Operational Excellence Specialist

Term Length

Full-time, temporary, 4-9 months

Gallup, NM

$720-800/week depending on experience and qualifications

21+

March 11th - November 2024;
Monday - Friday - 8 hour days

"Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being"

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation, historic preservation, and local environmental service projects. ALCC provides opportunities for members to learn about and connect with the environment, issues surrounding conservation, and local Indigenous values.

ALCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew which will then collaborate to perform project work. ALCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing. Gear and equipment rental is available upon request.

Located in Naʼnízhoozhígóó deekai (Gallup, NM) Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps - Diné Office is here to offer job access and skills training for Diné youth and young adults across the many washes, canyons, and valley areas that surround Diné Bikéyah, we are also surrounded by many Pueblos that are always welcome to apply to our office as well. Here in the Diné Office, we strive to build an inclusive, safe, and strong community.

Established in 2013, the ALCC Diné Office is here to lay the foundation of workforce development and skills sharing for Native youth and young adults who are interested in the field of forestry and land management. We nurture partnerships with various National Parks, Public and private Lands, Indigenous Nations, and other Non-Profits in the Southwestern United States. We aim to cultivate partnerships with other Peoples and Nations to launch our members into the workforce with cultural respect, and the skills to tackle any occupation for their futures.

• Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work.
• Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions with crew
• Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community
• Facilitate crew member development via one-on-one check-ins, debriefs, and evaluations
• Mentor Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) via delegation and constructive feedback
• Must be willing to follow and enforce all ALCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent the program, include maintaining a substance-free work environment

• Train and motivate a crew of 4-5 young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands
• Delegation of project work & investment among crew
• Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
• Monitor and track tool and equipment inventory
• Establish tool and equipment maintenance routines
• Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, crew members, and ALCC staff

• Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site
• Promote culture of safety by facilitating safety briefings and stand downs
• Communicate and manage field incidents with ALCC staff
• Initiate On-call or emergency medical services in the event of injury or incident
• Transport crew and equipment safely in ALCC vehicles with trailers

• Report project accomplishments by measuring and documenting outcomes
• Compile notes and documentation pertaining to crew work hours, group and member dynamics, and incident management
• Manage credit card for purchases, document and report all purchases

Essential

Skills:

• Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues and solve problems
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situations
• Strong and holistic situational awareness
• Strong time-management skills
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a community of peer leaders.
• Must be adaptive, patient, and…