Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Restoration Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for direct supervision of the CCLB Restoration Department and for the planning, coordination, and business development of conservation projects that include but are not limited to environmental education, habitat restoration and management, wildfire fuels reduction, wildlife surveying, environmental compliance, natural resource management, urban forestry, and community beautification & greening, along with developing and monitoring project budgets, reports, and grant writing and management.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate restoration projects and their crews
• Oversee and manage the restoration crew supervisors
• Write and manage restoration grants and budgets
• Inventory and oversee restoration project materials, supplies, and equipment

Coordination :

• Collaborate closely with the Restoration Project Manager to guarantee the success of restoration initiatives throughout their entire lifecycle. This encompasses everything from grant application and project execution to project oversight, closure, and report generation.
• Grant writing and reporting of restoration projects
• Curriculum development and instruction of restoration training opportunities (e.g., wildland fire and chainsaw training, hand and power tool training, invasive and native plant identification training, nesting bird survey training, and trail maintenance training).
• Coordinate field supervisors and their crews for daily operations as well as overnight spike/hitch projects
• Coordinate restoration projects and programs with project partners and sponsors.
• Conduct weekly site visits to project work sites to ensure crews are working
• Communicate and coordinate with project sponsors, including state and federal government entities such as the USFS, CA State Parks, and other agencies and non-profit organizations such as the Catalina Island Conservancy and
• Provide regular supervision, training, and mentoring of Crew Supervisors.
• Prepare a weekly schedule for all restoration crews and projects and maintain Conservation Program Project Schedule(s).
• Conduct bi-weekly staff meetings on various organizational topics in coordination with the Restoration Manager and Restoration crew supervisors
• Prepare bi-weekly meeting agenda for restoration department meetings to provide updates to field staff and ensure proper safety protocols are being followed through various situational scenarios.
• Work with The Education Corps - Gateway Cities School to develop strategic plans for corpsmembers and their transitional development between Conservation Corps of Long Beach and The Education Corps - Gateway Cities School
• Work closely with the Lead Education Supervisor to write and develop training curriculum and instruct vocational education classes on various topics, including recycling/sustainability, urban forestry, and natural resource and vegetation management.
• Plan and conduct interviews and participate in the orientation of the new corpsmember applicants.
• Assist the Restoration Manager with the coordination and supervision of the corpsmember development and training programs.
• Manage equipment, project materials, safety equipment, and uniforms and oversee restoration budgets to ensure expenses are within budget.
• Prepare reports and present them to project sponsors, CCLB Board meetings, and City Council meetings.
• Record daily project metrics in the field and upload data and photos to the CCLB one drive.

Reporting and record-keeping

• Log and file daily metrics of all restoration projects on the shared metrics tracker sheet and complete monthly metrics reports to monitor project progress.
• Maintain equipment, repair or replace tools, track project needs, and report equipment and vehicle needs to the Operations Coordinator.
• Ensure field supervisors upload project photos weekly to the shared project photos folder.
• Ensure field supervisors scan daily timesheets at the end of each work day.
• Monitor restoration project budgets and spending and track expenses and hours.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final reports of all project activities.
• Represent the CCLB via professional conferences and outside training sessions.
• Manage and reconcile all budget expenses and revenues from all projects monthly to ensure budget milestones are met.
• Complete monthly mileage logs for all restoration projects and vehicles.
• Complete quarterly staff evaluations for field supervisors who report to the restoration coordinator

Supervision :

• Directly responsible for the supervision of Restoration field supervisors and their corpsmembers.

Reporting Procedures:

• Counsel, motivate and discipline individual corpsmembers as appropriate.
• Participate in staff and corpsmember trainings and meetings.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Wildlife and plant community identification skills for species common to California
• A background and experience in wildlife or conservation biology, habitat restoration, natural resource and land management, urban forestry, wildfire fuel reduction, ecology, environmental education, or environmental consulting and compliance.
• Three years of experience in working with young adults from a diverse social and ethnic background
• Three years of prior supervisory experience
• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbal instructions and directions.
• Proficiency in conservation, natural resource, and land management to effectively compose technical proposals and contracts for bids.
• Knowledge and appreciation of environmental conservation awareness. An affinity and ability to share and instruct environmental ethics with CCLB participants and staff.
• Possess good interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with public officials, community and public entities, and other constituents and stakeholders.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working in an office environment and sitting for extended periods
• Willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Comfortable walking with a heavy pack on a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid California Driver's License

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A. or B.S. in wildlife biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, environmental science, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, etc.)
• Experience nesting bird surveys
• Experience working with construction/utility companies
• Strong technical grant writing skills
• Familiar with environmental compliance and NEPA/CEQA
• Prior experience in supervising large teams and young adults
• Prior management experience with public or non-profit agencies
• 4x4 driving experience

Other Duties and Requirements:

• DMV print-out, Class C Driver's License
• First Aid/CPR certification is required as a condition of employment (or within 30 days of employment).
• Employment is contingent upon validation of a good driving record.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Salary and Benefits:

• $66,560.00 - $86,188.75 (reflects the entire pay range) based on a level of experience and education that exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Holiday Benefits

AA/EEO Statement
The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCLB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The CCLB expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CCLB's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.