Position: Natural Resources Crew Supervisor- Marin
Department: Natural Resources
Reports To: Natural Resources Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws
Directly Supervises: Corpsmembers on the Natural Resources Crew
Job description: The Natural Resources Crew (NRC) Supervisor will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning. The NRC Supervisor will empower members to achieve their educational goals and assist the education department in teaching classes in field and classroom settings.
Duties and responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. The Natural Resource Crew Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of supervision for a crew of 8-12 young adults. The NRC Supervisor will lead the crew in successfully completing natural resource projects, including habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, creek maintenance and restoration and trail building.
Specific responsibilities include:
Corpsmember Supervision:
•Facilitating personal and professional development
•Supporting educational goals
•Providing training, including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, work place communication
•Developing proper work habits
•Providing quarterly evaluations
•Taking action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues
•Documenting performance and learning accomplishments
Project Management:
•Conducting projects in a safe manner
•Producing a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations CCNB and the client
•Providing project specific training
•Ensuring that all equipment is properly cared for
•Tracking work hours on a daily basis
•Documenting project accomplishments
Desired qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Passion for helping young adults and the environment
•Skills in supervising, training and educating young adults
•Extensive knowledge of hand and power tools
•Knowledge of conservation practices
•Ability to do strenuous work in adverse weather conditions
•Desire to work in a fast paced and diverse environment
•Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
•Clean driving record and ability to obtain a California Class B Driver's license and pass CCNB's driving exam
Education and experience:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
•At least two years of college education or vocational training in natural resource management, environmental studies, job training or counseling, from an accredited college or university
•Two years of supervisory experience.
•Experience in youth development, project management and the implementation of natural resource projects.
•Experience supervising youth from a wide variety of social, economic and educational backgrounds to work together as a team
•Experience serving and volunteering in the community. Must possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members
Physical demands:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Natural Resources Crew Supervisor works outdoors around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground and steep hillsides, with exposure to excessive noise, fumes and extremes in temperature.
They may be expected to:
•Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs, and carry objects at least ½ mile
•Use special visual and auditory protective equipment
•Walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk or hear
•Use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
•Use hands to perform simple and power grasping, and fine manipulation; to push and pull
To apply: Apply online or download an application [PDF] and submit it to:
Conservation Corps North Bay Attn: Recruiter
27 Larkspur Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
or by fax (415) 454-4535
or by email recruiter@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org [1]
Hiring questions: William Pagan, CCNB Human Resources Manager at (415) 454-4554 ext. 144
Program questions: Max Korten, Natural Resources Manager at (415) 454-4554 ext. 149.
Conservation Corps North Bay is an equal opportunity employer.
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