NCC Fall Crew Supervisor

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Challenge yourself as a leader of a 5-person crew while conducting critical conservation work in some of the West’s most beautiful areas. During the fall months, work and camp in the back country of the Sierra Mountains on the Rim to Reno recreational trail construction project, in the Spring Mountains working with the USFS on recreational trail maintenance projects, or in Eastern Nevada working on a chainsaw crew improving critical sage grouse habitat and reducing hazardous forest fire fuels.

The NCC is always looking for experienced crew supervisors to tackle day-to-day responsibilities of crew life. The NCC is looking to hire seasonal staff for the Fall 2012 field season for projects based from our Reno and Las Vegas field stations.

Compensation: $12 to $14 per hour based on field experience.

Timeline: August 20, 2012 — November 15, 2012

Locations: Reno or Las Vegas, NV

Projects  May Include: Trail building and maintenance, forest thinning, and habitat restoration.

Duties:
o Leading 5 member crews on a variety of challenging conservation projects.
o Enforcing NCC 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.
o Facilitate in-field education sessions.

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 4 field 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 driver’s license.  GPS experience desirable. Applicants are subject to a complete criminal FBI and state background check.