Conservation Corps Crew Supervisor: Public Works & Training

Seattle Parks and Recreation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Conservation Corps is seeking a skilled Supervisor to lead public work crews, plan and supervise capital and maintenance projects such as fencing, landscaping, and tree planting, and coordinate with City departments. This front-facing leadership role reports to the Sr.

Supervisor and Crew Chief and supports up to 50 participants annually, including people experiencing homelessness, providing pathways to stable housing and employment.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in construction, grounds maintenance, streambed rehabilitation, or a closely related field, plus one year of volunteer or paid experience which required supervising special populations.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods; may require nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; First Aid card and possibly a Washington Public Pesticide license may be required after employment.
• Excellent communication, customer service, de-escalation and safety awareness; initiative and time management; teamwork; flexibility.
• Good attendance history; proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with work order-based systems.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and equipment used in grounds maintenance and public works; experience supervising ethnically diverse, low income, homeless and unemployed adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise WTE crews and volunteers in SCC work-training programs.
• Plan and implement capital and maintenance projects (fencing, landscaping, tree planting) meeting specifications.
• Coordinate SCC projects with City departments, agencies, and community groups.
• Train, evaluate, and supervise SCC participants; provide work-skills and life-skills training; refer participants to support services.
• Plan and execute neighborhood cleanups and other community projects, securing permits.
• Conduct public presentations and support outreach and promotional activities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and oversee volunteers and WTE staff; performance evaluation and discipline.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and project cost estimates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Work orders

Supervisory skills

Education

Two years of work experience in construction/grounds maintenance/streambed rehabilitation or related field with supervisory experience

Tools

First Aid card

Pesticide license (possible)

Job description

Seattle Conservation Corps is seeking a skilled Supervisor to lead public work crews, plan and supervise capital and maintenance projects such as fencing, landscaping, and tree planting, and coordinate with City departments. This front-facing leadership role reports to the Sr.

Supervisor and Crew Chief and supports up to 50 participants annually, including people experiencing homelessness, providing pathways to stable housing and employment.