Wilderness Program Support

Position Summary 

This position is located on a wilderness Forest Service unit. Incumbent performs a variety of work in support of unit wilderness program.

Schedule 

July 1, 2024 - October 7, 2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Assures wilderness work projects are completed safely and utilizes minimal tool concepts. Assures wilderness areas and trails are maintained to established trail standards. Assists in re-establishment of native plants at denuded campsites and abandoned trails by preparing the soil for revegetation, transporting plants to the site, and protecting the site after revegetation takes place. Works with other agencies, interest groups, and partnerships to accomplish wilderness tasks and studies. Explains established rules and regulations to wilderness campers and can implement wilderness fire suppression techniques. Directs or leads one or two people engaged in trail maintenance and wilderness contacts. Interacts with a variety of user groups such as backpackers, stock users, fisheries, floaters, and commercial hunting outfitters. Makes safety checks of wilderness camp areas, outfitter areas and records data for corrective action. Inspects assigned areas to determine compliance with regulations or specifications. Contacts user groups to provide wilderness philosophy, regulations, and current camp or fire restrictions. Provides standard information on resource management and stock use practices in wilderness areas. Checks for compliance with regulations issues notices for common violations and reports other violations to supervisor. Collects monies for sale of maps. Issues campfire permits. Inventories signs and check for accuracy and maintenance level. Gathers specific data on wilderness conditions. Educates user groups on "Leave No Trace" camping techniques and packing out garbage. Responsible for curtailing the improper management of human waste and educating people on importance of campsites placed away from water sources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in backpacking, camping, and driver license.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Partner will pay the SCA to provide housing allowance to the interns. This in term will be paid to USFS directly for the on-site housing.

Compensation  

• $350/week* Living Allowance
• $40/week Commuting Allowance
• $300/month Housing Allowance (4 disbursements) to be paid to USFS
• $1,100* To/From Travel Allowance, paid once with first paycheck
• Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award of $1956, received upon successful completion of position and fulfillment of 450 service hours
• Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum of service)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Bear Safety

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

Interpretive Skills

Other (please specify)

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description