Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: North East Los Angeles Site - Los Angeles, CA 90012, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $23.19 - $28.54 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Position Summary Reporting to the Program Coordinator [Manager or Director], the Crew Supervisor I implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by using his/her leadership, supervisory and technical skills to develop the educational and work skills of young people enabling them to advance their own educational, personal and career opportunities. The Crew Supervisor I is responsible for the supervision, work project coordination, recruitment, education support, and other leadership responsibilities for a team of 3-14 program participants aged 18-26 years old.  The Crew Supervisor I provides the closest personal contact with corpsmembers in the work environment. It is their ability to relate, train and motivate that enables the corpsmembers to create stronger ties to their communities through community involvement and service, explore avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment, and develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people.   Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership &amp; MentorshipManage, supervise, and participate in all aspects of crew work. Crew Supervisor I’s work cooperatively with their crew and delegate responsibilities to crew members, maintain crew discipline, resolve conflicts, and establish/maintain crew morale. Crew Supervisor I’s provide formal and informal feedback to Corpsmembers with specific attention to work productivity and quality, teamwork, and leadership. Crew Supervisor I’s receive feedback on their performance and are challenged to develop their own leadership skills within this program. ConservationCrew Supervisor I’s effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation skills.  Crew Supervisor I’s lead, train, and supervise a team during conservation based work projects, which may include but are not limited to: general maintenance, community beautification (e.g. recycling, litter abatement), food rescue, composting, graffiti removal, constructing and maintaining trails, constructing and maintaining fences and outdoor facilities, restoring wildlife habitat, maintaining public parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas, planting trees, conducting native plant revegetation, eradicating exotic/invasive plant species, surveying, conducting ecological testing and monitoring, mapping and monitoring using GPS technology, wildfire restoration, and restoring forest health and reducing wildfire risk through tree thinning using powered equipment.  The Crew Supervisor I supports environmental education activities and opportunities and helps inspire the next generation of conservation and public lands stewards.Safety &amp; Risk Management (Workplace Safety)Oversee the physical and emotional safety of Corpsmembers at all times. Safety is the number one priority in everything we do, including work, education, and recreation. This includes not only the physical safety of participants but their mental and emotional safety as well.  Crew Supervisor I’swill be responsible for transporting the crew and equipment, to and from the worksite daily, safely in Corps fleet vehicles.Project Management &amp; ImplementationCrew Supervisor I’s are responsible for safely completing conservation projects to high standards by training, working with, and supervising crews of 3-14 participants 28-40 hours/week. They will serve as the principal liaison with project sponsors and members of the local community. The Crew Supervisor I’s principal role will be to manage and motivate their crew of young adults. In the field, they will provide direction to their crew with specific attention to safe work practices, proper tool use, work quality, and productivity. Crew Supervisor I’s are mentors and role models and set the pace and tone of the project site. This position is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Leaders will lift heavy loads, walk long distances, and should expect to find each project physically challenging.Crew Supervisor I’s are expected to participate in as-needed overnight work projects (spikes)Education (Coaching &amp; Developing)Crew Supervisor I’s are required to lead a variety of field trainings that support the conservation-based projects they are assigned to. Examples include but are not limited to:  general hand tool use and maintenance, chainsaw use and maintenance, brush cutter use, trail building and maintenance, invasive plant removal, tree planting standards, and in-the-field studies on project topics related to the environment. Crew Supervisor I’s will also provide ongoing support and feedback for program participants.  Crew Supervisor I’s are also required to complete at least 10 hours of professional development trainings every year in the areas of tool operation, conflict resolution, leadership, driving, sexual harassment prevention and conflict resolution, to name a few. Other duties may be assigned, as needed. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice. Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.  Qualifications: Minimum EducationRequired Education And Experience High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required. Minimum of six (6) months to a year of supervisory experience that included working with and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.An equivalent combination of education, knowledge and work experience that meets the duties and responsibilities described abovePreferred Education and Experience Associate of Arts and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Proficiency in using tools appropriate for various conservation-based work projects.Experience working with conservation-based techniques.Knowledge of a variety of environmental and conservation measures.Other Duties and Requirements  California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.  May be required to adjust work schedule to work earlier/later hours and/or weekends to accommodate the need of the projects.Computer literacy and proficiency in data management.Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice. Supervisory Responsibility This is a non-exempt position that may guide and provide instruction to Corpsmembers, contract employees and/or volunteers. Work Environment This position operates in multiple environment settings, including but not limited to a professional office environment, outdoor field work, or driving vehicles for programmatic needs. The office setting role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.  The outdoor field work routinely uses tools, power equipment and mobile phones in outdoor or remote areas and will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The driving setting role may focus on safely driving large fleet vehicles (including but not limited to, minivans and cars) from one project location to another for needs of programmatic deliverables.   Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements of the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. AAO/EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.LA Conservation CorpsEqual Opportunity Employerwww.lacorps.org

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Crew Supervisor I

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