Project Specialist (Temporary), Greater Valley Conservation Corps, County Operated Schools and Programs

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

Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Greater Valley Conservation Corps Director, and the GVCC Program Manager, the Project Specialist is responsible for supervision within GVCC’s Natural Resource Division. The Project Specialist will lead, direct, and oversee corpsmembers and staff within the natural resource division, including but not limited to habitat restoration, fire fuel loads reduction, deconstruction, lite construction, landscape maintenance and design, urban forestry and trail-building and other projects as assigned. The Project Specialist will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning. Additional responsibilities include facilitating corpsmembers personal and professional development; providing training including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, and work place communication; developing proper work habits; providing quarterly evaluations; taking action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues; documenting performance evaluating staff and learning accomplishments; conducting projects in a safe manner; producing a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations of Greater Valley Conservation Corps. and clients; ensuring all equipment is properly cared for and oversight of safety trainings and scheduling; tracking work hours on a daily basis; and documenting project accomplishments. The Project Specialist will review plans, bid on projects, assure project completion, schedule, and provide project oversight and assistance with other duties as assigned.

Requirements / 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.