Civilian Conservation Corps Staff
The administrative staff of the Civilian Conservation Corps comprises of active and retired members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, under the guidance of the Specialised Youth Service Programmes (SYSP), as mandated by the Cabinet. The CCC is administered by a Programme Director (Major C. Richardson) and a team of coordinating staff located at CCC headquarters (click here for location and contact info). This team is responsible for five (5) functional areas of the CCC:
- Operations and Training
- Human Resources
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Finance and Logistics
- Information, Communications and Technology
Each of the eight (8) regions - North-East, North-Central, North-West, Central, South-East, South-Central, South-West, and Tobago (click here for location info) - is spearheaded by a Regional Manager, along with a Regional Coordinator, Regional Administrative Officer, Regional Logistics Officer and at least one Driver. Each region is further divided into detachments - with each detachment being led by a Detachment Commander - and even further into teams - with each team being led by a Team Commander and an Assistant Team Commander. Below are the specific reponsibilities of each of the aforementioned members of staff.
If you're interested in applying for any of the positions described below, or if you would like to find out about other positions within the Civilian Conservation Corps, please call the Human Resources department at (868) 623-0745.
Regional Managers
Regional Managers are responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of their region. In particular, they:
- coordinate staff activities,
- create and maintain a disciplined working environment that is conducive to training and development,
- coach and mentor staff members and trainees if need be,
- ensure that the highest levels of professionalism are maintained during training,
- keep proper records of all staff members and trainees,
- monitor the performance of staff and trainees and make relevant recommendations,
- report any acts of indiscipline immediately,
- secure all CCC property, and ensure that all resources under their charge are effectively utilised,
- establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with County Councilors, Heads of Government Departments, NGO’s and others,
- create and maintain on-the-job training, job placement, and community-based project opportunities for trainees,
- ensure that all projects undertaken are completed within the training cycle, and all reports and returns submitted to CCC Headquarters on time.
Regional Coordinators
These individuals must ensure that all training sessions are delivered in a professional manner that is conducive to optimal learning and development. Specifically, they must:
- assist the Regional Manager in identifying and initiating contacts with various training facilities, businesses and other organisations throughout their region in accordance with the syllabus developed by the CCC,
- evaluate trainees' performance and maintain records of their progress,
- advise the Regional Manager in selecting trainees for on-the-job training and job placement,
- manage projects undertaken by the region and prepare timely reports on the progress and completion of all projects undertaken,
- perform any other programme-related tasks the Regional Manager may assign,
- foster a sense of team spirit and camaraderie amongst trainees whilst maintaining a high level of discipline and professionalism.
Regional Administrative Officers
Administrative Officers are responsible for the administrative and clerical functions of their region, and must provide clerical support to Regional Managers and their staff. Specifically, they must:
- establish and maintain staff and trainee records with respect to attendance, separation, and termination,
- establish and maintain profiles on trainees' performance throughout the cycle's duration,
- establish and maintain records of on-the-job placement for trainees, and post job placements,
- submit all reports and returns on time and with a high level of accuracy,
- submit in a timely manner to the Finance Officer accurate Time Sheets of trainees' attendance,
- perform any other programme-related tasks the Regional Managers or Regional Coordinators may assign.
Detachment Commanders
Detachment Commanders are responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day functions of their Detachment, and coordinating its activities. They must also:
- ensure that all Team Commanders and Assistant Team Commanders within their Detachment perform their duties efficiently and responsibly,
- evaluate trainees' performance and maintain records of their progress,
- advise the Regional Manager in selecting trainees for on-the-job training and job placement,
- manage projects undertaken by the region and prepare timely reports on the progress and completion of all projects undertaken,
- assist the Regional Manager in identifying and initiating contacts with Heads of Government Departments, NGO’s and other organisations for the specific purpose of procuring on-the-job training and job placement,
- perform any other programme-related tasks the Regional Manager may assign,
- provide Team Commanders and Assistant Team Commanders with clear directions as to the intended outcome of training and projects undertaken,
- maintain a disciplined work environment.
Team Commanders & Assistant Team Commanders
Team Commanders are, in a nutshell, the direct supervisors and leaders of the trainees on a day-to-day basis. In addition to supervising a team of CCC trainees in a professional manner, they must also:
- ensure that their trainees adhere to the code of discipline for the programme,
- conduct training and other activities in a manner that is conductive to learning and development,
- prepare and submit time sheets for their trainees to the Detachment Commander within the stipulated time,
- prepare and submit reports of trainees’ performance and progress,
- submit weekly Project Progress Reports to the Detachment Commander within the stipulated time,
- perform any other programme-related tasks the Detachment Commander or Regional Manager may assign.
Drivers
Drivers must safely transport staff, trainees and/or stores, equipment, supplies or other related items to the intended destination. They must also:
- clean, maintain, secure and safely drive the vehicles under their charge,
- maintain all tools and equipment assigned to them and/or issued with the vehicles,
- perform any duties issued to them by the Regional Logistics Officer,
- adhere to any instructions for drivers that are laid out by the Transport Department,
- perform any other programme-related tasks the Regional Manager or Logistics Officer may assign.
Regional Logistics Officers
Logistics Officers must provide Regional Managers with all aspects of logistics in support of the region's function, particularly as they pertain to stores, facilities, and transportation management. Specifically, they must:
- establish and maintain stock and inventory records, and other related documents,
- maintain the region's property and vehicles,
- be responsible and accountable for all material and equipment issued to the region,
- ensure that all equipment are properly stored and secured in accordance with Ministry of National Security standards,
- perform preventative and predictive maintenance programmes,
- ensure that correct procedures are followed in any procurement processes,
- provide any logistical support for training and projects that the region may participate in or undertake,
- perform any other programme-related tasks the Regional Managers or Regional Coordinators may assign.