CCNM Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew Member-AmeriCorps
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature
- Location 560 N. 17th St,Las Cruces, NM, 88005,United States
- Employee Type Ameri Corps
- Required Degree High school
- Name Kimberly Chavarria
- Phone
Position Title: 2027 Wildland Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew Member
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Location:
CCNM Program Office - 560 N. 17th Street, Las Cruces NM
- Start Date: 02/01/2027
- End Date: 05/07/2027
- Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 450-hour
Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM): 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.
Project work may include, but is not limited to:- 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 S
- 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)
CCNM Ameri Corps members serve a term of National Service in the State of Arizona and parts of the Southwest on professionally supervised crews. Members serve in all weather conditions, working on a variety of projects focused on environmental conservation and habitat restoration . It is a field program where members will camp multiple days near a project site. Projects can be front country or backcountry, with limited to no access to showers and running-water toilets.
Backcountry projects involve carrying out all personal supplies (tent, sleeping bag, clothing) as well as group camp supplies (food, water, gear), to the campsite and worksite. Members are expected to complete project work and practice appropriate safety procedures in all areas. This includes safe use of and maintenance of hand and power tools as necessary .
Most importantly, participants must be willing to be an active member of a team, or crew, of up to seven individuals from different areas and backgrounds who are all interested in conservation .
Qualifications:- 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.
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
- Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday to Tuesday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards Ameri Corps…
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