CCNM Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Assistant Crew Leader-AmeriCorps

• Location 560 N. 17th St,Las Cruces, NM, 88005,United States
• Employee Type Ameri Corps
• Required Degree High school

• Name Genevieve Tucker
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Position Title: 2027 Wildland Fire Mitigation & Chainsaw Assistant Crew Leader

• Start Date: 01/18/2027
• End Date: 05/07/2027
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 450-hour

Conservation Corps New Mexico, an Ameri Corps Program, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corpsofthe
1930s.CCNMcrewsaretypicallybasedin Las Cruces ,NM and all project work will take place on public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.

• Thisisan Ameri Corpspositionaimingtoengagefutureleaderswhoprotect ,restore,and enhance our public lands through community-based service.
• You’ll learn new skills, but it will take sweat: this program is designed to be rigorous. You will complete conservation service projects and learn many skills through experience. Service as an Ameri Corps member is an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle-overthecourseoftheseasonyouwilllive,learn,train,andworktoprotectand preserve America’s public lands.

The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew will work with the Gila National Forest on a variety of forest management, fire mitigation, and prescribed burn (climate conditions permitting ) projects.

• Hazard tree removal and sawyer work, including felling, bucking, limbing, swamping, etc.
• Fire prep-work such as creating and maintaining fire breaks and fuels reduction projects
• Invasive species removal
• Timber stand improvement
• Trail improvement

• S-212 (or equivalent) chainsaw training
• ICS-100 Introduction to IC
• IS-700 NIMS Introduction
• S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighting
• S-190 Basic Wildland Fire Behavio
• Red Card opportunity (requires passing the arduous level pack test)

Assistant Crew Leaders (ACL ) are responsible for facilitating a safe and positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic throughout work and camp life . The ACL works in tandem with the Crew Leader to communicate directions, project specifications, and provide constructive criticism throughout the term of service. The ACL will expand their role, learn leadership strategies, and assume full leadership duties if the Crew Leader is unavailable.

CCNM field crews operate on a set schedule throughout their season. Adherence to this schedule is essential to the success of the program; exceptions can be made for emergencie s .

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an Ameri Corps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

• Prior Ameri Corps service and experience with backpacking, wilderness travel, camp management and outdoor leadership preferred
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a changing work environment, including willingness to work a varying schedule. This position could also be deployed for national disaster relief, outside the region, for multiple weeks.
• Excellent communication, teaching/mentoring, and full conflict resolution and team-building skills
• Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all…