Description: Challenge yourself as a leader of a 10-person crew while conducting critical conservation work in some of the Wests most beautiful areas. Our crews work and camp all over the state including Lake Tahoe, Great Basin National Park, the Ruby Mountains, the Mojave Desert, Lake Mead, Spring Mountains and much more. 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 openings are available.
Compensation: Supervisors will be paid $12 to $15 per hour based on experience and training performance. Additional benefits may include extensive training, medical and dental coverage, 401K option, and performance based bonuses depending on length of commitment. Timeline: March 15th, 2010 and ongoing. 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. Duties: o Leading 7-14 member crews on a variety of challenging conservation projects all over Nevada and other parts of the southwest. o Enforcing policies and ensuring safety protocols are followed. o Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times. o Communicating with agency project staff. o Complying with both production and quality standards of work. o Timely reporting of paperwork for NCC administration on a weekly basis Training: Supervisors will undergo an extensive training period before assuming control of a crew during our summer program. Training will include topics in leadership, first aid, trail construction, grip hoist and other heavy machinery, rock work and more. Qualifications: Supervisors must possess the skills to ensure crew members are properly trained on how to fulfill project goals safely, efficiently, and with quality standards. In addition he/she must have the ability to properly complete all necessary paperwork for NCC Administration. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 seasons experience in restoration and conservation field projects. In addition, he/she must possess skills in trail building, chainsaw operation, and leading groups of young adults as well as have a valid drivers license. Applicants are subject to a complete background check. For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, HR Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. The Great Basin Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
