BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS CAMP SUPERVISOR, CALIF CONSERVATION CORPS

The Relief Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor (BCTCS) fills multiple vital roles within the Backcountry Trails Program (BCTP).

The Relief BCTCS functions as a trainer and mentor to our six other Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisors (BCTCS) providing guidance, support, and direction. Therefore, the incumbent must be strongly familiar with not only the duties of the BCTCS, but also the challenges of the position. The Relief BCTCS will:

• -visiting supervisors in the field to assess and provide feedback on crew strengths, challenges, and level of technical ability.
• Assist with documentation and investigation of disciplinary and safety incidents and make recommendations to Program Manager.
• Evaluate relationship between the CCC and sponsor representatives and provide guidance and direction to Backcountry Trail Camp Supervisors and sponsors.

The Relief BCTCS will, when needed, function as a relief supervisor and thus perform the duties of the BCTCS. This includes the following:

• Working with sponsor representatives to supervise, train, evaluate, counsel and motivate corpsmembers both on work projects and in camp.
• Ensure the health and safety of all crew members during work and off work activities and enforce all CCC safety policies.
• Document, investigate, and carry out disciplinary procedures up to and including separation.
• Submit weekly project safety reports. Submit all required workers compensation paperwork on time.
• Complete all other administrative duties of the position.

The Relief BCTCS will also function as a program coordinator by performing the following duties:

• -plan, organize, and facilitate program recruitment presentations and dissemination of program recruitment materials throughout the CCC and other state and local corps programs, as well as with non-CCC applicants. Take lead with interviewing, selections and placement of applicants.
• Supervise the BCTP program assistant.
• Assist with conducting pre-season Sponsor/Supervisor training. Assist with corpsmember orientation and training which will include taking a lead role in scheduling, teaching and providing necessary logistical support.
• Assist with purchasing uniforms, equipment, and tools to prepare for the season. Arrange for vehicle maintenance and repairs as needed to ensure safe transport of crews. Assist with all other technical and logistical support duties of the program as needed.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and carrying out of the end of the season program debriefing and close-out.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The reporting location is 3517 W Street, Eureka, CA 95503, however, this position is field-based for the entire duration of the appointment. This position requires extensive travel. Incumbent will live and work in remote, isolated backcountry settings for five continuous months far from immediate medical services. Personal communication with people outside of the program (friends, family, spouses/partners, etc.) is extremely limited and infrequent. Mail is the primary means of personal communication with those on the outside and it is received and delivered on an irregular basis. Personal phone use will not be available once you’re in backcountry locations.

Incumbent will be exposed to the following adverse environmental conditions: rain, snow, extreme heat (90+ degrees Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below freezing), dry weather, lightning, high amounts of dust, camp and forest fire smoke, elevations ranging from 2000-14,000ft. Work is extremely physically demanding and requires daily hiking that ranges from 3-20 miles in one day over rugged, steep, uneven terrain while carrying 40-60lbs in your backpack at a minimum pace of 3mph.

Incumbent will live and work around stock animals (horses and mules) and can be exposed to environmental hazards such as wildfires and smoke, avalanches, falling trees, etc. and wildlife hazards such as deer, poisonous insects and snakes, bears, mountain lions, etc.

Incumbent will live in backcountry camps with 13-20 other people in primitive conditions. There are no modern conveniences or luxuries (e.g., warm showers, beds, laundry machines, indoor bathrooms, and plumbing, etc.). Personal electronics such as music/video players, cell phones, etc. are not permitted for crewmembers while in the program. Incumbent will sleep in a personal tent on the ground and be near their crewmembers and sponsors. Incumbent will sometimes be required to sleep in a community tent with the entire crew. Incumbent may be required to sleep in a kitchen tent to protect the camp food from animals. Daily bathing and adhering to other personal hygiene standards are necessary. All food will be provided, but incumbent may be required to cook for their crew for long periods of time and will be required to cook for themselves on the weekend.

Incumbent will live and work under very regimented and structured conditions and required to follow federal and state regulations/policies pertaining wilderness living and travel. Incumbent will have very little personal free time and alone time throughout the season.

Minimum Requirements

• BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS CAMP SUPERVISOR, CALIF CONSERVATION CORPS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.