Debris Field Supervisor

About the role

Tidal Basin has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Debris Field Supervisor to directly supervise debris monitoring activities. A qualified candidate will possess attention to detail and a commitment to their team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality assurance of debris monitoring field operations
• Maintain project tools, equipment, and paperwork
• Assist in morning/evening sign in/out procedures and training classes or remediation as required
• Assist monitors with electronic ticket process and QA/QC of tickets, logs, and 214 Daily Activity Logs
• Ensure monitors are working in correct areas, including within the client's jurisdiction and approved debris removal sites
• Visit assigned monitors multiple times per day, reviewing their work, answering questions, and ensuring activities are conducted safely and correctly
• Ensure contractors are adhering to program requirements, including removal of only eligible debris and Management of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Controls (TTC) where required
• Attend daily safety meetings and reinforce safety topics to monitors
• Resolve field conflict between monitors or between monitors and debris removal contractors in a respectful and professional manner
• Answer monitor questions on eligibility and debris monitoring and collection best practices
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and complete all required training

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior Debris Monitoring Experience
• Basic knowledge for operating a windows-based laptop
• Basic knowledge for operating a tablet and troubleshooting issues
• Appropriate understanding of FEMA’s PA program related to debris removal
• Valid State Driver's License
• Valid Insurance Card proof of liability insurance
• Possess a reliable and dependable vehicle for following trucks
• Possess a cellular phone with vehicle charger
• Ability to pass a drug screen, motor vehicle, and criminal background check (enhanced background screening may be required)
• Ability to work as early as 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week during response period, with occasional hours of 14-18 hours per day
• Ability to work up to 100+ hours per week as needed during response period, including weekends

Skills

• Positive, friendly, courteous customer and client skills
• Capacity to build a strong team, be a team leader, and share knowledge
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and write legibly
• Mobility required to travel to disaster sites and affected communities working on-site
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time
• Ability to climb ladders, trucks, and platforms up to 20 feet
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. throughout the day
• Ability to work in high degree temperatures with high humidity for long periods of time
• Prior Debris Field Supervisor experience preferred
• Debris experience with data management/entry, operations, or administrative preferred

Schedule

• Temporary position with ability to work as early as 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week during response period
• Occasional hours of 14-18 hours per day
• Up to 100+ hours per week as needed during response period, including weekends