Reedsport Crew Supervisor - On Call

Douglas County Public Works – Work Crew Division

On‑Call Non‑Benefited Position / Works as Needed / No Guarantee of Hours.

This position provides supervision to adult offenders performing community service as ordered by the court and the Parole & Probation department. The supervisor trains offenders in forestry and landscaping procedures, maintains order and discipline within the work group, and completes required record‑keeping. The supervisor collaborates with public and non‑profit agencies to develop and manage community work projects.

• Provide daily supervision to up to 15 adult offenders; assign work tasks; maintain order and discipline within the work group; prepare work crew truck, tools and supplies for the day; participate in work as needed; clean truck at end of work day.
• Provide job‑skill training to adult offenders in forestry procedures, landscaping, etc.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. Preferred:

• Two years experience in forestry, landscaping, wildland fire fighting, or carpentry which includes supervision of personnel.

Knowledge of: human behavior; assigning work and leading a work crew; community resources; program planning and implementation; forestry, landscaping, carpentry and power tool equipment.

Skill in: writing clear and concise correspondence, records, reports and statistical data.

Ability to: communicate effectively in both oral and written form; give practical advice and guidance to adult offenders; lead, direct, maintain order, discipline and safety of adult offender work crew; estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently; relate to a diverse population of people; plan/coordinate work projects with community agencies; apply a practical knowledge of program management to day‑to‑day activities;

safely operate power equipment; work within a team; remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high‑pressure situations; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, courts, law enforcement agencies, public and non‑profit agencies, the community, clients, families and the public.

• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Ability to pull a trailer.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Applicant may be required to pass a criminal history background check and a pre‑employment drug screen. Presence of non‑prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on a drug screen results will disqualify under the County’s drug and alcohol policy. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a post‑offer medical and hearing exam.

Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources by e‑mail at hr or ph: (541) 440‑4405.

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e‑mail a description of your request to Human Resources.