NCC Crew Lead

THE GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE•Las Vegas, NV

5d•$1,680 - $2,080•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC), a program of The Great Basin Institute, is seeking Staff Crew Leaders to lead conservation crews on public-land projects in Nevada and California. Crew Leaders coordinate with GBI staff and agency partners and collaborate with peers to accomplish project goals safely and efficiently. Projects address conservation needs with partners including the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as local, county, state, private, and nonprofit organizations. The position is based at GBI’s Las Vegas, Nevada field station. Crews travel throughout the region to complete projects, and leaders are generally assigned to one field station for the season, with opportunities to move between Reno and Las Vegas depending on the season. Compensation is $1,680–$2,080 biweekly ($21–$26 hourly equivalent), depending on experience. Additional compensation includes $15 per field day in per diem, paid personal leave, a $100 weekly housing allowance except during Orientation week, and a $16.15 biweekly phone allowance. GBI pays 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance; enrollment is available beginning the first day of the month following the employee’s first day of employment. Optional training and education offered include Defensive Driving Certification, an Off-Road Driving Class, Native Plant Identification, Invasive Plant Identification, and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Requirements

Maintain a positive and professional attitude while providing service.
Demonstrate willingness and desire to lead and facilitate team building.
Use critical thinking and creativity.
Make decisions quickly and confidently under pressure.
Be receptive to feedback from superiors, peers, and subordinates.
Show respect when interacting with members, leaders, staff, project sponsors, and community members.
Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with corps members, partner agency staff, and the general public.
Establish and maintain a positive workplace culture and camp life experience.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including hiking up to 10 miles per day with heavy backpacks, carrying 25 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, and camping up to seven consecutive nights in primitive locations and adverse weather conditions.
Effectively operate machinery and tools while following NCC production and quality standards.
Hold a current driver’s license with a clean driving record and qualify to drive GBI vehicles.
Pass a criminal history background check, including a National Sex Offender Public Registry name search and FBI fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a Conservation or Youth Corps, or equivalent experience.
Hold a B Faller/FAL2 qualification or have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to receive a B Faller qualification upon hire.
Previous experience constructing recreational trails.

Responsibilities

Lead field crews and manage logistics during training and conservation projects.
Accurately collect data and prepare it for submission to agency partners.
Ensure the safety of the crew and the general public.
Ensure projects are completed to the highest standards.
Coordinate with GBI staff and agency partners and collaborate with peers to accomplish project goals safely and efficiently.
Follow strict safety protocols and maintain personal safety and the safety of others.