Restoration Project Manager

Organization Summary

Since 1987, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) has worked to help youth realize their potential while serving the Gateway Cities area. As a state-certified Corps, CCLB is positioned to offer its Corpsmembers access to a variety of environmental work experiences while also facilitating personal development opportunities. More than 12,000 youth and young adults have benefitted from our unique program, and over 1,500 have received a high school diploma while working with us. We continue to serve local youth as we work towards achieving our vision of a world where all youth and young adults thrive, are resilient, have equitable access to opportunity, and are stewards of our community and the environment.

Mission
The primary mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to support young people in realizing their potential through work, service, conservation, and education.

Position Summary

The Project Manager adds value to the mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) by using their professional skills to develop and maintain the CCLB’s goals. Reporting to the Director of Projects and Training, the Restoration Project Manager is responsible for managing and planning 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. Additionally, the Project Manager would be responsible for corresponding, creating and nurturing relationships with project sponsors, and all project technical administration including project updates, reporting, permits and other associated paperwork.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate crews of young people in a demanding work/educational program.
• Lead the restoration department’s staff through effective management, structure and positive direction while implementing organization policy and procedure.
• Create and foster cooperative efforts across additional CCLB departments.
• Bridge communication and compliance efforts between the Restoration Department, Finance and the Director of Projects and Training through effective budget tracking, expenditures and financial performance related to projects, training and staff specific to the department.

Management Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the Coordinator or Senior Coordinator who will directly report to this position.
• Collaborate with the Director of Projects and Training to commit to successful department initiatives and procurement of additional restoration projects.
• Supervise and oversee CCLB crews in the completion of restoration projects including: environmental education, habitat restoration and management, wildfire fuels reduction, wildlife surveying, environmental compliance, natural resource management, urban forestry, and community beautification & greening.
• Manage restoration projects and programs with project partners and sponsors in coordination with the Restoration Coordinator and direction of the Director of Projects and Training.
• Foster relationships and develop relationships with Federal and State entities, non-profit organizations and any additional project sponsor.
• Coordinate site visits to project work sites and provide oversite of the process.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable work environment that supports staff development and organizational goals.
• Responsible for reviewing invitations to bid, construction drawings and specifications for use in preparing proposal estimates and bids.
• Prepare schedules, budgets and work plan documents during all phases of restoration projects.
• Assists with planning, organizing, managing and evaluating the work projects, corpsmembers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Participates in establishing project plans and initiatives to meet program goals and objectives; implements plans, work projects, processes, procedures and policies required to achieve overall department performance results.
• Provides leadership and manages program staff to develop and maintain a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the CCLB mission, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment.
• Participates in the analysis and redesign of work processes and associated with program and individual projects requirements; review progress against timelines and budgets, develops project reports and related materials.
• Serves as an expert program resource; provides training and technical assistance to program staff; interprets program policies and associated regulations; trains, advises and assists restoration department staff (Coordinators and Crew Supervisors) and evaluates their consistency and effectiveness in determining restoration project impact and environmental influence by accompanying them in the field; visit job sites to personally inspect progress on each project; conducts daily safety training program.
• Ensures site safety of restoration projects; conduct safety training programs; makes final acceptance inspections and closes projects; oversees the preparation of completion notices and contract payment requests.
• Ensures high quality of work and executes plans to meet restoration project deadlines.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for restoration project sponsors, coordinating project implementation, leading meetings, and maintaining strong partnerships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Addresses employee performance and conduct issues through quarterly staff evaluations, counseling, corrective action, and disciplinary processes, including the presentation of written warnings and recommendations regarding appropriate disciplinary action.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Organizing and Planning– Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (oral and written). Characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-communication interactions.
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-discipline, and self-awareness.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills – characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations; extract and interpret implications of courses of action.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Ability to professionally represent the CCLB at professional conferences, events and external training/development sessions.
• Manage and reconcile all budget expenses and revenues from all projects monthly to ensure budget milestones are met.

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.
• Four plus years of experience in working with young adults from a diverse social and ethnic background
• Four plus 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 and contracts.
• 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
• Ability to pass a behind the wheel driver’s test

Preferred Education and Experience:

• B.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:

• California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes, validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California.
• Adhere to all CCLB policies and procedures.
• Support the CCLB Mission and Vision and model our Values.
• Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is also contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.
• CCLB performs background screenings on employees offered employment.

Salary and Benefits

• $81,600.00 annually - $93,840.00 annually, range 17 (reflects the entire pay range) based on a level of experience and education that significantly 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.