Individual Placement-Alaska- Recreation Technician

Student Conservation Association • Juneau, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Placement will serve in Juneau, AK with the Tongass National Forest, Juneau
Ranger District to help maintain recreation sites. The placement will work with
Forest Service staff on various projects throughout the district. Placements
should be prepared to fly, boat, travel by train, but mostly drive and hike to
work sites on a regular basis. The position requires being outdoors in a cool,
wet environment each day as well as daily hiking, lifting, and carrying heavy
loads. There isn't any computer work involved in this position.

Requirements

• The work requires flexibility to adapt to various situations that may arise.
• Safety is always a priority within the scope of work.
• The placement will read and sign a Job Hazard Analysis for each activity.
• The placement will work with a Forest Service crew leader for more complex projects but will also work independently once comfortable with basic day-to-day tasks.
• 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 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.
• Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Trash removal
• Cleaning outhouses
• Sweeping
• Pressure washing
• Painting
• Splitting and delivery of firewood
• Educating public on rules and etiquette
• Support of campground hosts
• Brush removal
• Culvert maintenance
• Digging
• Raking
• Fencing
• Bridge building
• Construction
• Carpentry projects
• Solid waste removal
• Cleaning the interior and exterior of cabins
• Sanding and painting
• Brush removal and landscaping
• Patching boats

Benefits

• $450/week living allowance
• $1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend
• $1700 duty-related reimbursements ($200 for Personal Protective Equipment; $1500 for gear and in-season travel)
• Bear Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed