ACE Crew Leaders Flagstaff, AZ Jobs at Mellon Fellowships
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ACE Crew Leaders - Flagstaff, AZ
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore America's public lands. ACE has a national reputation for providing exceptional training and support to enable crews to safely and economically implement technically complex and physically demanding conservation projects for the US Forest Service, BLM, National Park Service, USFWS and numerous state and local land management partners.
LOCATION(S): Flagstaff, AZ
Job Title: Crew Leader
Exemption Status: Exempt
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
Typical Duties:
- Directly supervises his/her assigned crew according to the position description of ACE crew leader as primary responsiblity.
- As project/time permits, assists ACE Directors in the following responsibilities.
- Assists field operations manager and project managers in planning, scheduling, develping and coordinating conservation/environmental restoration projects for other crews.
- Makes recommendations for purchase of field supplies, tools, etc., following the operation manager's budget.
- Oversees maintenance and of tools, vehicles, field-related equipment, including organization of ACE equipment and supplies.
Other Requirements:
- Must maintain a positive, constructive work environment conducive to team dynamics.
- Must maintain timely, effective communication with crew, project partners and project manager,
- Must enforce the use of appropriate safety procedures in all tasks.
- Must maintain optimal physical health, including a drug-free lifestyle.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
ACE Crew Leaders must have the following:
- Over 21 years of age at time of application
- Valid driver's license for a minimum of three years
- Ability to obtain commercial applicator license in South west states.
- Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in conservation/environmental restoration operations.
- Considerable knowledge of safety procedures applied to field operations.
- Knowledge of principles of young adult development, team-building and motivational techniques.
- Ability to manage, mentor and train members of crew professionally and productively.
- Experienced in the use of the use of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, and rigging equipment etc
- Ability to coordinate the activities of culturally and economically diverse employees to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Ability to adapt to surrounding work environment and conditions that can change frequently.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, and often under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex safety issues
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with corpsmembers, partner agency staff, and the general public.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow ACE systems and processes including supervisor key responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must secure Wilderness First Aid/Adult CPR/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications within 14 days of employment and maintain certification.
- Must submit to a criminal background check prior to hire. Persons convicted of a felony are not eligible for appointment to this classification.
Compensation: Salary, $560, weekly
Benefits: We offer health, dental & vision, paid vacation, sick leave & designated Holidays for qualified employees.
To Apply: https:/usaconservationstaff.applicantpool.com/jobs/ to fill out an application. You must include a resume, one-page cover letter and three professional references. Qualified applicants will be contacted by email to arrange an interview. Applicants must follow all application instructions in order to be considered for this opportunity.
Deadline: Open until filled. [Add specific deadline here]
American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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