NCC Program Manager

Great Basin Institute is seeking a dedicated, service-minded Program Manager who desires to make lasting, positive change for public lands and communities in Nevada and other Western states. By uniting environmental resources from federal, state and county agencies, GBI's Nevada Conservation Corps program provides individuals opportunities to make meaningful contributions toward protecting and
conserving our public lands, while also gaining valuable work experience in the field of natural resource management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing and fostering partner relationships and project opportunities, leading highly effective teams, passion for conserving our nation's public lands and providing opportunities for professional development, and willingness to travel.

Essential Job Functions may include the following:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to field operations and crews
• Oversee project logistics, including scheduling and execution, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications
• Enforce adherence to all NCC policies and procedures among field operations staff
• Assist with logistics, maintain equipment inventories, and perform vehicle and tool maintenance
• Ensure safe field operations and use of all tools and equipment
• Handle disciplinary actions from initiation to completion for policy violations
• Coordinate and support Leadership Development Program (LDP)
• Manage administrative tasks for field operations, such as reporting, credit cards, documenting, budgeting, and monitoring funding
• Facilitates project site visits and in field training with staff and crews
• Aid in developing corps member training and professional growth of Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders
• Collaborate with Operations Managers on project development, planning, and execution i.e. project details, weekly staging operations, etc
• Serve as project leader and primary point of contact for field operations managers and project partners on large or specialized projects with multiple NCC field crews
• Independently travel to various worksites to provide additional onsite support and training to field crews
• Back filling for field Operations Managers as availability or capacity needs arise

As an employee of Great Basin Institute’s Nevada Conservation Corps Program (NCC) program, the Employee is expected to satisfactorily complete the following tasks:

•  Adherence to the rules and regulations specified in the Great Basin Institute Personnel Handbook
• Adhere to daily/weekly work schedules that are subject to change in response to Program needs
• Participation in GBI meetings and workshops and other GBI or agency training opportunities

To perform this job successfully, employees must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Relevant field experience – knowledge of field crew logistics, technical skills and operations;
• Preference given to individuals with chainsaw, trails, and/or restoration experience
• Experience managing and supporting multiple small teams
• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural resources Management, Conservation Leadership, Environmental or other Education, OR three years of related work equivalency
• Experience with project management
• Experience with grant writing and administration
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic data operations
• Familiarity with Nevada environmental community-based agencies, services and resources; Previous leadership and supervision experience; preferred
• Experience in AmeriCorps or volunteer management and leadership development; preferred
• Strong initiative, hard work ethic, and desire to advance NCC crew program
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

LOCATION
Based at GBI headquarters in Reno, NV The “Biggest Little City in the World” the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of over 435,000. The city is a high desert landscape ~4,500 feet above sea level, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the Truckee River, as it flows from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Weather is mild, but with distinct four seasons. Reno offers easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including driving distance to Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, the Pacific Ocean, and California redwood forests. Closer to home, Nevada offers more natural hot springs than any other state in the country, over 150 named
mountain ranges, and 30 peaks over 11,000 feet. Recreation and entertainment includes eight major ski resorts in proximity to the Reno-Tahoe airport; fishing and boating on Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake; cultural festivals throughout the summer along the banks of the Truckee River; a thriving food scene and more.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting annual salary is $55k - $68k DOE. In addition to a competitive base salary, this full-time, onsite position includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as mental health support resources, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 4% GBI match, competitive PTO accrual, paid holidays (10 per year), and family leave. Total compensation package is $65k - $76k per year, DOE. This exciting role contributes to GBI’s significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research, education, and conservation.

TO APPLY
Please submit an up-to-date resume, a one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position, and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume, and contact information for three professional references. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position, please contact lwilson@gbinstitute.org.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. Ability to perform heavy physical labor. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds on occasion and up to 50 to 75 pounds for field-related work. The noise level in the work environment is usually mid level.

The overall nature of the position is both sedentary and active, at times requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion and at times requiring frequent physical effort and exertion. There is frequent exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes while in the field.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice.