Conservation Crew Supervisor

CIVICORPS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conservation Crew Supervisor
Conservation Program

POSITION TITLE: Conservation Crew Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Conservation

REPORTS TO: Conservation Program Coordinator

Direct Reports: Corpsmembers/Students

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

LOCATION: Oakland, CA

COMPENSATION: $ $31.00 / hourly / full-time

Civicorps believes that education and workforce development are fundamental
components of social change. Both are powerful levers to creating greater equity and
opportunity in the Bay Area. Located in West Oakland, Civicorps is a dynamic non-profit
that includes two social enterprises and a high-school diploma program. Civicorps' mission
is to re-engage young adults, age 18-26, to earn a high-school diploma, gain job skills,
pursue college, and embark on family sustaining careers.

Through our unique mix of personalized academics, paid job training, trauma-informed
support services, and pathways to college and careers, Civicorps helps resilient youth
overcome barriers, cultivate their talents, and unleash their potential.

You can learn more about our work by visiting our website:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to our Conservation Program Coordinator and joining a passionate team of
fellow Supervisors who are committed to advancing economic opportunity for young
adults, the Crew Supervisor will contribute to the goal of training youth in conservation
and land management work. The Crew Supervisor directs a crew of Corpsmembers and
handles the responsibility for monitoring all aspects of their assigned Corpsmembers'
development within the framework of Civicorps programming.

Civicorps has long standing contracts with land management partners in the East Bay that
include Alameda County Flood Control (ACFC), East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD), East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD), and many others. The Crew
Supervisor will play a major role in fostering partner relations, managing project
completion, and facilitating learning opportunities with their crew.

The Conservation Crew Supervisor has three major responsibilities:

CIVICORPS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conservation Crew Supervisor
Conservation Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Corpsmember Development:

• Supervise Corpsmember crews of approximately 5-8 young adults
• Responsible for Corpsmember safety through training, policy compliance, and

supervision of crewmembers

• Establish performance expectations and conducts verbal and written evaluations
• Provide general and technical training to Corpsmembers
• Enforce all Civicorps policies and procedures and utilizes the progressive

discipline structure as appropriate

• Monitor Corpsmembers' retention and transition out of the Civicorps

Corpsmember program, including goal setting, career counseling and timely
graduation if applicable

• Work closely with Training and Wellness Teams to connect Corpsmembers with

counselors and resources as needed

Project Management:

• Oversee the successful completion of crew's assigned project through

communication with sponsor agency, appropriate planning and meeting
specifications, as well as ensuring safe working procedures

• Responsible for monitoring project progress, inspecting completed work for

quality and quantity, and evaluating project success

• Responsible for remaining at job site during lunch for paid on-duty lunch period

since Corpsmembers may not be left unsupervised at any time

Administrative:

• Generate project progress and needs reports as directed for Civicorps and

sponsor agency use

• Responsible for all administrative functions of assigned crew including daily

crew rosters, vehicle inspections, and various Corpsmember and project
paperwork

• Maintain, monitor and distribute assigned equipment and supplies
• Prepare time sheets, incident and accident reports in timely manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with young adults in education, youth development, or job

training setting or bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

• Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or ability to quickly obtain
• Valid driver's license with ability to be placed on company insurance
• A commitment to serving the resilient young adults of the East Bay and creating

opportunities for their educational and career success

CIVICORPS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conservation Crew Supervisor
Conservation Program

• A commitment to advancing racial and social equity
• Committed to environmental stewardship and diversifying the conservation

workforce

• Ability to work independently while also maintaining collegial and productive

relationships with colleagues and our Corpsmembers

• Strength in multi-tasking, goal setting, and workload prioritization
• Ability to form collaborative relationships with a diverse set of internal and external

stakeholders

OTHER BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical knowledge in landscaping, resource management, erosion control,

revegetation, fire prevention

• Technical skills in trail building and repair, minor renovation, construction
• Technical skills with power tool use and maintenance such as chainsaw, brush

cutter, pole saw, hedge trimmer

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Civicorps has a culture of caring for each other, personally and professionally. We enjoy a
working environment that includes on-going staff activities, employee recognition
programs and much more. We are a family-friendly workplace.

Civicorps offers a competitive employee benefits package including:

• Health Plan Options, including mental health care. Select from Kaiser HMO or Aetna

PPO

• Dental and Vision
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off, with additional paid winter leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match
• Flexible Spending