Project Supervisor Jobs

Seasonal Full-time position. The position can last 4 to 6 months. The incumbent of this position will teach trainees technical skills of forestry fuel load reduction and vegetation management while assisting and creating career pathways for trainees. Project activities include hand-cutting small trees, piling, and removing or lopping scattered debris. Tasks could also include land preparation, reforestation through planting or direct seeding, and application of treatment to control insects, diseases, or competing vegetation. Due to the geographical location of the proposed work site, the crew may be deployed to stay overnight on-site for up to 5 consecutive work days. SCOPE OF WORK : This position is responsible for the supervision of corps members to foster and encourage the development of good work habits, including timeliness, punctuality, neatness, and ethics. The incumbent of this position will teach corp members technical skills that can be used in obtaining employment while ensuring projects are completed within timelines and meet industry standards. QUALIFICATIONS 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 essential functions. Knowledge of management principles involved in leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources; Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, this includes customer needs, assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Ability to challenge and teach young adults; Ability to provide strong leadership and serve as a model for corp members; Skill in managing own time and the work time of others; Skill in instructing others in performing hands-on related tasks; Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience including previous supervisory experience; Two years of college, vocational or technical training is strongly preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possess of auto, California driver's license, and proof of auto insurance. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position reports to the Sr. Program Coordinator and or Department Director and is responsible to supervise, directing, and instructing corps members in all phases of the Corps daily operations. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Counsels, coaches, supervises, motivates, directs, and coordinates a crew of young adults in a rigorous work program. Maintains discipline by enforcing corps discipline procedures and adherence to program goals and mission. Creates positive crew morale and builds teamwork by working alongside corp members and setting the work pace. Works closely with SCC staff to ensure Corp members' goals are being met. Provides accurate documentation of crew member participation, attendance, and work hours. Follows project plans and schedules and supervises the crew's daily and weekly activities. Ensures the work done meets industry standards for quality and crew productivity to ensure quality work. Ensures safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment. Looks over a proposed project to determine how and when the work will be performed, including prep work that must be completed before the project starts. Ensures safety at the assigned work site and the safety of all Corp members by enforcing CSET, CalTrans, and State Safety Standards. Schedules with supervisor and youth development staff all manpower required at their job location. Reviews projects and keeps supervisor updated on progress. Maintains site records of accidents, delays affecting schedule, and unforeseen conditions. Holds Safety meetings with onsite personnel and corp members. Participates in staff and corps member meetings. Performs other duties including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures. SKILLS & ABILITIES: Upholds company principles and practices to the highest degree and represents the agency in a professional manner. In-depth knowledge of and ability to teach trades skills to corp members. Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safe operations for the protection of people, data and property. Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Knowledge of materials, methods, and common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices used in the process of projects. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others, the understanding of the well-established principles, practices, policies and procedures. Ability to perform successfully under moderately stressful conditions, respond immediately to crisis situations, and to balance priorities within and between work sites. Must be able to work under pressure and can work with different types of personalities. Ability to work independently as well as with others. WORK CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT: The physical conditions 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 essential functions.? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally work in confined spaces.? The employee must occasionally lift 60 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds. SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DESCRIPTION Classification: Project Supervisor Date Established: 6/01/13Department: SCC Reports To Sr Program Coordinator While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving traffic and mechanical parts, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is exposed to outside weather in cold, hot, wet, and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment could be moderate to loud. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. Candidate Screening Process Only complete applicant information will be evaluated by the screening committee as soon as possible after the closing date. Application materials will be evaluated to determine how fully the applicant meets the Desirable Qualifications. This evaluation process will determine which applicants may be invited for an interview. The most successful interviewees will be invited to a second interview. All costs incurred as a result of the application/selection process shall be borne by the applicant. Note: Incomplete applicant information will not be forwarded for consideration in the hiring process. All documents received become the property of CSET and will not be returned. Human Resources will not copy any of the materials submitted for the applicant. Notice to all candidates for employment The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. This requirement applies to both United States citizens and aliens. Community Service Employment Training, Inc. is an equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to equal opportunity and treatment in all aspects of its relations with staff members, without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or disability. Salary Range Starts: $21.41 hourly Deadline: Until the Position is filled Service Area: Delano and Wasco (Kern County) Hours/week: 40