Job Details

JOB SUMMARY

The Redwoods Rising Field Operations Supervisor will lead a team in planning and implementing road decommissioning and watershed restoration activities for the Redwoods Rising partnership. The Field Operations Supervisor will oversee a team of 4-5 technicians. The Supervisor will coordinate, schedule and develop project plans for the team in close coordination with the Field Operations Manager, project partners, and contractors. The Field Operations Supervisor will act as a working supervisor, with duties that include overseeing contractors performing restoration activities by interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. The Field Operations Supervisor will work closely with the Field Operations Manager, as well as in close coordination with National Park Service, California Department of Parks and Recreation, and Save the Redwoods League staff members.

This is a full-time, grant funded position, with funding secured for a 2-year term (with possibility of extension). The work will be seasonally variable and will be roughly split between office and field time. Field work will require hiking over rough terrain and driving off-road vehicles. Project sites are distributed throughout Redwood National and State Parks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Supervision
  • Schedule and coordinate the activities of a team of 4-5 technicians responsible for planning, overseeing, and inspecting contractors completing road decommissioning and watershed restoration.
  • Onboard and train new employees.
  • Serve as a primary liaison with the Redwoods Rising Field Operations Manager, National Park Service staff, and contractors.
  • Set and track annual performance plans, individual development plans, and goals for team members
• Project Scoping, Design and Planning
  • Development of agreements to perform work;
  • Review and interpret construction documents, specifications, photographs, foundational documents, and other existing documentation;
  • Development of cost estimates, statements of work and/or scopes of services, and other documents required for the procurement of design decommissioning, restoration and construction contracts;
• Project Management
  • Oversee and coordinate the execution of road decommissioning, road improvement, and watershed restoration projects;
  • Respond to concerns voiced by project stakeholders, resolve complex problems and conflicts to meet project goals, coordinate and implement needed solutions and modifications;
  • Monitor project schedules, inspect and document completed work, and perform project closeout activities;
  • Facilitate meetings, monitor project progress, and address unforeseen conditions;
  • Monitor project sites for safety;
  • Completes work according to state and federal permitting, policy, law, policy, and operating procedures as directed by agency representatives

• Technical Oversight and Expertise
  • Ensure contracted watershed restoration work achieves restoration goals within contractual limitations;
  • Apply knowledge of methods of road decommissioning, watershed restoration, geologic stabilization, riparian habitat creation, and habitat restoration;
• Communications and Outreach
  • Lead field tours and describe and interpret watershed restoration activities for a broad audience;
  • Direct day-to-day activities of up to 5 seasonal watershed apprentices, ensuring field safety and applied learning;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years of applied experience designing, planning, inspecting and/or overseeing watershed restoration operations
• A mix of experience with field operations, including managing crews, working with heavy equipment, etc
• Practical knowledge of land-based project implementation with the ability to manage and orchestrate the multifaceted nature of on-the-ground watershed restoration operations
• Knowledge of workplace safety (OSHA), federal and state labor laws, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated communication skills to support project planning, reporting, and collaborative partnership engagement
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities; verbal and written fluency in a language other than English is desirable
• A strong commitment to the League's cultural attributes - empowering, accountable, continuously improving, supportive and inclusive
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking in a dynamic, high-paced office/field work environment
• Strong computer skills are required: emphasis will be in the use of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Teams, as well as Google Suite and database software
• Flexibility to work variable hours depending on project needs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises a team of 4-5 Field Operations Technicians
• Direct day-to-day activities of up to 5 seasonal watershed apprentices, ensuring field safety and applied learning;

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent travel, predominantly within California
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record; driving of off-road vehicles required
• Some weekend and evening responsibilities, including overnight trips
• Long hours working in a forestland setting, particularly during the annual Normal Operating Season from June 15 to October 15
• Actively utilizes computers, working at a desk or office space and with laptop in the field
• Frequently required to hike through forest land, including walking on uneven ground, climbing over obstacles, and accessing remote locations
• Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
As a full-time hourly employee, you will be eligible for full benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan with an up to 8% match, three weeks of vacation annually plus paid holidays. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and internal/external equity considerations; the salary range for this position is $42-45/hour.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Save the Redwoods League is fully committed to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals. The League welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria. If you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.