NBS - Public Lands Supervisor

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission•Fresno, CA

4d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the LCC Director, provides supervision of corpsmembers 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 corpsmembers with instruction and direction during all aspects of the project. Assures corpsmembers comply with all safety, LCC and Public Lands Agency rules and requirements. Assist in the fulfillment of the Organization’s vision and mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
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.
Familiar with standard inventory practices, effectively minimizing loss of tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
Ability to effectively communicate with corpsmembers, staff and management in a professional manner.
Demonstrated experience in training and supervising corpsmembers 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 corpsmembers; be actively involved and supportive of their vocational training and educational goals.
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching corpsmembers to resolve behavioral issues and other barriers to their vocational field training and other corps requirements; implement disciplinary measures when needed within the guidelines of the Corpsmember Handbook.
Demonstrated interest in and dedication to serving the community; a basic understanding of poverty, its causes and conditions and impact on individuals and communities is essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.
Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance in compliance with state law, and meet the organization’s insurance requirements for operating organization vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Chain saw certification (Federal S-212) preferred.

Responsibilities

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 corpsmembers 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 Corpsmember Handbook and Public Lands partner requirements.
Mentors and coaches corpsmembers to resolve behavioral issues and other barriers to their project experience. Implements disciplinary measures when needed within the guidelines of the Corpsmember Handbook.
Serves as a role model for corpsmembers, 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 corpsmembers 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 corpsmember evaluations, corpsmember award nominations, etc., are completed in a timely manner and submitted as required to supervisor.
Safely transports corpsmembers 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.