Job Description
The Restoration Supervisor I leads ecological restoration projects in the field, overseeing crew activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, and executing planting, seeding, and invasive species management to make a positive environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete ecological restoration work in the field, including planting, seeding, and invasive species management
- Supervise and lead Restoration Technicians and field crews to ensure project goals are met efficiently and safely
- Operate and oversee the use of equipment such as trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, skid steers, and GPS systems during restoration activities
- Conduct safety checks, safety meetings, and ensure compliance with safety protocols on-site
- Perform quality assurance on restoration tasks and equipment maintenance, taking corrective actions as needed
- Coordinate administrative tasks including timecard coding, expense reporting, and project documentation
- Collaborate with management to update project schedules, resource needs, and communicate progress
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent educational qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years of ecological restoration experience with a strong grasp of planting plans, environmental standards (such as E S, IPM), invasive species management, and prescribed burn operations.
- Holding valid S130 190 certifications as applicable.
- Proficiency in operating large trucks with trailers, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, chainsaws, skid steers, tractors, and sprayers.
- Strong background in identifying and executing equipment maintenance needs and procedures, with a proactive approach to minimizing downtime.
- Ability to mix and apply herbicides correctly and safely manage invasive species programs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to relay project updates, provide solution-based feedback, and ensure clear communication across all levels.
- Valid CPR-AED First Aid certification.
- A valid DOT medical card.
- A valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the applicable state(s).
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and exposure to insects such as ticks and mosquitoes, and poisonous plants such as poison ivy.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule includes field work with travel up to 75% within the region
Work environment perks include outdoor work in various weather conditions, exposure to insects and poisonous plants, and use of equipment such as GPS, sprayers, trucks, UTVs, and machinery
Additional benefits include safety training, equipment oversight, crew training, quality assurance, administrative coordination, and contributing to environmental restoration projects
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