Job Post: Reclaim Appalachia Crew Chief

JOB POSTING for position at COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

DATE REVISED: 07/17/2024 | DATE POSTED: 07/17/2024

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Title: Reclaim Appalachia Crew Chief

Team: Conservation

Hourly or Salary: Salary

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Starting Compensation: $55,000 Benefits Package and Paid Leave
Benefits Package:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – starts immediately
Paid Time Off – available immediately
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
Gym Reimbursement

Reports To: Reclaim Appalachia Manager (and Senior Director of Conservation

Direct Reports:

WRAPS Trainees & 33-6-3 Crew

Members, Technician

FLSA Status: Exempt (Administrative)

Time Status/Term: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

Crew Chiefs will be responsible for the following:

Serve as Supervisor & Mentor to WRAPS Trainees and 33-6-3 Crew Members to ensure they experience a combination of on-the-job training, professional certificate training and mentorship for 33 hours per week; work alongside to model good work ethic, mentor and coach while working, and identify opportunities for growth and learning.
Lead Personal Development using provided curriculum for an additional 3 hours/week.
Cooperatively coordinate training, work and personal development with your Director of Enterprise or Program and the Human Development Team; and others to ensure smooth communication and scheduling
Facilitate engagement in in-depth mentorship to help Trainees and Crew Members overcome specific barriers to long-term employment success.
Execute work plans.

As a Crew Chief at Coalfield Development a typical day might include the following:

Conduct Toolbox Talks with Trainees, Crew Members and other crew personnel to cover safety topic debrief, prepare for the day’s activities, set the day’s goals and tools/supplies needed.
Prepare and conduct the on-site work and training.
Meet with Trainees and Crew Members individually to coach through progress and opportunities, and/or provide structured corrective action.
Arrange transportation and logistics to move crew to various worksites or training locations.
Answer questions from community members about Coalfield Development and the work being done.
Communicate with vendors or partners regarding needs of work plans.

Essential Functions

Regular attendance is an essential function for all employees. We depend on our employees to show up, begin work and end work at the time their schedule indicates and whenever scheduled to work, aside from extenuating circumstances.
Legally and safely drive a vehicle to work sites.   
Deconstruction and demolition are two methods of tearing down a structure, building, or property. The main difference is that deconstruction aims to salvage whatever materials can be reused and recycled, while demolition does not.
Oversee and execute onsite deconstruction activity – including physical / manual construction tasks as dictated by the project, as well as close supervision of the work performed by trainees and crew members (and technician if applicable).
Work with the Reclaim Appalachia Manager to develop a work plan(s) for a deconstruction project(s) in the Huntington region that involve on-site training for a local workforce of approximately 5 trainees & crew members to learn deconstruction skillsets and process a dilapidated structure(s). The materials salvaged from this project will be used as part of a supply chain for reusable construction materials in the region.
Ensure the work plan and/or enterprise goals are being met in terms of schedules, outcomes and budgets.
Teach the skills of the job and facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes.
Within the values, principles, and professional & personal development themes of Coalfield, work with and mentor Trainees and Crew Members in a way that allows them to unlock their potential, power and purpose over 33/hours each week of on-the-job training, professional certificate training, and development of professional competencies. Allowing up to 4 hours per week of individualized personal development work tailored to help Trainees overcome specific, identified barriers to long-term employment success.
Ensure an additional 3 hours/week is spent pursuing personal development that will be a combination of Personal Development Journal work, Financial Literacy, and “Week Three” activities, depending on the week.
Coordinate schedules to accommodate a minimum of 6 hours of course work per/week for Crew Members to pursue higher education and/or certification attainment.
Hold Trainees and Crew Members accountable for meeting expectations including attendance; uphold and administer policies and procedures; respond to organizational data collection efforts.
Coordinate with the Reclaim Appalachia Manager and Human Development Team to identify and schedule specific trainings; administer pre- and post- training surveys; update employee training records; conduct all evaluations, and weekly scorecards.
Coordinate with the Human Development Team to ensure each Trainee has three milestones set at any given time towards overcoming a barrier to long-term employment success, and a plan to achieve the goals. For Crew Members, that they would be actively setting and working towards milestones, but that the work of the completion will be outside of work hours. Facilitating time for Trainees and Crew Members to work with the Human Development Team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Full range of carpentry skills
OSHA 10 safety regulations
Use of construction equipment such as mini-excavator, lifts, etc.
Kind and professional demeanor and attitude. Must be patient and compassionate with people and issues encountered in challenging socio-economic environments. Must understand and adopt Coalfield’s theory of change and value system. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with multiple foci, locations, and collaborative partners.
Experience with adult learning principles and training techniques.
A good sense of humor, a willingness to learn, an inquisitive mind, a willingness to innovate, and the ability to work independently.
Experience with scheduling and managing people.
Excellent at time management, task prioritization, and organization.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with computers, email, Microsoft Office, Google applications and standard office equipment (phone, copier/printer, scanners, etc.).

Technical Skills

Equipment Maintenance – Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Project planning & execution of deconstruction, construction, carpentry
Logistics planning for materials movement
Inventory management

Resource Management Skills

Expense tracking for project costs, maintaining inventory of materials/tools to optimize workflow.
Management of Financial Resources – Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources – Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Management of Personnel Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Reclaim Appalachia Manager/Senior Director of Conservation and works with limited daily supervision. The Crew Chief will oversee the activities of a crew of up to five Trainees and Crew Members, and a technician if applicable.

Work Location and Hours of Work

The normal work week is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Working more than 40 hours per week is infrequently required when necessary to meet critical deadlines or respond to emergencies. Coalfield’s area of focus is the 21 southern West Virginia counties. The chosen candidate must have reliable transportation to regularly attend work at the Huntington office, and other locations as required.

Car travel throughout the region will be common.
Access to a company owned vehicle may be required on a semi-permanent basis.

Environment Conditions, Physical Activity, Physical Demands

Low temperatures. High temperatures. Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Noisy environments.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Heavy work that includes lifting objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Climbing, lifting, carrying, bending and twisting and operating heavy equipment and hand-tools
Repetitive motions.

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must provide reliable transportation to their primary work location. Coalfield has a limited fleet of vehicles and frequently carpools to minimize travel burdens on employees. Travel expenses (excluding commutes) may be reimbursed per Coalfield’s policies and procedures.

Required Experience and Education

High School Diploma or GED is required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
Three plus years of experience in a job or jobs that require high levels of interaction, facilitation, coordination, management, and evaluation
Three plus years of experience of deconstruction &/or construction

EEO STATEMENT

Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BACKGROUND OR DRUG TEST

Candidates for this position will be required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

Submit your Resume and Cover Letter to:

Email: jobs(at)coalfield-development.org

Mail: Attn: Jobs, 2923 Park Ave. Huntington, WV 25704