TEMPORARY Natural Resources Supervisor - Conservation Corps North Bay
San Rafael, CA
About the Job
Conservation Corps Nor h 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.
J
OB DESCRIPTION
Title: Department: Reports To: Location:
FLSA Status: Directly Supervises: Role with Agency: Accountability Indices: Position Duration:
Temporary Natural Resources Crew Supervisor
Natural Resources NRC Coordinator San Rafael, CA
Temporary, Full-time, Non-Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws 8-10 Natural Resources Crew Corpsmembers
Supervisory
Satisfactory completion of responsibilities
July 1st, 2024 - October 31st, 2024
SUMMARY
The Temporary Natural Resources Crew Supervisor (NRCS) will make significant contributions to
providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork
and learning. The Temporary NRCS 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 Temporary NRCS 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. 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, 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
• 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
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
• Demonstrated experience of power tools (ex: chainsaw, hedge trimmer, brush cutter, chipper)
and ability to supervise safe tool operation and teach their use
• 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
ofhire)
• 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
• Experience serving and volunteering in the community. 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 Temporary 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. and carry objects at least ½
mile. 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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Temporary NRC Supervisor position is an hourly, non-exempt position. Starting pay for this
position is $25.00-$27.00 per hour depending on experience. This position accrues sick time.
Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.