Individual Placement - Mio Ranger District Recreation Technician

Student Conservation Association•Mentor Township, MI

About The Position

The Mio Ranger District Recreation Technicians will work to support the Mio Ranger District's Recreation Department on the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Located in the northern part of the lower Peninsula of Michigan the Mio Ranger District operates a busy recreation program that manages over 30 popular recreation sites that include developed campgrounds, backcountry campsites, dispersed camping, river access sites, and day use areas. The Au Sable Wild and Scenic River is managed by the recreation program and is a popular river for floating as well as a premier trout fishing stream. Finally, the program manages almost 300 miles of trail, most of which is motorized. This position will work to support the recreation program by performing the day-to-day management duties of the districts recreation sites and complete a list of deferred maintenance projects at multiple recreation sites throughout the summer months. Technicians may also interact with Forest Visitors to provide education and guidance about the local area as well as Forest regulations. This position requires the use of full-size Pick-up trucks, hauling equipment trailers, the use of kayaks, and operating zero turn riding mowers. Additionally, power tools such as brushers, grass trimmers, and chainsaws are used in support of the programs maintenance tasks. Applicants should possess some knowledge or the ability to learn to use hand tools and shop tools.

Requirements

Driver's license.
Ability to work outside.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to follow directions clearly
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

Experience driving trailers.
Experience Kayaking.
Experience using riding mowers.
Experience using power tools and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Trailhead and recreation site maintenance, public interaction (50%)
Trail maintenance (20%)
Special project negotiated with supervisor (20%)
Support other District Program areas (10%)
Assisting the Mio Ranger District's other program areas as needed.
Working educational booths on behalf of the Recreation program at local summer events.