Ecological Restoration Crew Leader

The Pizzo Group • St. Charles, IL

5d • $22 - $25

About The Position

Supervisory position performing and supervising day-to-day operations of extensive
fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions. Work will include
conducting administrative tasks in both the field and office; loading and unloading material and
equipment from trucks and other vehicles; operating vehicles and other large equipment; managing
assigned team members and providing clear, concise instructions regarding tasks required for
carrying-out necessary activities at each site; and directing, supervising and/or performing brush
or tree clearing and other site preparation activities using small engine equipment and hand tools.
The installation of plants, seed and erosion control materials; stewardship activities including
mowing, hand pulling, herbicide application and prescribed fire. Work requires the handling of
herbicides, fertilizers, oils, fuels and other various chemical products.

Requirements

• Ability to perform all job functions as they pertain to Restoration Technician team members
• Fluent in the English language (written and spoken)
• Proficient in basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, decimals and fractions)
• Proficient in basic geometric functions (area, volume and angles)
• Proficient in basic measurement units (inches, feet, ounces, pounds), techniques and tools (tape measures, measuring wheel)
• College degree in biology, environmental sciences, natural resources or similar and a minimum of one (1) year of documented field experience in ecological restoration; or a minimum of two (2) years of documented field experience in ecological restoration
• Demonstrated ability to perform ecological assessments for stewardship and invasive control
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute large-scale planting and seeding operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in the repair and maintenance of all small equipment associated with prescribed fire, including hand tools, backpack pumps, drip torches, trouble shooting, fire pumps, etc.
• Zero (0) PPE audit violations for a minimum six (6) months
• Zero (0) driver violations or reports for a minimum six (6) months

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all day-to-day operations of assigned Restoration Team
• Adhere to and enforce company guidelines and policies
• Represent the Pizzo brand of quality and professionalism in your daily work and interaction with others
• Apply training to daily work
• The Restoration Team Leader is responsible for their own safety, the safety of their team and the safety of the general public.
• Communicate company philosophy, company values and expectations for professional conduct
• At the beginning of each workday, ensure assigned team members are clocked-in, document tardiness and/or absenteeism
• Communicate daily schedule and tasks
• Train assigned team members in standard KSAs, company policies/guidelines and leadership responsibilities
• Implement and maintain a merit system that recognizes team member efforts
• Conduct disciplinary actions when required and within given authority
• Communicate with clients and/or the general public, develop working relationships with site contacts
• Delegate supervisory responsibilities when required
• Understand and clearly communicate to assigned team members: o Project goals, objectives and expectations as defined by the designer and/or Contracting Manager o Task priorities according to identified projects goals and budgets or as otherwise defined by the Project Manager o Project requirements or restrictions provided within construction plans or specifications
• Ensure your team maintains a clean and safe workspace at all times
• Ensure all issued clothing (you and your team members’), equipment and tools are in good working order, ensure timely replacements or repairs as required
• Complete basic repairs to field equipment when necessary to complete the day’s work
• Report lost, damaged or malfunctioning equipment and tools to the Service Department and your supervisor at the end of each workday (even if you already repaired it)
• Inspect, maintain and operate vehicles and/or other machinery as required
• Ensure all herbicides, two-cycle fuels and drip torch fuel are accurately measured and mixed
• Accurately keep track of your daily material usage
• At the end of each workday compile, record and submit to your supervisor total team hours worked, total material usage, specific tasks completed, damaged/malfunctioning equipment and other relevant information on the appropriate forms
• Ensure that any work outside of the approved scope of services is approved, documented and processed according to established guidelines or as per project specific requirements
• Throughout the day photo document site issues, significant improvements, or other relevant details
• At the end of each workday ensure that vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools and materials/supplies are cleaned, repaired, re-stocked, organized and ready for the next day’s operations
• At the end of each workday ensure that reporting facility is cleaned and organized
• Participate in marketing events, networking events and/or professional development functions
• Conduct site surveys in anticipation of prescribed fire and assist in preparing burn plan(s)
• Conduct GPS data collection
• Provide technical information to Territory Manager(s) when requested
• As directed by Superintendent, work directly with Territory Manager and/or project designer to resolve project discrepancies
• Participate in the new employee interview and/or orientation process
• Participate in team member appreciation and/or recognition events
• Participate in the performance review process of assigned team members
• Attend required training sessions, certification programs or participate in self-study as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Supporting your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive—at work and beyond. A full list of benefits is available upon request prior to accepting the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level