Individual Placement - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Wilderness Ranger

Student Conservation Association • Granby, CO

11d

About The Position

The Sulphur Ranger District is seeking a backcountry Wilderness Ranger position
to support a variety of tasks in the Indian Peaks, Vasquez, Byers and Never
Summer Wilderness areas. This is a dynamic and engaging position in a busy
forest. The Indian Peaks is 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

• Ability to conduct strenuous field work and carry heavy loads over rugged terrain
• Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to drive 4x4 trucks on forest roads.
• Work in burned areas and carry out duties in steep and rugged terrain and wilderness areas.
• Backcountry hiking/camping experience.
• Experience with making public contacts
• Must be able to work with other people on a crew and under the direction of USFS staff
• 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

• Crosscut saw certification or experience
• Wilderness first 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 and protect the wilderness resource through dispersal of information
• Light trail maintenance
• Naturalizing 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
• Safety and assisting with volunteer projects
• Development of ArcGIS online maps for field use
• Management of online data
• Assisting other programs such as Developed Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle, Trails, and/or Special Uses programs as needed

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