Natural Resources Program Manager

Conservation Corps North Bays mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient sustainable and equitable community.

We achieve our mission by:

• Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work education employability civic engagement and leadership.
• Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
• Fostering diversity equity and inclusion
• Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
• Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Natural Resources Program Manager

Reports to: Director of Natural Resources

Directly Supervises: Two (2) Natural Resources Coordinators

Locations: Mandatory onsite management at Santa Rosa and San Rafael facilities weekly. Occasional work from home may be offered after 90 days.

Role with Agency: Member of the CCNB Management Team

Budgetary Responsibility: Natural Resources department budget

Employment Status: Exempt from wage and hour laws

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:45am-4:15pm every other Friday 7am-3:30pm Some evenings and weekends may be required.

SUMMARY

The Natural Resources Program Manager oversees elements of the Natural Resources department and is a member of the Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) management team. The Natural Resources Program Manager will take a leadership role in programmatic operational and administrative aspects of Natural Resources programs including: hiring and managing staff members developing and overseeing Natural Resources department policies and practices facilitating communication and integration of Natural Resources programs with CCNBs other programming creating a positive atmosphere to encourage learning and high quality project completion collaborating with other department staff to ensure the successful planning and execution of field projects planning and organizing safety and training programs ensuring the successful completion of all departmental administrative functions and tracking the departments budget. The position also supports the Director of Natural Resources by carrying out special projects as assigned and keeping the Director of Natural Resources apprised of the status of the Natural Resources programs in Marin and Sonoma Counties.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Build and maintain strong Natural Resources programs in Marin and Sonoma County. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and performance of Natural Resources programs activities and services ensuring that program goals are met.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Natural Resources Partnerships & Projects Natural Resources Coordinators and Director of Natural Resources to successfully meet field project objectives.
• Produce internal and external reports and communications materials in a timely and professional manner. Ensure all deliverables budgetary and other requirements are met and reported accurately.
• Manage department personnel in a manner that ensures all CCNB policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee the successful completion of all administrative functions within the Natural Resources department including PayCom crew output logs case records in Salesforce organization and maintenance of project photos and more. Review administrative tasks completed by field staff for accuracy and take corrective action as needed.
• Member of CCNBs Safety Committee. Oversee the successful implementation of safety program in collaboration with Natural Resources staff and CCNBs Safety Officer to proactively address safety concerns.
• Design and maintain staff and corpsmember training programs that align with industry best practices for field-based skills (chainsaw chipper fire fuel reduction trail construction and maintenance habitat restoration construction and carpentry etc.). Oversee the effective implementation of training programs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources staff to ensure staffing meets current and projected project needs.
• Assist in the creation of the Natural Resources department annual budget. Review and analyze budget updates throughout the year to direct spending plans.
• Collaborate with CCNBs Operations Department and assess needs related to Natural Resources tools equipment fleet and facilities to create plans for procedures security procurement maintenance and improvements.
• Collaborate with all CCNB departments regarding Natural Resources programs corpsmember performance career opportunities and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Provide short-term or long-term coverage of Natural Resources Coordinator duties as needed.
• Actively participate as a member of CCNBs Management Team to make organizational decisions and engage in company-wide initiatives and goals. Collaboratively resolve company-wide issues that emerge.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Four or more years of experience in a supervisory position preferably in a nonprofit or environmental organization.
• Experience and technical skills in natural resources management work such as habitat restoration fire fuel reduction trail construction and maintenance stream maintenance and restoration and erosion control.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent skills in time management prioritization and administrative functions. Experience with Microsoft Office suite especially Word and Excel.
• Experience developing budgets and managing expenditures for a variety of funding sources including fee-for-service contracts and grants.
• Strong commitment to CCNBs mission and organizational values and a proven ability to work with people from a wide variety of social economic and educational backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and mediate disputes.
• Must have superior communication skills both written and verbal to effectively represent CCNB with partner organizations in the community and in written reports and communications materials.
• Experience in supervising training and educating young adults and staff members. Knowledge of state and federal labor laws and general human resource practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations related to natural resources management landscaping construction and working in wilderness locations.
• Clean driving record and possession of a CA Class C drivers license.
• Bachelors degree in environmental science natural resources ecology earth sciences sustainability public policy business education or a related field.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain C27 Landscape Contractor license and act as the organizations Responsible Managing Employee is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Natural Resources Program Manager sometimes works outdoors around equipment and machinery walking on uneven ground and steep hillsides with exposure to excessive noise fumes and extremes in temperature. They may be expected to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs. and carry objects at least ½ mile. This position frequently uses special visual and auditory protective equipment. While performing the duties of this position the Natural Resources Program Manager is required to walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk or hear. Able to use hands to perform simple and power grasping and fine manipulation; to push and pull.

Additionally there are normal office working conditions and associated physical demands. For example on a continuous basis sit at a desk using a computer and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The Natural Resources Program Manager position is a full-time exempt position which is eligible for a full benefits package (Medical Dental Vision Chiropractic 403(b) and Paid Time Off). Salary for this position starts at $.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to $5000 gross paid as $2500 after six months of satisfactory performance and $2500 after one year of continued employment in good standing.

Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

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