Individual Placement-Alaska- Trail Technician

Student Conservation Association • Juneau, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Placement will serve in Juneau, AK with the Tongass National Forest, Juneau
Ranger District to help maintain trails on the district. The placement will work
with Forest Service staff on various projects throughout the trail system.
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.
• 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

• Clearing brush
• Digging drainage ditches
• Constructing tread using native materials as well as milled lumber and gravel
• Constructing and/or repairing bridges
• Maintaining day use sites, bathrooms and campgrounds

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
• The placement will be housed at the Juneau Ranger District bunkhouse but may also be housed during work trips in public use cabins.

What This Job Offers

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