Crew Supervisor
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POSITION: Crew Supervisor
Full-Time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt
RECRUITMENT ID: 788
COMPENSATION: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
LOCATION: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER), Butte Creek Ecological Preserve (BCEP), and contract project sites. The expectation is the position will report to BCCER the majority of the time and work will be split between BCCER and contract work in the surrounding community; Candidate must be a California resident at the start of the position
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Ecological Reserves Project Manager, responsibilities include both programmatic elements and maintenance.
Programmatic Elements
Carry out vegetation management on the Reserve or in surrounding community in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of tools
Serve as first point of contact with project sponsors and ensure clear communication of contract expectations, safety, and accountability
Assist in designing projects on the Reserve and contracted projects
Responsible for the supervision of employees, interns and volunteers
Assist in developing and implementing training for the crew
Responsible for ensuring crew safety and project regulatory compliance
Supervise the completion of projects through tracking and reporting
Assists with planning and implementing pile burns and prescribed burns
Maintenance Elements
Responsible for ensuring proper tool maintenance for contract and project work
Assist with shop inventory, organization, and protocol development
Performs field work including, but not limited to, invasive plan eradication; fence repair; road and trail maintenance using a variety of hand and power tools
Assist in facilities maintenance and minor repairs
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Experience performing duties similar to those described above
An understanding of conservation of natural and open space resources
Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of constituents including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the reserves, faculty and staff
Experience supervising others
Experience implementing and ensuring safety compliance
Manage time and complete tasks independently
Sedentary and physical labor
Capacity/willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds unassisted
Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science or related field
Knowledge of native and non-native plan species
Basic Knowledge and Understanding of CEQA
Familiarity with a variety of hand tools including chainsaws, brush cutters and small equipment
Basic Fire Fighter II or equivalent
Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training S-212
BENEFITS: Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; 14 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application and announcement can be located on our website. In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following:
Resume
Any relevant certifications
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application deadline is August 9, 2021. Open until filled.
Applications can be submitted:
BY EMAIL:
csejobs at csuchico.edu
BY DROPBOX:https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/52837faf7a7647439c0236a9e58b8b94
For questions, please contact Chico State Enterprises Human Resources office:
BY PHONE: (530) 898-6811 or VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.csuchico.edu/cse/
The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non-profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
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