Crew Member - Okanogan-Wenatche National Forest Invasive and Restoration Teame

Student Conservation Association•Wenatchee, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Experience the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as a member of the SCA Okanogan-Wenatchee NF Invasive & Restoration Crew. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest covers a large and diverse landscape, encompassing 3.8 million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington with headquarters in Wenatchee, Washington. This is a 4-person crew (one leader and three crew members) serving 14 weeks to conduct invasives surveys, invasives control, and native plant improvement projects. Crew members in these positions will qualify for AmeriCorps, the hosting forest will provide campgrounds or other suitable housing.

Requirements

Interest and investment in leadership development and teamwork is required.
Commitment to living and serving within an intensive crew environment; interpersonal skills and community living experience are pluses.
Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Ability to identify native and non-native plant species using field guides and dichotomous keys. Additional training provided.
Ability to carry and load up to 50 lb. bags of seed, and to carry 20-lb lawn seeders.
Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain in field conditions in both heat and cold.
To be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member: Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
Be at least 18 years or older.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to obtain one.
Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.
SCA Driver Eligibility: 21+ years old 3+ years Licensed Driving Experience Pass Motor Vehicle Record Check Complete SCA Driver Training Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle safely across rugged roads.
Ability to pass SCA’s background check.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position.
Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

Previous camping and backpacking experience is helpful.
Excellent organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Working within a team setting for a common goal is critical as well as being able to work independently.
Applicants should have the desire to spend extended periods of time in natural settings and be prepared to manage the mental and physical rigors of extended periods of time outdoors.

Responsibilities

Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics and promote effective and productive teamwork.
Serve variable hours (long days and/or weekend), at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, in varying weather conditions, and under physically demanding circumstances.
Live and serve with the same crew for the duration of the season.
Use field tools (shovels, Pulaski’s, backpack herbicide sprayers, etc.) to conduct invasives control.
Be an active and participatory corps member – attend all training and service days, and participate in weekly chores around the program base and base camp.
Take on role of Hitch Leader for at least one hitch, serving as a professional liaison with park managers, handling the logistics of a project, delegating responsibilities, developing emergency response plans, and completing all necessary paperwork.
Be an active and participatory member of the crew, Forest and Parks, and AmeriCorps Community.
Comply with all SCA and AmeriCorps policies and refrain from any prohibited activities.
Perform outdoor conservation projects, 85%
Participate in training opportunities, 15%
Position is physically demanding and will require some evening and weekend work Corps members are encouraged to develop a connection and build SCA's relationships with the local community through volunteer activities and interaction with the local non-profits and the general public.
Represent SCA in a positive manner.
Assist in travel planning, data collection, and team logistics support
Non-routine tool and gear maintenance
If eligible, may drive the SCA vehicle for team support

Benefits

$650 round-trip travel allowance (paid 1/2 in first paycheck, 1/2 in the last paycheck)
$500 weekly living allowance
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for completion of 450-hour service term - $1,956.35
Meals: Provided all season
Gear: Group camping gear, like tents, stoves, and filters, are provided
Uniform Package: Includes daypack, work shirts, water bladder and more!
Conservation work skills training
Wilderness First Aid/CPR certification
Plant ID training
Herbicide use training
Defensive driver training, if eligible
Trailer driving training, if eligible
Bear Safety
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Wilderness First Aid Training
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required