Natural Resources Crew Supervisor

The Natural Resources Crew Supervisor will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning. The NRCS will empower members to achieve their educational goals and assist the education department in teaching classes in field and classroom settings.

Responsibilities include: 

The Natural Resource Crew Supervisor (NRCS) is responsible for all aspects of supervision for a crew of 8-12 young adults. The NRCS will lead the crew in successfully completing natural resource projects, including habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, creek maintenance and restoration and trail building. 

- Facilitate personal and professional development.
- Support educational goals.
- Provide training, including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, work place communication.
- Help develop proper work habits.
- Provide quarterly evaluations.
- Take action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues.
- Document performance and learning accomplishments. 

Project Management includes: 

- Conducting projects in a safe manner.
- Producing a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations MCC and the client.
- Providing project specific training.
- Ensuring that all equipment is properly cared for.
- Tracking work hours on a daily basis.
- Documenting project accomplishments. 

Qualifications

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. 

- Passion for helping young adults and the environment
- Skills in supervising, training and educating young adults
- Extensive knowledge of 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
- Clean driving record and ability to obtain a California Class B Driver's license and pass MCC's driving exam 

Education & Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

- At least two years of college education or vocational training in natural resource management, environmental studies, job training or counseling, from an accredited college or university
- Two years of supervisory experience. Experience in youth development, project management and the implementation of natural resource projects.
- Experience supervising youth from a wide variety of social, economic and educational backgrounds to work together as a team
- Experience serving and volunteering in the community. Must possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members 

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

TO APPLY

Email, fax or mail cover letter, resume, and salary history. 

Marin Conservation Corps,
Attention: Recruiter
27 Larkspur Street,
San Rafael, CA 94901, , or 

Marin Conservation Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.