Sonoma Natural Resources Crew Lead Supervisor

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 transform 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Sonoma Natural Resources Crew Lead Supervisor

Department: Natural Resources

Reports To: NRC Coordinator

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws

Directly Supervises: 8-10 Natural Resources Crew Corpsmembers

Role with Agency: Supervisory

Accountability Indices: Satisfactory completion of responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Natural Resources Crew Lead Supervisor (NRCLS) will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning.   The NRCLS is responsible for all aspects of supervision for a crew of 8-10 young adults and updating the Natural Resources Coordinator on corpsmember and project progress. The NRCLS will lead the crew in successfully completing natural resource projects, including habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, creek maintenance, invasive species removal, and trail construction/maintenance. The NRCLS will support the NRC Coordinator with corpsmember and staff hiring and onboarding, lead NRC trainings, and assist with administrative duties and oversight of supervisors. Supervision and project management duties are as follows:

Supervision Responsibilities includes:

• Facilitating personal and professional development for corpsmembers
• Help develop proper work habits with corpsmembers
• Supporting educational goals for corpsmembers and supervisors
• Providing training; including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, workplace communication
• Providing quarterly evaluations and helping to ensure these are completed by all supervisors
• Taking action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues with corpsmembers
• Documenting corpsmember performance and learning accomplishments
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed
• Assisting coordinator to ensure all supervisors are completing their responsibilities (ADP entries, output logs, training hours, JHA’s, uploading photos, etc.)

Project Management Responsibilities includes:

• Conducting projects in a safe manner
• Producing a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations of CCNB and our project partner or sponsor
• Providing project specific training
• Caring for all equipment properly
• Tracking work hours on a daily basis
• Documenting project accomplishments
• Representing NRC in corpsmember hiring and orientation
• Filling in for coordinator when coordinator is out

 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 to fulfill the duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Demonstrated experience supervising and motivating young adults from diverse social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Experience in the operation of trucks and trailers, and ability to educate others
• Demonstrated experience of power tools (ex: chainsaw, hedge trimmer, brush cutter, chipper) and ability to supervise safe tool operation and teach their use
• Experience with Microsoft Suite
• Ability to complete tasks independently with high accuracy and efficiency
• Knowledge of conservation land management practices
• Ability to do strenuous work in adverse weather conditions
• Desire to work in a fast paced and diverse environment
• Ability to resolve conflict and mediate disputes
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain certification within 2 months of hire)
• 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 in youth development, project management, and/or the implementation of natural resource projects
• Must possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members
• Conversational Spanish language skills is a plus, but not required

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 NRC Lead 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 ½ mile. NRC Lead Supervisors frequently use special visual and auditory protective equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the NRC Lead Supervisor is required to walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk or hear. The NRC Lead Supervisor uses hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaches with hands and arms. The NRC Lead Supervisor uses hands to perform simple and power grasping, and fine manipulation; to push and pull.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The NRC Lead Supervisor position is an hourly, non-exempt position which is eligible for a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, 403(b) retirement plan, Holidays and Paid Time Off). Starting pay for this position is $27.75 – $29.75 per hour depending on experience.