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Description
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is seeking an experienced, quality oriented outdoor leader to supervise a team of 6 interns responsible for completing habitat restoration and trail projects in California Natural Areas.
Working in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) SCA Wildcorps teams will use traditional trail skills, restoration techniques, and hard labor, to complete an array of projects aimed at protecting and enhancing these lands. Typical past projects have included, coastal stream stabilization, habitat improvements, removal of invasive vegetation, beach cleanup, and trail maintenance/reroutes. Interns will serve 6 months.
The Project Leader is responsible for coordinating with the Bureau of Land Management and the SCA Program Director on the design, implementation and evaluation of these work projects as well as safely supervising a crew in all aspects of their work. This is a full-time, temporary, position. Period of Employment April 2, 2007 - December 14, 2008 (37 weeks)
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with SCA/BLM staff to identify restoration projects and help plan for their implementation.
* Assist in all aspects of crew member orientation and training.
* Directly supervise crew members in a variety of restoration projects.
* Have a working knowledge and comply with all SCA/BLM policies and procedures
* Manage all logistics for each assigned trail crew including transportation, housing, meals, equipment and supplies. Assist the SCA Program Director with program management including but not limited to budget management and reconciliation.
* Requires significant amounts of travel throughout California and Nevada. Determining Housing at each work location the responsibility of the Project Leader. Crew Housing may be hotels, apartments, agency bunk houses, or tent camping depending on location.
* Manage all aspects of SCA Safety and Risk Management protocols.
* Facilitate building an environment that promotes teamwork between SCA staff, the BLM, and other agency partners.
* Represent SCA/BLM in a positive and professional manner.
* Coordinate with and report to SCA Program Director to ensure full compliance with program standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* 21 years of age or older.
* Previous trail construction experience and the knowledge and ability to perform trail construction and maintenance work in a variety of ecosystems.
* 2-4 years prior experience in supervising young adults in an outdoor, wilderness setting.
* Wilderness First Responder/CPR certification
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, strong work ethic are required.
* Self starter ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Able to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds and be able to work in outdoor environment exposed to the elements including camping and hiking for extended periods of time. Up to 10-14 days per hitch.
* Have a valid driver's license, good driving record and be approved to drive through SCA's driving policies.
* Have working knowledge of safely operating power and hand-tools. Chainsaw Certification Preferred.
Compensation Starting salary: $530/week for 38-week period (1-week training, 9 week site preparation, 26-week crew, 1 week wrap up). Meals, (in the field) tents, group camping gear and uniforms will be provided. Two vehicles will be provided to transport the crew for work purposes.
To Apply: (deadline: March 15, 2007) Position will remain open until filled. Email (preferred) or mail a cover letter, resume and names of three references:
Ron Hassel
Program Director
Conservation Corps -Trails Student Conservation Association
1491 Tyrell Lane
Boise, ID 83706
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