Habitat Restoration Crew Supervisor

Wildlife & Wetlands Solutions is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a seasonal full time hourly position. Start mid April with the potential of year round work depending on job procurement.

Starting Compensation: $24-27/hour plus benefits, health care option and contribution to IRA. $40/day per diem is also provided for any overnight out of town stays. Lodging for overnight stays is provided by WWS.

Requirements:

Must have at least one year of direct experience in the following:’

• Managing or supervising a crew of people or workers.
• Must have experience in the following:
• Operating and maintaining a chainsaw
• Operating an ATV
• Driving large pick up truck
• Pulling and backing trailers
• Operating a boat and outboard motor
• Must have or be able to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator’s license
• Must be willing to travel out of town on a regular basis (60-70% of jobs during busy season require out of town, overnight stays.)
• Must be willing to work some weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, or whenever needed
• Must have a positive attitude and strive to create a positive work environment

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent leadership skills ‑ leading the team by example and with confidence.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs in advance. This will require excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Delegate responsibilities to the crew as appropriate based on individual strengths and capabilities.
• Ensure all required job paperwork is completed and filed including Daily Records Sheets and mileage logs.
• Manage inventory based on upcoming jobs including herbicides, equipment and materials.
• Assume all other general crew duties while on the job or in the field including but not limited to:
• Invasive species and plant identification
• Remote herbicide application
• Navigation and data recording via GPS and other technologies
• Tree planting
• Tree felling ‑ use of chainsaw
• Weed and brush control (both mechanical and chemical control)
• Farming/food plots
• Field data collection
• Equipment Operation (ATV’s, tractors, skid steers)
• Field surveys
• Shoreline restoration

Other beneficial skills/traits/characteristics:

• Experience fixing and/or maintaining small engines and pumps
• Experience or education in wildlife biology, wildlife management or an associated field
• Experience with computers and current technology
• Ability to speak fluently and intelligently

Qualified candidates will be required to pass a DOT physical and drug testing panel.

Potential for out-of-state projects likely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Job Description Requirements: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person