Restoration Supervisor

Overview

RES is the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of ecological restoration and water resource solutions. To date, we have restored over 180 stream miles and 40,400 wetland acres and conserved and preserved 6,100 acres of endangered species habitats. RES operations include planting over 11,000,000 restorative trees and reducing over 240 tons of polluting nutrients. RES navigates and streamlines the environmental permitting process with solutions that balance economic development and ecological sustainability.

This position is approximately 10% at the RES field office, 90% in the field. The primary function of the Restoration Supervisor is to complete restoration work in the field and supervise Restoration Technicians.

What your day-to-day might look like?

• Completes work in the field, which includes all aspects of restoration work such as planting, seeding, erosion control methods, brush cutting, prescribed burning, herbicide application, field repairs and many other tasks.
• Possesses thorough understanding of what individual jobs entail as communicated verbally and through plans and specifications.
• Supervises Restoration Technicians in the completion of the work listed above. This includes assigning tasks to specific employees, coordinating tasks for maximum efficiency, judging competence and abilities of individual employees, ensuring safety, and training employees to do specific tasks. It also includes educating new employees on company procedures and policies.
• Maintains project records including Herbicide Application Data Forms, Post Burn Site Data Forms. This includes recording work complete and not complete on forms provided, turning in all paperwork after work is complete and communicating with the Project Directors/Managers to understand what work is to be billed.
• Submit all required paperwork in a timely fashion including but not limited to safety, timesheets, expenses and other as needed.
• Communicates with the customer, designer, engineer, owner, and general contractor regarding project status, schedules, and needs. The Construction Supervisor will present a positive, competent and professional demeanor to these individuals and to the public in general.
• Maintains equipment logs, report, document and coordinate equipment and vehicle repairs with relevant personnel.
• Coordinates and communicates with other company Project Directors/Managers to understand project goals.
• Monitors growth and development of crew employees.
• Manages time and activities effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 3 to 10 employees in Contracting.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Pesticide License (in relevant states and relevant categories)
• Ability to travel from home location up to 75% of the time
• Ability to attain Federal Medical Card for DOT driving
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas or data in business- and user-friendly language.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to generate accurate data.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to be thoughtful, thorough, and proactive in all work processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law