Natural Resource Project Lead & Field Trainer

San Joaquin County Office of Education; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton, CA is seeking a Project Specialist within the Greater Valley Conservation Corps to supervise corpsmembers and staff in the Natural Resource Division.

You will lead habitat restoration, fuel-load reduction, lite construction, landscape maintenance, urban forestry, trail-building, and ensure safety, training, performance evaluations, and project oversight for multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to work weekends and have the flexibility to work various work shifts.
• Previous experience in natural resource management, environmental studies, and/or vocational training.
• Experience in using a variety of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise corpsmembers and staff within the GVCC Natural Resource Division.
• Lead, direct, and oversee habitat restoration and related projects.
• Coordinate training, safety, and performance evaluations.
• Review plans, bid on projects, and ensure project completion and scheduling.

Skills

Natural resource management

Environmental studies

Vocational training

Tool use

Team leadership

Workplace communication

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton, CA is seeking a Project Specialist within the Greater Valley Conservation Corps to supervise corpsmembers and staff in the Natural Resource Division.

You will lead habitat restoration, fuel-load reduction, lite construction, landscape maintenance, urban forestry, trail-building, and ensure safety, training, performance evaluations, and project oversight for multiple assignments.