NBS - Public Lands Supervisor

Conservation Supervisor

Under the supervision of the LCC Director, provides supervision of corps members during conservation and trail projects on public lands. Supervisor works in cooperation and under the direction of Public Lands Agency staff project leader(s). Provides corps members with instruction and direction during all aspects of the project. Assures corps members comply with all safety, LCC and Public Lands Agency rules and requirements.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Organization's vision and mission.

Leads and supervises unskilled young adults with multiple barriers to employment.

Provides responsible supervision during public lands conservation, maintenance and trail project work.

Works in cooperation and under the direction of Public Land Agency project lead staff.

Supervises and conducts vocational, safety, and equipment training for corps members in the areas of trail construction and maintenance, landscaping, natural lands and habitat restoration i.e., chain saw operations, planting, trim and cultivate trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, etc.

Prepares and applies chemical spray applications for fertilizing, weed abatement and fire abatement, etc.; removes brush and other debris from natural areas for fire abatement; picks up and removes trash and other debris; and other related duties.

Supervises crew, including implementation of policies and procedures consistent with LCC Corps member Handbook and Public Lands partner requirements.

Mentors and coaches corps members to resolve behavioral issues and other barriers to their project experience. Implements disciplinary measures when needed within the guidelines of the Corps member Handbook.

Serves as a role model for corps members, including active involvement and support of their public lands conservation and trail project experience and educational goals.

Administers safety training related to the worksite, assuring the safety of corps members during all work tasks.

Effectively structures workload to meet deadlines.

Develops, leads, and maintains a positive and productive work environment.

Delivers high quality and timely completion of all jobs, projects and related services to the satisfaction of the Public Lands Agency project partners and LCC management.

Ensures assigned vehicle, tools, equipment, materials and supplies are maintained and in good and safe working order.

Completes and submits all required forms and reports (e.g. daily crew assignment log and report; log, vehicle logs and gas receipts, equipment repair orders corps member evaluations, corps member award nominations, etc., are completed in a timely manner and submitted as required to supervisor.

Safely transports corps members to and from project worksites throughout Fresno County and surrounding counties in LCC vehicle; ability to connect and safely pull bumper-pull or gooseneck, dual axle trailer.

Travels for work related business using personal/organization vehicle.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Works evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

To execute 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.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years paid work experience related to conservation corps/natural resources management/forestry or related field/industry required.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required.

Other

Qualifications:

Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain current thereafter.

Ability to satisfactorily pass criminal background checks including but not limited to California Department of Justice and FBI.

Physical Examination – Physician clearance required.

Chain saw certification (Federal S-212) preferred.

Familiar with standard inventory practices, effectively minimizing loss of tools, equipment, supplies and materials.

Ability to effectively communicate with corps members, staff and management in a professional manner.

Demonstrated experience in training and supervising corps members on proper use, handling, and maintenance of job-related vehicle, tools, equipment, supplies, and materials.

Demonstrated experience in training in customer service skills.

Strong organizational ability. Goal orientated; possess ability to structure workload to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated experience in developing, leading and maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Demonstrated experience in leading and effectively supervising unskilled young adults with multiple barriers to employment.

Ability to be a leader and a positive role model for corps members; be actively involved and supportive of their vocational training and educational goals.

Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching corps members to resolve…