Forestry Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Leader; AmeriCorps - Summer; Day-tripping

Overview

This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled. Contribute to local climate action goals in the great outdoors. The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) offers positions to young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. The LCCC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and is an accredited corps through the Colorado Youth Corps Association and The Corps Network.

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A pilot description:
Assistant crew leaders work side-by-side with crew members and crew leaders to complete work projects in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, including high altitudes. Members engage in a combination of hands-on projects and service-learning activities focused on environmental awareness, community engagement and personal and professional skill development. Projects may include a variety of trail construction or maintenance, invasive species management, fuels reduction with chainsaws, and habitat restoration.

The position is Ameri Corps-based, with a bi-weekly stipend of $1,570.00. Ameri Corps members can also earn two education awards of $1,565.08 each (upon successful completion of the season) and may participate in the Ameri Corps Student Loan Forbearance Program. This position may qualify for academic credit or internship.

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and recognize skills demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We value diversity including race, family status, educational background, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender expression, and age.

Crew Details:
Forestry Assistant Leader (Day Tripping) (1 position)

Assistant Crew Leaders are temporary employees from May 14 – August 21 (tentative). Crew will complete projects including felling, brushing, and/or limbing (chainsaws) to assist with fire mitigation near Carter Lake Reservoir.

Assistant Crew Leaders are expected to serve 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Wilderness First Aid will be provided in early June in Fort Collins. S-212 will be provided to leaders mid-May at Colorado Fire Camp (travel and training expenses covered). Leaders will be expected to test into a Class B Feller. S-130 and S-190 will also be provided mid-August. This schedule may be modified due to holidays, training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Training dates will be coordinated and communicated.

• Complete fire mitigation, hazardous tree removal, and invasive species management using chainsaws (other projects may include habitat restoration, fence construction, and trail work)
• Demonstrate the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Safely drive a vehicle and trailer
• Use technology to accurately complete digital daily and weekly logs
• Implement Larimer County Conservation Corps policies and procedures
• Coordinate logistics with project sponsors, program coordinator, and corps manager
• Report directly to the crew leader, position to be filled

View the full job description at the Larimer County Careers site: https:///~_TEMP.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Background working in a team environment.
• Proficient troubleshooting and conflict management skills.
• Previous conservation experience.
• Higher education in natural resources, forestry, or an education-related field; or equivalent experience.
• Previous chainsaw experience including S-212 certification or equivalent.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills can add value to this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification as S212 (Wildland Chainsaw Certification) A Feller is…