NCC Crew Supervisor

Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC) harnesses the energy and idealism of youth to meet the needs of Nevada public lands and communities. As a federally-funded AmeriCorps program, the NCC promotes ecological literacy through field research and direct conservation service.

Our statewide program transcends racial, ethnic and economic barriers by creating a cadre of corps members comprised of diverse backgrounds, drawing a broad-based national recruitment process. By uniting environmental resources from federal, state and county agencies, the NCC provides students and young professionals opportunities to make meaningful contributions toward protecting and conserving Nevada's natural heritage, while also gaining valuable work experience in the natural resource management field.

Position Overview:

Challenge yourself as a leader of a 5-person crew while conducting critical conservation work in some of the Southwest's most beautiful areas. Participate in our Fall program out of Reno, NV or year-round program out of Las Vegas, NV. Work from the mountains of Nevada to the vast landscapes of the Great Basin and Mohave Deserts.

The NCC is always looking for experienced crew supervisors to tackle day-to-day responsibilities of crew life. NCC hires for this position year-round, and immediate long-term and seasonal openings are available.

Responsibilities:

• Projects May Include: Trail building and maintenance, exotic species removal, forest thinning, habitat restoration, riparian rehabilitation, fence building, erosion control, fire rehabilitation, and illegal road decommissioning. 

• Essential Duties: Leading 5 member crews on a variety of challenging conservation projects all over Nevada and other parts of the Desert Southwest; enforcing NCC policies and ensuring that safety protocols are followed; maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times; communicating with agency project staff; complying with both production and quality standards of work; timely reporting & paperwork for NCC administration on a weekly basis; and facilitating in-field education sessions.

Qualifications:

• Supervisors must possess the skills to ensure crewmembers are properly trained on how to fulfill project goals safely, efficiently, and with quality standards.
• In addition, they must have the ability to properly complete all necessary paperwork for NCC administration.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 3 field seasons experience in restoration and conservation field projects.
• In addition, they must possess skills in trail building, chainsaw operation, and leading groups of young adults; as well as have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• GPS experience is desirable.
• Applicants must pass a complete criminal FBI and state background check.

Compensation: $1,040 salary paid every two weeks. Health and Dental benefits dependent on length of contract.  

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three professional references with contact phone numbers and email addresses to Genevieve Parker, Human Resources Coordinator.

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