Member – Noxious Weed Management – Sulphur Ranger District

FOUNDED IN: 1957

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

Actively Recruiting:
Yes
Position title:
Member – Noxious Weed Management – Sulphur Ranger District
Final date to receive applications:
Type of Position:
Corps member (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc:
Ft. Collins
State / Territory:
Colorado

This position will be working with a crew lead in Noxious Weed treatments on Forest Service land within the Sulphur Ranger District in Granby, Colorado. Treatment activities include mostly herbicide applications and occasional use of mechanical treatments usually through the use of volunteers and youth corps. The crew member would work with the lead in field operations and will be trained in basic native and invasive plant identification, invasive plant control techniques, safe herbicide use, record keeping and data collection methods.

The Invasive Species crew will be required to work in remote locations, use herbicides in a safe manner, and operate 4x4 trucks with trailer and UTVs safely across rugged two-track and 4x4 roads. Truck and UTV mounted spray equipment as well as backpack sprayers are used regularly. The crew will report directly to the local FS Ecologist. Although permanent FS staff will often participate in field activities, the Invasive Species crew will be expected to work independently and occasionally help support youth corps crews to accomplish tasks.

Field vehicles, PPE, safety training, and equipment will be provided by the host forest.

Schedule
May 19, 2025 - September 8, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Marginal Duties

Other work may include one or more of the following:
Native plant identification and inventory; seed and native plant material collection; seeding and planting at previously disturbed sites to prevent invasion by weeds, improve soil health, and enhance wildlife habitat. Cross training may include working alongside range, recreation, timber, wildlife or fisheries staff.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Living Accommodations
Two-person shared house is likely available for this position in Grand Lake, Colorado. Weeds crew will report to either the work center in Grand Lake or the District Field office in Granby, Colorado.

Compensation

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

Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended

Additional Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.