Individual Placement - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Dispersed Recreation Crew Lead
About The Position
Arapaho National Forest, Sulphur Ranger district is seeking skilled, highly motivated crew lead to help protect and manage travel/transportation and dispersed Rec. The position will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skillsets related to management of recreational resources. SCA crew leader will work in conjunction with Recreation staff and possible seasonal patrolling of forest areas including assistance with public education for resource management purposes. Assist in Maintenance of forest improvements in developed and dispersed recreation sites. Constructs and/or maintains signs and gates. Assists in the maintenance of signs in developed sites and general forest areas including along roads. This work will involve extensive driving but also hiking in variable weather conditions. The work will also require removal of fallen trees, rocks and saturated garbage. Special projects may range from gate installations/repair to sign construction, installation, and repair. Prior construction skills are needed but not required for this position This is an opportunity to see much of the Ranger District and get to know the lay of the land. May also work on other priority work including trails and wilderness patrols or needs in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Marginal Duties Development of ArcGIS online maps for field use; Management of online data; assisting other programs such as Developed Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle, Trails, and/or Special Uses programs as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to conduct strenuous field work and carry heavy loads over rugged terrain
- Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to drive 4x4 trucks on forest roads.
- Work in burned areas and carry out duties in steep and rugged terrain and wilderness areas.
- Backcountry hiking/camping experience.
- Experience with making public contacts
- Must be able to work with other people on a crew and under the direction of USFS staff
- All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
- Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Chainsaw and crosscut
- CPR/ First aid
Responsibilities
- Patrolling of forest areas including assistance with public education for resource management purposes.
- Maintenance of forest improvements in developed and dispersed recreation sites.
- Constructs and/or maintains signs and gates.
- Assists in the maintenance of signs in developed sites and general forest areas including along roads.
- Removal of fallen trees, rocks and saturated garbage.
- Gate installations/repair
- Sign construction, installation, and repair.
- Trails and wilderness patrols
- Development of ArcGIS online maps for field use
- Management of online data
- Assisting other programs such as Developed Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle, Trails, and/or Special Uses programs as needed.
Benefits
- Living Allowance – $750/week
- One-time Travel Allowance – $1,500
- Housing Allowance - $400/month
- Federal Holiday Off (if required to work, an alternative day will be scheduled off)
- Defensive Driving Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
