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Conservation Crew Supervisor
 Civicorps | |
$28.50 - $31.00 / hourly / full-time
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flexible benefit account, paid time off, long term disability, 403(b), retirement plan, company vehicle
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 United States, California, Oakland | |
| 101 Myrtle Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 11, 2025 | |
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CIVICORPS
JOB DESCRIPTION Conservation Crew Supervisor 11.21.2025 Conservation Program POSITION TITLE: Conservation Crew Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Conservation REPORTS TO: Conservation Program Coordinator Direct Reports: Corpsmembers/Students FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt LOCATION: Oakland, CA COMPENSATION: $28.50 - $31.00 / hourly / full-time Civicorps believes that education and workforce development are fundamental components of social change. Both are powerful levers to creating greater equity and opportunity in the Bay Area. Located in West Oakland, Civicorps is a dynamic non-profit that includes two social enterprises and a high-school diploma program. Civicorps' mission is to re-engage young adults, age 18-26, to earn a high-school diploma, gain job skills, pursue college, and embark on family sustaining careers. Through our unique mix of personalized academics, paid job training, trauma-informed support services, and pathways to college and careers, Civicorps helps resilient youth overcome barriers, cultivate their talents, and unleash their potential. You can learn more about our work by visiting our website: https://www.cvcorps.org/ POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to our Conservation Program Coordinator and joining a passionate team of fellow Supervisors who are committed to advancing economic opportunity for young adults, the Crew Supervisor will contribute to the goal of training youth in conservation and land management work. The Crew Supervisor directs a crew of Corpsmembers and handles the responsibility for monitoring all aspects of their assigned Corpsmembers' development within the framework of Civicorps programming. Civicorps has long standing contracts with land management partners in the East Bay that include Alameda County Flood Control (ACFC), East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD), and many others. The Crew Supervisor will play a major role in fostering partner relations, managing project completion, and facilitating learning opportunities with their crew. The Conservation Crew Supervisor has three major responsibilities: CIVICORPS JOB DESCRIPTION Conservation Crew Supervisor 11.21.2025 Conservation Program ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES Corpsmember Development: * Supervise Corpsmember crews of approximately 5-8 young adults * Responsible for Corpsmember safety through training, policy compliance, and supervision of crewmembers * Establish performance expectations and conducts verbal and written evaluations * Provide general and technical training to Corpsmembers * Enforce all Civicorps policies and procedures and utilizes the progressive discipline structure as appropriate * Monitor Corpsmembers' retention and transition out of the Civicorps Corpsmember program, including goal setting, career counseling and timely graduation if applicable * Work closely with Training and Wellness Teams to connect Corpsmembers with counselors and resources as needed Project Management: * Oversee the successful completion of crew's assigned project through communication with sponsor agency, appropriate planning and meeting specifications, as well as ensuring safe working procedures * Responsible for monitoring project progress, inspecting completed work for quality and quantity, and evaluating project success * Responsible for remaining at job site during lunch for paid on-duty lunch period since Corpsmembers may not be left unsupervised at any time Administrative: * Generate project progress and needs reports as directed for Civicorps and sponsor agency use * Responsible for all administrative functions of assigned crew including daily crew rosters, vehicle inspections, and various Corpsmember and project paperwork * Maintain, monitor and distribute assigned equipment and supplies * Prepare time sheets, incident and accident reports in timely manner MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working with young adults in education, youth development, or job training setting or bachelor's degree in relevant field of study * Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or ability to quickly obtain * Valid driver's license with ability to be placed on company insurance * A commitment to serving the resilient young adults of the East Bay and creating opportunities for their educational and career success CIVICORPS JOB DESCRIPTION Conservation Crew Supervisor 11.21.2025 Conservation Program * A commitment to advancing racial and social equity * Committed to environmental stewardship and diversifying the conservation workforce * Ability to work independently while also maintaining collegial and productive relationships with colleagues and our Corpsmembers * Strength in multi-tasking, goal setting, and workload prioritization * Ability to form collaborative relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders OTHER BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS * Technical knowledge in landscaping, resource management, erosion control, revegetation, fire prevention * Technical skills in trail building and repair, minor renovation, construction * Technical skills with power tool use and maintenance such as chainsaw, brush cutter, pole saw, hedge trimmer EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Civicorps has a culture of caring for each other, personally and professionally. We enjoy a working environment that includes on-going staff activities, employee recognition programs and much more. We are a family-friendly workplace. Civicorps offers a competitive employee benefits package including: * Health Plan Options, including mental health care. Select from Kaiser HMO or Aetna PPO * Dental and Vision * Employer Paid Long Term Disability * Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance * Paid Time Off, with additional paid winter leave * 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match * Flexible Spending Account for Health/Child Care * Professional Development opportunities through workshops and conferences Civicorps is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other unlawful consideration. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a prior record of arrest or conviction, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. Assistance and/or reasonable accommodations during the application process are available to individuals upon request. HIRING PROCESS CIVICORPS JOB DESCRIPTION Conservation Crew Supervisor 11.21.2025 Conservation Program Civicorps actively cultivates an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that we seek through our work to amplify in the larger world. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position and encourage applications from candidates whose lived experience gives them expertise in serving the communities we work with. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume addressing your qualifications and interest in this position with the subject line "(your first and last name): Conservation Crew Supervisor." No Phone Calls Please. We are eager to fill this key position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of having this position filled as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be invited to an initial brief screening interview via phone or video. Selected candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview. A final offer of employment will be contingent upon reference checks, ability to pass state and federal background checks, ability to be placed on company vehicle insurance plan, and a TB test. As a re-entry program, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We appreciate your time and interest in contributing your talents to the Civicorps' mission! We wish we could respond personally to all applicants, but only those chosen to interview will be contacted. NOTICE: The statements herein are intended to give a broad description of this job function and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned. For More Information: Visit the Civicorps website: https://www.cvcorps.org/join-us/job-opportunities/ | |