job applications will be accepted February 1 - April 2, 2008. Due to the large number of interested youth, applications received after these dates will NOT be considered or kept on file.

The Southwest Region will be hiring 66 youth to staff 11 Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) road crews in the following locations:

• Aberdeen/Montesano
• Chehalis
• Lacey
• Puyallup
• Tacoma
• Vancouver

If you do not see a location listed here that is close to your home, return to the main EYC website to access other Ecology regions and crew locations in Washington State.

SALARY - How much will you earn?

The hourly wage is $8.07 per hour.

Each session, crews work a total of 17.5 days, 7.5 hours each day.

If you work every day in your session, your total salary will be $1059 (BEFORE TAXES).

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours a day, 17.5 days per session

What can I expect if I am hired?

• You will work 7.5 hours a day, 7:30 to 3:00, Monday thru Friday.
• You will receive two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break per day.
• You will be insured by Labor and Industries for work related injuries.
• You will not receive medical benefits, paid holiday, sick, or vacation time.
• You are expected to work the entire 4-week session (17.5 days).
• You are responsible for your daily transportation to and from the crew meeting point. The supervisor will transport the crew from this meeting point to and from the job site and will remain with the crew throughout the day.
• Crew members are trained in proper safety procedures. Ecology provides gloves, hard hat, safety vest, protective eyewear, and EYC Program T-shirts, which must be worn at work. Ecology also furnishes all crew deployment equipment and safety attire EXCEPT footwear. Crew members are responsible for providing and wearing a pair of sturdy, hard-soled, over-the-ankle leather-type work boots and supplying their own rain gear.

Percentage of time spent for typical job duties

75%	Litter pickup along freeways and roads, plus boat launches, parks, school grounds, and other public property
15%	Orientation, training, and environmental education
5%	Recycling recovered materials
5%	Maintenance of vehicle and equipment

What happens to your application?

• First, all late, incomplete, and disqualified applications are removed from consideration.

IMPORTANT: Every year hundreds of applications are disqualified because NO Teacher References were submitted. Don’t let this happen to you! Be sure to include a Teacher Reference!

• Qualifying applications are entered into a computer database and sorted into groups by crew location.
• Postcards are mailed to applicants confirming their application was accepted. (If you are NOT selected for an interview, this is the ONLY notice you will receive.)
• Applications are randomly selected for interviews in each crew location. Former crew members, who have worked with EYC no more than one previous summer, are automatically offered an interview, but they must submit an application.
• Letters are sent to those selected for an interview identifying WHEN, WHERE, and WHAT TIME their interview will be held.
• Interviews are held in May 2008. Letters are sent to every person who participated in an interview, telling them if they were hired or not.
• Lastly, those hired attend a meeting in June 2008 (with a parent or legal guardian) to turn in hiring paperwork and learn more about the job.

NOTE: If you do not receive an interview notification letter, this means your application was not selected. We invite you to try again next year if you are still between the ages of 14 and 17.

You made it to the interview! What comes next?

HOW WE SELECT THOSE HIRED

We hire EYC crew members based on a combination of their application, interview score, and teacher references.

Make sure you also read Job Information/Youth Crew Members for further employment requirements.

SAFETY TRAINING
Safety is our number one priority. All EYC employees receive extensive safety training before working on the road.

• Supervisors receive extensive training in first aid and CPR, hazardous materials recognition, highway safety procedures, defensive driving, and emergency preparedness.
• Crews are trained in safety procedures before and during their time on the road. Their first day on the job is spent learning safety procedures. The second day is an all-day safety and team training. Routine safety meetings are held weekly thereafter throughout duration of the season. In addition, the regional "crew-checker" regularly visits crews to ensure they are operating safely

Summer youth crews participate in several environmental education events. Each session, one full day is reserved for a field trip to either Mount Rainier or Mount St. Helens. Crews learn about watersheds and volcanoes and how various land uses affect water quality.

On Fridays, crews spend a few hours learning about sustainability, in addition to recycling and washing their vans. Some crews may tour landfills, recycling centers, and composting facilities, and learn about waste reduction and recycling.

If you are part of an Olympia crew, you may take a trip to McAllister Springs to see where your drinking water comes from and learn how to protect and conserve our water. Some crews may also visit Northwest Trek Wildlife Preserve, to increase their awareness of local wildlife and appreciation and respect for nature.

Additionally, a newsletter is generated for each session, and youth are encouraged to submit articles and stories.

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NOW HIRING FOR TWO SUPERVISOR POSITIONS:

#1 SUMMER PIERCE COUNTY CREW SUPERVISOR

We are accepting applications for a Pierce County summer youth crew supervisor. This position involves supervising 14 - 17 year olds, picking up litter on the shoulders of the freeway. The job begins June 20 and continues through August 22. The deadline for applications is April 21. Interviews will be the following week. Please refer to the Supervisor Information link for job description, minimum qualifications, and to download a state application.

#2 THURSTON COUNTY CREW SUPERVISOR

We are accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Thurston litter crew supervisor. This position involves supervising young adults 18+ to pick up litter in the middle areas of freeways, as well as on the shoulders, and public areas. The job starts ASAP and continues through the end of November. Deadline for applications is April 21. Interviews will be the following week. Please refer to the Supervisor Information link for job description, minimum qualifications, and to download a state application.

For more information please call Ariona at 360-407-6351

Mail EYC Supervisor applications to:

                Ariona, EYC Coordinator
                WA State Department of Ecology
                P.O. Box 47775
                Olympia, WA 98504-7775

                Phone: 360-407-6351, Fax 360-407-6305, Email: ario461@ecy.wa.gov

After reviewing the information on the previous pages, do you still have questions?  If so, please contact:

    Amanda Gordon, EYC Assistant
    Department of Ecology - SWRO
    PO Box 47775
    Olympia, WA 98504-7775
    Phone: 360-407-6391
    Email: agor461@ecy.wa.gov

    Ariona, EYC Coordinator
    Department of Ecology - SWRO
    PO Box 47775
    Olympia, WA 98504-7775
    Phone: 360-407-6351
    Email: ario461@ecy.wa.gov

The State of Washington provides Equal Opportunity for employment, services, and facilities.  If you have special accommodation needs, please contact the Ecology Employee Services Office at 360-407-6186. For TTY for the hearing impaired, contact the Washington State Relay Operator/Service at 711 or 1-800-833-6388.