Crew Supervisor

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping at-risk young people develop themselves since 1986.  To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission
The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.
Position Summary
The Crew Supervisor implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by using his/her leadership, supervisory and technical skills to develop the educational and work skills of young people enabling them to advance their own educational, personal and career opportunities.  The crew supervisor is responsible for the supervision, work project coordination, recruitment, education support, and other leadership responsibilities for a team of 5-12 program participants' ages 18-24 years old.  The Crew Supervisor provides the closest personal contact with corpsmembers in the work environment.  It is their ability to relate, train and motivate that enables the corpsmembers to create stronger ties to their communities through community involvement and service, explore avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment and develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people. 

Essential Functions

Motivates young people to fulfill their education, development and work plans and goals.
Provides corpsmembers the skills necessary to improve their employability.
Supervises the crew in the completion of service projects including trail maintenance/construction, restoration, and park construction projects
Supervises corpsmember crews while performing field instructions.
Ensures safe work practices, a safe work environment and the proper maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools.
Ensures that a consistent high quality of work is performed on various work projects.
At project worksites, serves as liaison between project sponsoring agency staff and supervisor.
Trains and guides the team in project development tasks.
Implements work projects timely and efficiently from start to finish.
Ensures appropriate equipment availability for the work crews to perform the work projects.
Maintains appropriate professional ties with community-based organizations and sponsors
Provides team support for community events and promotes community involvement in team projects.
Plans and carries out assigned crew scheduling.
Prepares daily and monthly reports of project work assignments.
Counsels, motivates, provides constructive discipline and positive reinforcement for corpsmembers.
Completes at least ten (10) hours of staff trainings (i.e. effective supervision, basic computer skills, sexual harassment, proper chainsaw operation, defensive driving, conflict resolution and writing/grammar) annually.
Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
Working from home is not an option.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Please note that this job announcement is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice. 



Due to the organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements. 

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Demonstrate excellent analytical skills characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action.

Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.

Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.

Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.

Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.

Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations.

Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a team member in support of the overall project.

Ability to explain policies, procedures and directions and represent the Corps' philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including Corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.

Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.

Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others in the same.

Ability to effectively provide presentations, work demonstrations and instruction to others to promote and establish of culture of safety.

Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

Ability to work independently.

Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), software knowledge and Internet research ability.

High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.

Uses good judgment; evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes. 

Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.

Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.



Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required.

Minimum of six (6) months experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds in an outdoor setting.

Proficiency in using tools appropriate for various work projects that will include landscaping and litter abatement.

Proficiency in efficiently and safely removing large objects that require proper lifting techniques, moving or teamwork.

Competent level of computer skills (Microsoft Office Environment) and the ability to complete the necessary reports.

Associate of Arts and/or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; experience in leading a team in an outdoor setting; experience working with irrigation as it applies to the maintenance of them; knowledge of basic ecology and the LA River, preferred



Other Duties and Requirements

Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and be able to provide supporting documentation.

Ability to learn and use various data software platforms such as ArcGIS/Survey123 on a daily basis.

Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.

California Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.  Note: if you do not currently possess a California Commercial Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring the position to secure the Passenger Endorsement.

Standard multi-media first aid certification.  If you do not currently possess a standard multi-media first aid certification, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring this position to secure it.

Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)

Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.

Reference checks will be conducted.  Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.



Salary and Benefits

Hourly rate: $21.64 -$26.64 (reflects the entire hourly rate range). A starting hourly rate higher than $21.64 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (hourly rate range).

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefitswith100%employercoverage of costs for employee and 80% coverage for additional family members. 

3 weeksofvacationat hire;11paidHolidays and2 weeks of sicktimeaccruedper year. 

401k retirement plan with match of up to 4%.



Application Procedure

Complete application and provide resume and cover letter at www.lacorps.org.  The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.



Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion.  The interview will cover education and experience requirements.  Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.



AA/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

 

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer 

www.lacorps.org