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Description
Work in partnership with the BLM to achieve goals developing a Fire Education program with one of three southern California counties.
With the high rate of fires in these counties and the number of homes in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), property and lives are at stake as well as the natural history and the environment. This is your chance to make a difference in these high-risk areas. Work to educate the communities on fire prevention and bring together key players in addressing fire education. Each Fire Education team will be made up one project leader and four team members.
Current openings include:
* San Diego County: This position will be based out of Escondido, California.
* Riverside County: This position will be based out of Hemet, California.
* Kern County: This position will be based out of Bakersfield, California.
Primary Responsibilities:
Participating in community outreach activities including attending community events and meetings, conducting home risk evaluations, grassroots fire education initiatives, summer youth education days, and assist with other conservation projects as needed.
Assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of the project. Create GIS maps with imbedded home assessment information and using the home assessments to prioritize the future WUI treatment options.
Provide a positive, safe and meaningful work environment for 4 SCA team members for three months. Coordinate with agency and SCA program staff to orient and train members in all aspects of the project. Assure project compliance with all SCA operational standards. Collect data and complete a final program report and evaluation.
Training Provided: Project Leaders will come together with SCA staff in Boise, ID for a week long training on technical field skills and SCA processes. Project Leaders will also join their teams in late May/early June for a ten day team member training in McCall, ID.
Housing, Transportation, Other: Housing may be provided; transportation for all work activities provided; personal transportation recommended. Position involves long hours in the field working in all weather conditions and in rough terrain.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; minimum age requirement 21 years old; field work/outdoor experience; minimum of 2 years leadership experience; strong computer skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail; Wilderness First Responder/Aid and CPR certification; ability to hike up to 6 miles/day over varied terrain. Valid driver's license and driving record within SCA guidelines; ability to pass SCA background check.
Preferred:
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team; environmental education, outdoor recreation, teaching or related experience; public speaking and community outreach experience; knowledge about fire and/or fire ecology; minimum impact camping skills; enthusiasm for the outdoors; budget management experience; and a sense of adventure.
Dates: Start - April 1, 2008 End - September 5, 2008
Salary: Range from $26,000-$28,000 with seasonal benefits.
To Apply:
Please email or mail your cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts.
1491 Tyrell Lane
Boise, ID 83706
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