Fence Crew Lead (Occasional)

The position is located in [Sells, AZ].

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, supervises, directs and coordinates the activities of the Fence Crew engaged in the routine manual labor-intensive tasks necessary to maintain, repair and install the Tohono O'odham Nation's boundary fence, to include various maintenance tasks, general knowledge of the exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation, light carpentry work, metal fence framing. Knowledge and sensitivity to Sonoran desert plants, environment and animals. Extended shift scheduling.

The work is normally reviewed while in progress and upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in progress, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and supervision to fence crew.
• Observes all safety precautions to prevent injury or damage to self, others or equipment.
• Submits weekly and monthly written reports.
• Review work process during and upon completion to ensure proper placement of fence line.
• Align posts, using lines or by sighting and verify vertical alignment of posts.
• Measure, layout and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings or specifications.
• Dig postholes using spades, posthole diggers or power-driven augers.
• Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach to fencing frames.
• Order and delivery of fencing materials to project locations.
• Maintain inventory to complete project.
• Mix and pour post hole concrete.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair on the Nation's boundary fence line.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable tribal laws and regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of writing, spelling, and some basic math.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices.
• Knowledge of various hand and electrical tools.
• Skill in outdoor manual work/tasks.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate verbally efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work independently, organize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to carry out instructions in verbal or written format.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Five (5) years' work experience in fence construction or related field.
• Six (6) months to 1 year preferred supervisory experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Upon recommendation for hire a criminal background is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid Arizona driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.