Temporary Natural Resources Assistant Supervisor - San Rafael, United States - Conservation Corps North Bay

Conservation Corps North Bay

Verified Company

San Rafael, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

_Conservation Corps North Bay's mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.

We achieve our mission by:_

- _Providing young adults with opportunities to enhance their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership._
- _Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas._
- _Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion._
- _Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth._
- _Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters._

Title:
Temporary Natural Resources Assistant Supervisor

Department:
Natural Resources

Reports to:
Natural Resources Coordinator

Location:
San Rafael, CA

FLSA Status:
Temporary, Full-Time, non-exempt from wage and hours laws

Role with Agency:
Supervisory

Directly Supervises:6-8 Natural Resources Corpsmembers

Accountability Indices:
Satisfactory completion of responsibilities

Position Duration:
July 1st, October 31st, 2024

SUMMARY

The Temporary Natural Resources Assistant Supervisor will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning.

This position is responsible for supporting and/or leading field projects, safety and training of corpsmembers, and updating the Natural Resources Coordinator on corpsmember and project progress.

This position will help lead a crew of 6-8 young adults to successfully complete natural resource projects, including habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, creek maintenance, invasive species removal, and trail construction/maintenance.

This position is a temporary, non benefited position with an assignment length of July 1st, 2024 through October 31st, 2024.

Duties within corpsmember supervision and project management are as follows:

Corpsmember Supervision includes:

Facilitating personal and professional development
Supporting educational goals.
Providing training, including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, and workplace communication.
Developing proper work habits.
Providing quarterly evaluations.
Taking action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues.
Documenting performance and learning accomplishments.
Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.

Project Management includes:

Conducting projects in a safe manner.
Leading crew to a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations of CCNB and clients.
Providing projectspecific training.
Ensuring that all equipment is properly cared for.
Tracking work hours on a daily basis.
Documenting project accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience in the operation of trucks and trailers.
Experience with hand and power tools.
Knowledge of conservation practices.
Ability to do strenuous work in adverse weather conditions.
Desire to work in a fastpaced and diverse environment.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of employment.
Clean DMV record, with ability to pass CCNB's driving exam.
Associate's degree or vocational training in natural resource management, environmental studies, ecology, earth sciences, sustainability, or education
Experience serving and volunteering in the community. Must possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and mediate disputes in a positive fashion.
Demonstrated experience supervising and motivating young adults from diverse social, economic, and educational backgrounds enrolled in a jobtraining program.
Experience in youth development, project management, and the implementation of natural resources projects.
Spanish language skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Temporary Natural Resources Assistant Supervisor works outdoors around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground and steep hillsides, with exposure to excessive noise, fumes and extremes in temperature.

They may be expected to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs., and carry objects at least one mile.

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