GOCC Crew Lead

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 21,866 - 31,143; Full time

Job summary

An outdoor recreation organization in Colorado is seeking a crew supervisor to lead a team in various conservation projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in outdoor education or park operations. Responsibilities include mentoring crew members, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring workplace safety. Personal drivers license and ability to communicate professionally are essential. This role includes potential overnight travel and training in safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• At least six months of experience in coordinating and leading teams.
• Must possess a current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors a crew of four.
• Coordinates daily operations for multiple projects.
• Enforces safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Protocols

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in outdoor recreation or related field

Job description

Location

Grand Portage National Monument, Resource Division

Closing Date

When Filled

Wage Range

19.24

Description

Supervises and mentors a crew of four GOCC crew members, ages 17-35, (17-30 for all applicants, 30-35 for military veterans). Coordinates and leads the day-to-day operations of the field crew to complete a diversity of projects for multiple agencies and park partners. Projects may include trail maintenance, hazard tree removal, vegetation view-shed management, maintaining natural resource monitoring equipment. Assists in training crew members in areas including, but not limited to, field and park safety protocols, proper tool use, sawyer certification, wildland fire certifications, and Leave No trace principles. Maintains a safe working environment and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Education

High school diploma/GED equivalent. At least one-year in a college program, leading to an associate or bachelor's degree in outdoor recreation, land management, or related field. Six-months experience in outdoor education, park operations, or supervising conservation or youth crew preferred. Must possess a current driver's license.

Qualifications

Must be over 18 years of age. Must demonstrate six months or more of previous experience in coordinating and leading crews on a variety of conservation, resource, and recreation management tasks and projects. Previous experience in training and providing leadership on all aspects of work-place safety. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with managers, community members, public and crew. Over-night travel and camping may be required within the park, the Superior National Forest/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and Isle Royale National Park.

Grand Portage requires a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all positions. American Indian Preference will apply.