Individual Placement-Wilderness Ranger

Student Conservation Association

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boulder Ranger District is seeking a backcountry Wilderness Ranger position
to support a variety of tasks in the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness.

This is a dynamic and engaging position in a busy urban forest unit. The Indian
Peaks and James Peak Wilderness Areas are among the highest visited Wilderness
Areas within the National Forest System. The position will have the opportunity
to learn a variety of skillsets related to management of recreational resources.

Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• Backcountry hiking/camping experience and/or certifications such as Leave No Trace Master Educator
• Experience with making public contacts
• Ability to conduct strenuous field work and carry heavy loads over rugged terrain.
• 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

• Crosscut saw certification or experience
• Wilderness 1st Aid or higher.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling and monitoring dispersed recreation sites and trails
• Initiating public contacts in the field to enhance the user's wilderness experience
• Protecting the wilderness resource through dispersal of information
• Light trail maintenance
• Naturalize sites where necessary in order to control use and prevent resource damage
• Installing and maintaining information boards, travel signs, regulatory signs and other signs associated with recreation sites.
• Travel management, gathering GPS data, and safety and assisting with volunteer projects.
• Camping in backcountry settings as part of the duties.

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

What This Job Offers

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