Other Outdoor Multi-Watershed Monitoring Crew Leader
Job Description
Title: Crew Leader
Location: Durango, CO
Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Non-exempt
Start/end date: March 16th, 2020 – end of October 2020
Wages: $700 / week
Benefits: Includes health benefits. Food provided while in the field, uniforms, personal protective equipment, training in multiple rapid vegetation protocols and other development opportunities.
Position Summary:
This Multi-Watershed Monitoring Crew will work with watershed groups across the Southwest to perform vegetation surveying along streamside habitat in 4 watersheds in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Watershed groups include the Dolores River Restoration Partnership, Escalante River Watershed Partnership, Friends of the Verde River, and Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona. Vegetation monitoring is crucial to informing river restoration efforts across these watersheds that have been severely impacted by invasive species and other stressors.
The primary responsibility of this crew is to collect vegetation monitoring and species inventory data according to each watershed’s rapid monitoring protocol. This crew consists of two individuals (1 crew leader and 1 crew member) that will tie in and work closely with field staff from each watershed group in order to collect data. This crew is designed to be flexible to meet the evolving needs of each partnership. Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work and manage a crew remotely are essential for this Crew Leader position. While working (i.e. on-hitch), the crew will camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. Hitch schedules may vary between 4 days on, 3 days off to 8 days on, 6 days off. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time.
Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, i.e. Leave No Trace, and risk management. A variety of soft skills and technical competencies are required to be successful in this role. See below for core competencies:
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Mentorship
Integrate values pertaining to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the corps
Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics.
Foster 21st century work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork, creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability
Must be willing to follow and enforce all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent SCC. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program
Project Management & Implementation
Implement a 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is always maintained
Delegation of project work & investment among co-leader and crew
Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems
Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff
Risk Management
Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health
Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety
Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans or large SUVs with trailers
Administration
Meet all deadlines for documentation, i.e., timesheets, evaluations, incident reports
Record all project related outcomes and deliverables.
Manage food budget and credit card for purchases.
Minimum Qualifications:
Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission
Ability to effectively and manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50-hour work week
Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
Must be adaptive, patient and able to maintain a positive perspective throughout
Physically capable of standing and walking (at a minimum 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds, in upwards of 100 degree (F) heat
Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads. Willingness to constantly teach and demonstrate best driving practices.
Botanical identification training/experience
Must be able to speak, understand and write English
Relevant Bachelor’s degree (preferably in botany, range science, wildlife or conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, watershed science, environmental science, or other related field)
Must hold current/relevant medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED
Must be 21, have a clean driving record (insurable by SCC) and a current driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience with youth or young adults
Experience with SCC or other conservation corps or youth corps
Experience with experiential and/or environmental education
Experience with backpacking, wilderness living and travel, and LNT principles.
Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people
Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with others
Strong conflict resolution skills
ArcGIS certification or experience, including use of ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and Arc Collector
Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others
How to Apply
Upload resume, cover letter and complete the Crew Leader application at https://sccorps.org/leadership-opportunities Any questions can be addressed to: Emily Kasyon, Watershed Programs Coordinator: ekasyon@conservationlegacy.org2101 total views, 1 today