Crew Chief, Ecological Restoration

~ As one of the region's leaders in environmental planning, RECON Environmental is dedicated to providing outstanding and responsive environmental consulting services to a wide range of clients in the federal, public, and private sectors. ~

An employee-owned company, RECON's technical expertise and superior services have benefitted companies throughout the Southwest for over 40 years.

Position Overview

Due to our continued success and growth, we have an opportunity for a Crew Chief (In-Training) Ecological Restoration to join our established location in Santa Maria, California. The ideal candidate will possess supervisory skills and the ability to manage and direct field personnel, while working alongside crew personnel. Will report directly to Field Director and/or Field Supervisor. 

Responsibilities  

Long Range Responsibilities (upon completion of training) 

• In addition to Field Crew Chief responsibilities, will also perform following Field Technician duties: planting, hand weeding, trash clearing, raking, salvaging of plant material trenching and erosion control, hauling rocks, and any other miscellaneous construction work.
• Organizes and directs field crew team of 2-6 individuals, depending upon the task being performed.
• Ensures crew members and all necessary supplies and equipment arrive to the job site each day on time.
• Has the ability to motivate and mentor field crew; will also be responsible for teaching plant identification and other skills, including proper use of tools and equipment (e.g., line trimmers, spray equipment).
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment. Ensures that crew takes the necessary breaks during the day.
• Maintains and turns in accurate daily logs, including description of work performed and herbicide usage reports.
• Responsible for ensuring that equipment, supplies, and tools are stocked, organized, properly maintained, and in proper working condition. Reports damaged or faulty equipment to a Supervisor immediately. 

Qualifications  

Minimum Qualifications & Skills 

• California Driver's License with a good DMV driving record.
• Excellent verbal communication skills. Spanish speaking a plus.
• Required to have experience/knowledge of typical field crew tasks including planting, weeding, herbicide application and erosion control.
• Must be able to stoop, stand and bend for extended periods of time and work on uneven and/or difficult terrain in environments of fluctuating temperatures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to use required equipment such as line trimmers, spray equipment, etc.
• Frequent overnight travel outside of the county will be required.
• Knowledge of California native plants is highly desirable although not required (training will be provided if necessary to applicants willing and eager to acquire plant identification skills).
• Knowledgeable of specialty planting requirements, including the layout of habitat types and the planting of unique individual plant species.
• Advanced irrigation skills highly desirable. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your résumé to: 

Human Resources, RECON
1927 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101 

Note: Please mention how you learned of this opening. 

~ RECON Environmental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ~