Crew Member - Coronado National Forest (Recreation and Maintenance)

American Conservation Experience • Tucson, AZ

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Technician will assist Forest Service staff in managing and maintaining a variety of recreation sites throughout the Santa Catalina (based in Tucson) and Nogales and Rangers districts. Work is primarily field-based and focuses on campground, trailhead, and day-use site upkeep, as well as visitor engagement and data collection.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Knowledge of recreation and/or forestry practices applicable to public lands
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record (documentation required)
• Reliable personal transportation to reach duty station
• High level of physical fitness and willingness to camp as part of fieldwork
• Ability to pass a federal background check
• ACE is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to test at any time
• Professional, positive, and enthusiastic representation of ACE and the Forest Service

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of recreation rules, regulations, and maintenance practices
• Experience cleaning and maintaining recreational areas, facilities, or trails
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate with others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff and the public

Responsibilities

• Site Maintenance:
• Assures recreation sites are operated and maintained regularly to ensure excellent public service.
• Cleans and maintains Forest-operated campgrounds, day-use areas, and trailheads.
• Assists with installation and upkeep of recreation infrastructure (bear boxes, picnic tables, fire rings, signage, etc.).
• Reports on site conditions, use levels, and maintenance needs.
• Conduct Trail maintenance in the National Forest
• Concession and Public Contact:
• Serves as inspector for concessionaire-operated recreation areas.
• Maintains contact with and provides support to campground host(s) and concessionaire operators.
• Visitor Interaction and Public Education:
• Provides detailed information about recreation opportunities, regulations, and resource management practices.
• Explains Forest Service rules, restrictions, and current conditions to visitors.
• Ensures public areas are safe, accessible, and compliant with recreation and wilderness standards.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Performs safety hazard analyses of public recreation sites and takes or recommends corrective actions.
• May patrol wilderness areas to ensure operations align with the Wilderness Management Plan.
• Installs and maintains information boards, regulatory signs, and safety notices.
• Data and Reporting:
• Collects, compiles, and summarizes information for recreation data reporting.
• Documents maintenance and use trends for agency records.

Benefits

• Living Allowance: $850/week for food and incidentals (disbursed biweekly)
• Housing: Provided by the U.S. Forest Service and ACE in a shared bunkhouse setting
• Training and Mentorship: On-the-job training, exposure to Forest Service operations, and professional development in recreation and natural resource management

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees