Position Description and Application
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with district staff to plan and lead trainings for new members in equipment use, and resource management techniques.
- Work with crews in the field to provide additional knowledge and training for specific projects.
- Coordinate with staff, partners, and crews on project details to ensure crews are properly equipped.
- Manage district fleet. Ensure trucks are DOT certified, working with Enterprise to schedule maintenance.
- Ensure shop spaces are properly equipped and organized for safe and efficient use.
- Purchasing of equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Assist crew leaders in managing crew dynamics.
- Conduct site safety audits to ensure crews are working safely and following Corps Policy.
- Attend and participate in district and organizational meetings to improve programming.
- Review work accomplishment forms to ensure accuracy in reporting.
Qualifications:
- Supervisory and programming experience (preferably with the 18-25 age group) and ability to problem solve and respond competently to situations associated with managing young
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal personnel management and external outreach.
- Initiative to act independently with minimal supervision and ability to multi-task and flexible with responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and facilitating
- Working knowledge of natural resource project management such as trail maintenance and construction, forest/prairie management, and wildlife habitat improvement including the use of herbicide.
- Ability to obtain the Iowa Pesticide Applicators Certification within the first 60 days of employment.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and working with diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with AmeriCorps and local, state, and federal natural resource
- Experience with use of hand and power tools, tree felling and chainsaw operations, and mechanical and construction skills.
- Experience with maintenance of equipment including power saws and hand tools.
- Experience with the use of trucks, trailers, and UTVs both on and off-road.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving
- Ability to pass DOT physical.
- Must meet minimum physical requirements and successfully pass annual work capacity test.