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Unit Leader – AmeriCorps NCCC in Vinton, Iowa
SALARY RANGE: $57,409.00 to $62,409.00
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 to Tuesday, October 25, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: NY-0301-03
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time – Excepted Service Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:03
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) – VINTON, IAView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
The position of Unit Leader is located in the Office of National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), Department of the Chief of Program Operations (CPO), with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) in the North Central Region.
DUTIES:
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· Guides, advises and evaluates team leaders on project and team management and overall performance.
· Provides leadership to seven to ten team leaders in the implementation of service projects for 65-90 members; coordinates the planning and accomplishment of service project goals, safety, service learning, and logistics.
· Works with project sponsors to oversee achievement of project objectives and the quality of the teams’ work and to resolve project execution issues that impact team performance; conducts site visits.
· Reviews team leader reports, project portfolios, and team publications.
· Takes appropriate action in adverse situations involving injury, health or the safety of members and team leaders.
· Collaborates with staff to support and facilitate trainings with members that address team building, interpersonal communication, project and personal safety, conflict management, van driver safety, and group dynamics.
· Oversees the development and implementation of the unit’s physical training program.
· Oversees and approves direct and independent service hours performed by members.
· Ensures team leader and member compliance on standards of conduct as outlined in both national and campus policies and procedures.
· Manages all disciplinary issues that arise on assigned teams.
· Executes member development strategies that will increase retention and result in a continuous learning and growth experience.
· Other duties as assigned by the Region Director.
