Description: Challenge yourself as a leader of a 10-person crew while conducting critical conservation work in some of the Wests most beautiful areas. During the summer months, work and camp in the backcountry of the Sierra Mountains overlooking the crystal clear oasis of Lake Tahoe or in the Mojave Desert among the yuccas, the creosotes and hundreds of other endemic plants.
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: $10 per hour throughout the training period. After the first month, supervisors will be paid $12 to $15 per hour commensurate upon their training performance. Additional benefits include extensive training, medical and dental coverage, 401K option, and performance based bonuses. Timeline: March 14th, 2011August 11, 2011 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 8-week training period at a $10 per hour rate before assuming control of a crew and getting paid a crew supervisor salary. Training may include leadership, first aid, trail construction and rock work. 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. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Stacy Mitchell, GBI HR Assistant, at [email protected].
