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San Joaquin County Office of Education

Project Specialist (Temporary), Greater Valley Conservation Corps

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A Conservation Scientist develops resource management plans to protect and manage various environments, such as forests and grasslands, to ensure that they're safe for the species and plants that live and grow there. This involves making sure habitats are free from diseases and harmful insects, as well as working to protect them from fire.

$73,022 / year median in California

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

About the Employer Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County's most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education. Job Summary Under the direction of the Greater Valley Conservation Corps Director, and the GVCC Program Manager, the Project Specialist is responsible for supervision within GVCC's Natural Resource Division. The Project Specialist will lead, direct, and oversee corpsmembers and staff within the natural resource division, including but not limited to habitat restoration, fire fuel loads reduction, deconstruction, lite construction, landscape maintenance and design, urban forestry and trail-building and other projects as assigned. The Project Specialist will make significant contributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters a commitment to teamwork and learning. Additional responsibilities include facilitating corpsmembers personal and professional development; providing training including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, and work place communication; developing proper work habits; providing quarterly evaluations; taking action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues; documenting performance evaluating staff and learning accomplishments; conducting projects in a safe manner; producing a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations of Greater Valley Conservation Corps. and clients; ensuring all equipment is properly cared for and oversight of safety trainings and scheduling; tracking work hours on a daily basis; and documenting project accomplishments. The Project Specialist will review plans, bid on projects, assure project completion, schedule, and provide project oversight and assistance with other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must be able to work weekends and have the flexibility to work various work shifts. Previous experience in natural resource management, environmental studies, and/or vocational training. Experience in using a variety of hand and power tools. You must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: a formal letter of interest, resume, and a professional letter of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-9125. Please be sure to check your email periodically for updates on your application. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation)
Resume Pay:
$33.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person