Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title : AmeriCorps USFS Recreation Ranger
Start Date : May 27, 2024
Stipend : $650 per week stipend, paid on a bi-weekly basis
Term : 18 weeks, 40 hours a week
Location : Based out of the Norwood Ranger District Norwood, CO & Telluride, CO area
Status : 675-hour AmeriCorps Service Term
Benefits : AmeriCorps Education Award $2,626.27 after successful completion and access to Employee Assistant Program
SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs.
Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).
Program Overview :
The Forest Service's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Their motto is "Caring for the Land and Serving People." The Norwood Recreation Department serves the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests.
This area in beautiful Southwest Colorado is home to over three million acres of land and over 3,000 miles of trails from grassy plateaus to rugged peaks.
Within the Norwood Recreation Department there is the Recreation Ranger Program. The Recreation Ranger Program holds a primary goal of interacting with the visiting public with an all-inclusive mission to enhance each visitors’ experience on their share public lands.
The four Individual Placements (IPs) will help collect quantifiable data at high-recreation sites throughout the area, as well as provide information to the public on how to disperse their use in the Telluride area, an, area that is already very heavily impacted by tourists and recreationists.
In addition, the IPs will use Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics as a focal point when educating visitors and locals to do their part in maintaining sustainable public lands for present and future generations.
The IPs will also have the opportunity for cross-training throughout the season when feasible.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include :
Preferred Qualifications or a Strong Desire to Grow in the Following :
Training Provided :
Forest Protection Officer Training (FPO) with the local Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer, if available CPR / First Aid, Driver Safety Course and possibility to cross-train with other department within the Forest Service
Potential Environmental or Human Risk Involved :
High elevation and potential acclimatation issues to the area, with the number of daily contacts it can be expected that IPs will encounter unruly visitors that can be difficult to talk to at times, uneven terrain, summer monsoons causing wet / slippery conditions on roads and trails, exposure to human waste at toilet facilities or in the woods / in areas of high use dispersed recreation
Housing Provided : Yes Forest Service bunkhouse / dorm style living that is paid for by the Forest Service
General Requirements :
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To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of interest along with the online application.
Contact Niki Antonio with any questions nantonio@conservationlegacy.org
Conservation Legacy strives to create a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to experience the outdoors and improve our shared outdoor spaces.
Conservation Legacy encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Conservation Legacy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Last updated : 2024-04-23
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