Crew Supervisor

Department: Field Operations

Reports to: Natural Resources Manager and Recycling Manager

Directly Supervises: Corpsmembers

Compensation: $25-$27 per hour based on experience

Classification: Non-exempt, Full-Time

Organization Summary

San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) provides professional job‐training and educational development opportunities for individuals 18‐26 years of age through a variety of environmentally focused, community service‐based programs. In coordination with job‐training and educational attainment, SFCC offers wrap‐ around services, such as housing assistance and mental health and wellness referrals, aimed at reducing social and financial barriers, and uplifting low‐income and disadvantaged communities in San Francisco. SFCC focuses on two job‐training pathways: natural resources management and recycling. Natural resources management projects include habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, plant care and farming, landscaping maintenance, and trail building. Recycling projects include the collection of and education around recycling beverage containers, e‐waste, waste tires, and used oil.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • A crew supervisor is primarily responsible for the completion of project work through the direct daily supervision of program participants, known as Corpsmembers, at project sites.

  • Provide daily support and supervision to Corpsmembers at project site to complete projects on time and on budget.

  • Conduct Corpsmember project‐specific trainings and ensure that all safety procedures are followed at the project site.

  • Successful Crew Supervisors also act as positive role models, making significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning.

  • Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, training of proper workplace safety procedures, hands‐on tool use, professionalism, and teamwork.

  • Crew supervisors should be readily available to work on both natural resources and recycling projects, as needed.

  • Crew supervisors empower Corpsmembers to achieve their educational goals, while assisting the Field Operations and Corpsmember Development teams in trainings at the project site and/or in classroom settings.

  • Successful crew supervisors are expected to perform day‐to‐day administrative tasks associated with Corpsmember reporting, project data tracking, and disciplinary reporting and enforcement.

  • Crew supervisors are responsible for following and implementing all SFCC policies and procedures, in coordination with the Field Operations and Corpsmember Development teams, around safety, behavior, and performance.

  • Act independently or in conjunction with the Field Operations and Corpsmember Development teams to resolve attendance and behavior issues.

  • Coordinate daily with Field Operations team to successfully dispatch crews to project sites on time and with the appropriate equipment.

  • Maintain and properly care for all project equipment and vehicles.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Earned High School Diploma or GED

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate young adults from a wide variety of social, economic, and educational backgrounds.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and mediate disputes in a positive fashion.

  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work in adverse weather conditions.

  • Desire and ability to work in a fast‐paced and diverse environment.

  • At least 2 years of project experience in a supervisory capacity. – required.

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff to work collaboratively. - required.

  • Microsoft Office Suite software and databases. – required.

  • Effective conflict resolution skills. – required.

  • Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 3 months of hire. – required.

  • Clean DMV record, with the ability to earn a California Class B driver’s license

Strongly Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in a related field, especially focused on natural resources management, landscaping, horticulture, or recycling or other equivalent experience preferred.

  • Understanding of recycling, waste management and/or conservation preferred.

  • Experience in the operation of passenger vans, box trucks and trailers preferred.

  • Knowledge of hand and power tools preferred.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls. Also, the employee may be required to lift to 75 lbs., pull up to 150 lbs., reach with hands and arms, and perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Other situations include sitting at a desk while using a computer and in meetings; driving or riding in a flatbed truck for long periods of time; intermittently twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk and climbing ladder to a flatbed truck.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, 403 (B), FSA, and Commuter

To Apply

The SFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The SFCC does not discriminate against any individuals on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical condition, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Americans With Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, protect qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the employer.

COVID-19 considerations:

SFCC is committed to slowing and stopping the transmission of COVID-19. All stave is required to follow the state and local legal directives, which include wearing a mask in all public spaces when required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION OF MY EMPLOYMENT, THE ORGANIZATION OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE.