FIRE Foundry Fuels Crew Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Conservation Corps North Bay's mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.

We achieve our mission by :

• Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
• Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
• Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
• Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : FIRE Foundry Fuels Crew Supervisor

Department : Natural Resources

Reports To : FIRE Foundry Fuels Crew Coordinator

Location : San Geronimo, CA

FLSA Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws

Directly Supervises : 8-16 FIRE Foundry Program Participants

Role with Agency : Supervisory

Position Schedule : 40 hours : Monday & Wednesday 12pm-5pm.

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 7am-5 : 30pm.

Starting in January, Monday & Wednesday shift is 1 : 30-6 : 30pm

SUMMARY

The FIRE Foundry Supervisor will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters commitment to teamwork and learning for the FIRE Foundry Program. The FIRE Foundry Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of supervision for a crew of up to 16 young adults for the work experience portion. The FIRE Foundry Supervisor will lead the crew in successfully completing a wide range of fire fuel reduction projects as part of the FIRE Foundry program. The FIRE Foundry Program is a collaboration between Conservation Corps North Bay, Marin County Fire Department, and the College of Marin to establish a community-oriented wildfire prevention workforce by providing education, mentorship, job training and skills development for underserved, underrepresented, and underfunded youth in Marin County.

RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to) :

Leading crew members toward successful completion of fire fuel reduction projects such as shaded fuel breaks, pile burn preparation, invasive species removal, and other vegetation management projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The FIRE Foundry Supervisor works outdoors around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground and steep hillsides, with exposure to excessive noise, fumes and extremes in temperature. They may be expected to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs, and carry objects at least ½ mile. This position frequently uses special visual and auditory protective equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the FIRE Foundry Supervisor is required to walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk and hear. The FIRE Foundry Supervisor uses hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaches with hands and arms. The FIRE Foundry Supervisor uses hands to perform simple and power grasping, and fine manipulation; to push and pull.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The FIRE Foundry Supervisor position is a full-time, non-exempt position which is eligible for a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, 403(b) retirement, paid time off, and holiday pay). The starting pay for this position is $27.00-$29.00 / hour depending on experience.

TO APPLY

Email a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications, along with a current resume to : recruiter@ccnorthbay.org with "FIRE Foundry Fuels Crew Supervisor" in the subject field.

Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer