Utah Conservation Corps Regional Coordinator

Overview

The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) has two openings for a Regional Coordinator (Program Coordinator I) - one in Logan, Utah and one in Moab, Utah.  This position is primarily responsible for supervision of field crews, oversight and delivery of seasonal trainings, and logistical support. The Regional Coordinator provides leadership and technical expertise to regional field staff, seasonal field logistics technicians, crew leaders and field crews, ensuring all field crew members are adequately equipped and prepared to work in a safe environment. Support of field crews and operations may include: visiting and mentoring crews at their project sites, training field crews, performing project site visits, managing logistics, scheduling work, maintaining tools and equipment, working in the field office, and assisting with crew member recruitment efforts.  This position reports to UCC's Operations & Logistics Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Supervises UCC field crews and support staff - 45%

• Supervises field office staff, AmeriCorps members, student employees and volunteers
• Completes mid-term and final evaluations for all Field Logistics Technicians, Crew Leaders, and Crew Members
• Ensures compliance with UCC, AmeriCorps, and USU policies, including enforcing disciplinary procedures when necessary
• Oversees the day-to-day management of conservation projects
• Supports specialty crews (e.g. women's , LGBTQIA , accessibility surveying, bicycle, veterans, youth, etc.) as needed
• Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to field crews
• Conducts regular risk management and policy audits which includes collecting and reporting data
• Serves as a role model, resource, mediator, and advisor for crews
• Assists Operations Coordinator and Assistant Director in scheduling
• Performs quality control checks on crew-collected project data, safety forms, vehicle mileage and crew project hours

Trains field logistics technicians, crew leaders and members - 25%

• Trains and supervises up to 180 seasonal AmeriCorps members including: Field Logistics Technicians, Crew Leaders, and Crew Members.
• Develops training courses such as:
  • o Trail maintenance and construction
  • o Proper tool use and maintenance
  • o Pre- and post-project planning and organization
  • o Chainsaw use and safety
  • o Critical incident scenarios
  • o Rig-up and de-rig procedures
  • o Vehicle inspections and maintenance
  • o Herbicide use, storage, and disposal
  • o Outdoor living skills, including Leave No Trace
  • o Food storage, meal preparation, and water purification
  • o Interpersonal skills including leadership, conflict resolution and constructive feedback
• Facilitates technical skills training for field crews, including the safe and proper use of chainsaws, crosscut saws, tool maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and white-water rafting
• Evaluates technical skill retention during field site visits

Serve as liaison between project partners and UCC to ensure efficient and effective project implementation - 20%

• Collaborates with project partners to plan equipment needs, work schedules, training needs, and data management
• Develops and maintains Emergency Response Plans for all projects and trainings
• Compiles project data to create and submit reports to project partners and UCC administrative staff
• Attends weekly program staff meeting to report on field crews and projects
• Participates in UCC's strategic planning meetings
• Nominates members and projects for awards
• Collaborates with UCC Leadership Team to develop and implement projects
• Reviews UCC policies & expectations

Manage, maintain, and purchase tools and equipment - 10%

• Manages inventory and develops equipment checkout systems
• Purchases and maintains tools, equipment, gear, and first aid supplies including proper storage
• Report monthly on mileage tracking spreadsheet for crew vehicles so that vehicles expenses are routed to appropriate accounts
• Manage and maintain the physical office space for the regional office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of conservation corps, natural resource field work, or equivalent experience with at least 2 years of leadership responsibilities
• Experience supervising full-time & seasonal staff
• Ability to complete physically demanding conservation projects in remote locations with variable weather conditions
• Knowledge of field training planning and execution along with a willingness to attend technical skills trainings
• First Aid and CPR certified and a willingness to attend and certify as a Wilderness First Aid instructor
• Trail building experience and the ability to develop and implement training courses for members
• Chainsaw training and experience and the ability to qualify as B Faller
• Experience and understanding of working within the confines of State and Federal regulations, policies and process
• Job offer contingent upon a successfully passed background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Wilderness First Responder certification
• Trail building, layout and maintenance experience
• Commercial pesticide applicator license
• Chainsaw fleet management experience
• Mapping programs and data collection experience
• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental education, conservation, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Program leadership, professional development, and mentoring experience
• Basic word processing and data management skills
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, conflict management, and partnership-building skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of AmeriCorps/National Service, community volunteerism, environmental education, non-profit organizations, and natural resource conservation issues

Required Documents

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Advertised Salary

ADA

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects.  Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

University Highlights

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.

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Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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*updated 11/2022