Conservation Camp Supervisor

State of Nevada•Indian Springs, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) protects, manages, and enhances the State’s resources. The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) protects and enhances Nevada's ecosystems and communities through natural resource stewardship and wildfire management. This position oversees the Nevada Division of Forestry operations at the Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp (TLVCC) near Indian Springs. Conservation Camp Supervisors manage the Division of Forestry's inmate worker program that supports field implementation of natural resources, mobile kitchen unit support, and wildfire management at one or more correctional facilities. Incumbents are responsible for facility maintenance, budgeting, project planning, customer relations, asset management, security planning, reporting and supervision of assigned crew supervisors. The Conservation Camp Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the assigned Conservation Crew Supervisors have clear direction and expectations for their daily work assignments. This position administers daily camp operations and ensures their camp meets agency targets by providing leadership, training and direction to assigned staff; ordering equipment and supplies; preparing camp budgets; monitoring camp expenditures; tracking camp performance; producing various reports; assigning and review work; and initiating disciplinary action. This position visits project sites to develop estimates of funding, resources, equipment and labor required to complete projects and establishes agreements with cooperators for project implementation. The position serves as the liaison with the Department of Corrections officials and resolves operational issues and ensures the missions of both agencies are being met. The Conservation Camp Supervisor schedules natural resource management work year-round and coordinates their crews' wildfire response within and outside the state, as approved. The position is responsible for fostering good communication between all program areas of the Division, as well as with external partners and cooperators. The Conservation Camp Supervisor reports directly to the Conservation Camp Area Supervisor. Positions in this series supervise the inmate work program at an assigned conservation camp facility or geographic area and are responsible for budget maintenance, project planning, community relations, camp resource and fire suppression programs, security planning, and supervision of assigned personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resource management, business or public administration, or related field and one year of journey level experience supervising work crews assigned to fire suppression and/or resource management; recordkeeping; inventory control; and equipment maintenance
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, natural resource management, business or public administration, or related field and two years of journey level experience as described above
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of journey level experience as described above
One year of experience as a Conservation Crew Supervisor III in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Working knowledge of: natural resource conservation principles and forest and rangeland management practices; wildland fire behavior and suppression tactics, techniques, strategies and logistical support to include the use of tools and equipment
General knowledge of: operation of computers including word processing, spreadsheet and database management software
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of assigned personnel and inmate crews
Ability to compile data and calculate inmate good time credits
Ability to establish cooperative and effective working relationships with federal, State and county agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies and individuals
Ability to promote the services of the Conservation Camp program to the community
Ability to estimate the time required and cost of personnel, equipment and materials for completion of work projects
Ability to develop and administer emergency action plans
Ability to audit equipment use, inventory and funds to ensure proper utilization and accounting
Ability to evaluate training needs of staff and provide for training opportunities
Ability to prepare budget requests and monitor expenditures
Ability to coordinate inmate activities with Department of Corrections administrators

Responsibilities

Manage the operation of a Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Conservation Camp or geographic area
Represent programs to other government agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies and individuals
Solicit, plan, assess and coordinate conservation work projects
Negotiate and establish agreements for the completion of work
Prepare assigned budgets
Compile and review financial and statistical data
Oversee the budget and monitor expenditures
Plan and prepare equipment purchases
Prepare, review and audit inmate payroll data and maintain good time credit records
Prepare and review operational and incident reports
Implement corrective actions as appropriate
Develop and maintain security and emergency plans to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment and facilities
Develop estimates for time, labor, skill level and equipment needed for conservation work projects
Inspect work sites and evaluate work in progress
Ensure compliance with established safety policies and procedures
Evaluate security factors and implement appropriate precautions for community service and fire suppression projects
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to camp equipment and supplies, fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, purchasing and other operational needs
Analyze requests for purchases, repairs and replacement of vehicles and equipment and determine appropriate course of action
Manage and control inventory of equipment and supplies
Inspect camp facilities and property
Direct and arrange for service and repairs
Field test equipment to provide resources necessary for work projects
Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in the disciplines of natural resource management and wildland fire suppression
Delegate assignments and develop work performance standards
Counsel and discipline staff as appropriate
Assess staff training needs in conjunction with area and headquarters staff
Schedule and implement training opportunities
Locate reference materials and provide for instruction in safety, equipment operation and specialized resource conservation techniques
Perform related duties as assigned
Responsible for the overall management and operation of the inmate work program at an assigned conservation camp including budget maintenance, project planning, community relations, and supervision of Conservation Crew Supervisors to include performance evaluations, work performance standard development, assigning and reviewing work, scheduling, training and discipline
Serve as the liaison with the Department of Corrections officials of the facility to which assigned in order to coordinate procedures and resolve operational problems and issues related to inmate labor
Negotiate agreements for camp labor with NDF staff and/or local cooperators
Actively market the conservation camp and its programs to landowners and land managers who have need of a skilled conservation labor force
Ensure Conservation Crew Supervisors are meeting the negotiated agreements
Ensure project hazard assessments are completed and submitted
Inspect projects for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
Responsible for direct oversight of training programs for staff that prepare them for inmate supervision, conservation, and wildland fire suppression work