Sonoma Natural Resources Supervisor I (Temporary)

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Sonoma Natural Resources Supervisor I (Temporary)

Department: Natural Resources

Reports to: NRC Coordinator

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

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

Role with Agency: Supervisory

Directly Supervises: 6-8 Natural Resources Corpsmembers

Accountability Indices: Satisfactory completion of responsibilities

Position Duration: November 2025 – May 2026

SUMMARY

The Sonoma Natural Resources Supervisor I 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. 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 project-specific 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 fast-paced 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 job-training program.
• Experience in youth development, project management, and the implementation of natural resources projects.
• Spanish language skills is a plus

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 Sonoma Natural Resources Supervisor I 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 for at least one mile. This position frequently uses special visual and auditory protective equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the Natural Resources Supervisor I is required to walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk or hear. They use hands to perform simple and power grasping, and fine manipulation; to push and pull.

 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Sonoma Natural Resources Supervisor I (Temporary) position is an hourly, non-exempt position. Starting pay for this position is $23.75-$24.25 per hour ($24.75 with Spanish Proficiency) depending on experience. This position accrues sick time.

Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer