Recreation Technician Crewmember

• Location Conservation Legacy,Phoenix, AZ, 85006,United States
• Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

Start Date: 2/08/2027 (anticipated)

End Date: 7/30/2027

This is an Ameri Corps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an Ameri Corps program of Conservation Legacy. The members selected for this position will be serving at the Tonto Basin Ranger District as Ameri Corps members with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects for the Tonto National Forest.

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix.

At over 2.9 million acres, the Tonto National Forest is the largest National Forest in Arizona, and the seventh largest National Forest among 154 USDA National Forests. The Tonto features some of the most rugged and inherently beautiful land in the country. Sonoran Desert cacti and flat lands slowly give way to the highlands of the Mogollon Rim. This variety in vegetation and range in altitude -- from 1,300 to 7,900 feet -- offers outstanding recreational opportunities throughout the year, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest.

The Tonto National Forest is seeking to mentor two temporary, full-time Recreation Technician Crew members in what it takes to overse & manage the daily operations of developed campgrounds and day use areas under the fee program. The selected Recreation Technician Crew members will work with the Recreation Technician Crew Leader, U.S. Forest Service staff, and campground hosts, with the primary focus of managing the daily operations of developed campgrounds and day use fee sites.

The Crew members will work with the Crew Leader and other Crew members to learn the processes of making public contacts in Developed Recreation sites, making seasonal inspections of developed recreation sites, fee compliance, educating the public about Forest Service rules & regulations, and general upkeep of Developed Recreation sites. Other responsibilities include daily operations such as checking the reservation system, inspecting & cleaning sites, enforcing fees & Forest Service rules & regulations, and educating the public.

The Crew members will be provided with a Forest Service vehicle to commute between Forest Service recreation sites. The schedule is typically four ten-hour days, with some flexibility as to what days are worked. Forest Service housing may be provided at no cost to the selected members.

• Commute between designated recreation sites on a regular basis and learn recreation operations as needed.
• Work with the Recreation Technician Crew Leader and other Recreation Technician Crew members on routine responsibilities, areas of focus, and patrols.
• Assist other Recreation Technicians with completion of inspections and making public contact, and work independently to make public contacts as knowledge increases.
• Assist with fee compliance and education of recreating public concerning Forest Service rules & regulations.
• Assist campground hosts as needed.
• Work independently to complete assigned inspections, document issues or concerns.
• Assist in annual and seasonal inspections of Developed Recreation sites.
• Identify ways to improve sites, document before, during and after photos.
• Install new fire rings, wheel stops, and trash cans, as well as paint buildings and maintain & repair restrooms.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 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.
• Enthusiasm for working in the outdoors.
• Ability to share and get along well with others.
• A self-starter that can easily work as a team or alone.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate professionalism,…