Seasonal Open Area Management Technician

Appalachian Trail Conservancy • Roanoke, VA

12h

About The Position

The Open Areas Technician reports to the Senior Natural Resource Land Stewardship Manager and performs the essential duties of multiple program areas and projects for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The technician will operate heavy equipment across Virginia wildlife openings, train and supervise volunteers to complete high quality work across multiple projects and program areas, ensure crews and volunteers are operating safely and efficiently, and respond to emergency situations as needed. The technician must demonstrate responsibility, initiative, effective communication skills, and self-motivation.

Requirements

• Two or more seasons of front/backcountry camping or working outdoors.
• Minimum of one year of operating heavy equipment on public lands.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing wildlife openings or other similar natural resource management activities.
• Experience working with volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
• Experience driving heavy duty trucks, passenger vans on interstates and gated USFS roads.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals, groups and partners.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide or arrange transportation to training and field sites.

Nice To Haves

• Leave No Trace Trainer or Master Educator desirable, awareness training is provided.
• Current Wilderness First-Aid, or higher and CPR certification is preferred training will be provided.
• Willingness to participate in additional required training which includes but not limited to: USFS chainsaw & crosscut saw certification, WFR/WFA, advanced rockwork, rigging, safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Implement Trail construction, reconstruction, and maintenance projects in cooperation with A.T clubs and partner agencies.
• Coordinate and implement volunteer workdays for wildlife management projects, boundary monitoring projects, and hazard tree projects.
• Coordinate management activities with agency partners such as the USFS and the NPS to ensure projects are following all NEPA compliance requirements and best management practices.
• Ensure volunteer and/or staff open area crew members are trained in and implement best practices in wildlife management work according to ATC standards.
• Ensure safe and sanitary conditions at the camps and work sites, transport crews safely, and respond appropriately to any emergency situations that may arise.
• Promote an atmosphere in which all crew members feel welcomed, motivated, safe, and included, and where participation and contributions from all are valued and appreciated.
• Follow the direction of designated supervisors with respect to duties, logistics, timetables, projects, submit biweekly timesheets, weekly hour and project reports, process and submit photos and project narratives.
• Ensure safe operations of tools and equipment across program areas and projects

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed