Timber Management Individual Placement

SCA (Student Conservation Association) – HQ/Mid-Atlantic

FOUNDED IN: 1957

Address:
1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110
Suite 110
Arlington, Virginia
22201

Actively Recruiting
:
Yes
Position title
:
Timber Management Individual Placement
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
:
Corps member (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc
:
Ft. Collins
State / Territory
:
Colorado

Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect and restore parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

Position Summary

The Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest is seeking a strong candidate to assist in the Timber program with a wide variety of timber management activities. The candidate will be trained by and work directly with our permanent Forest Service employees, gaining the opportunity to learn from their crew lead, foresters, and other vegetation management staff.

Schedule

May 12, 2025 - September 1, 2025

• Using GPS equipment and mapping applications to navigate and map cutting unit boundaries (30%)
• Assisting with reconnaissance and layout of cutting units (30%)
• Marking cutting unit boundaries with tracer paint (5%)
• Conducting basic measurements of tree diameters and heights using measurement tools associated with timber cruising (25%)
• Surveying seedling regeneration in cutting units and post-fire landscapes (5%)
• Supporting reforestation efforts with contract inspection and post contract surveys (5%)

• Valid Drivers License

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

• $460/week @ 16-20 weeks Government housing available or $400 monthly living allowance
• $1,100 round trip travel allowance
• Ameri Corps eligible ($1,956.35 education award) upon completion of 460 hrs
• Public Lands Corps PLC Eligible if under 30 and 35 for veterans

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Required

Defensive Drive Training
Ameri Corps:
Eligible/Optional

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.