Public Works Crew Lead - Conservation Corps

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

12 paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) is looking to hire a skilled Supervisor to lead public work crews in delivering projects that strengthen Seattle’s infrastructure and community spaces. This front-facing leadership role is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising multiple staff members with a passion for public service.

SCC supports up to 50 participants annually, providing individuals experiencing homelessness with 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

De-escalation techniques

Safety awareness

Initiative

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work order systems

Job description

Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) is looking to hire a skilled Supervisor to lead public work crews in delivering projects that strengthen Seattle’s infrastructure and community spaces. This front-facing leadership role is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising multiple staff members with a passion for public service.

SCC supports up to 50 participants annually, providing individuals experiencing homelessness with pathways to stable housing and employment.