- Agency
- Northwest Youth Corps
- Location
- Council, Idaho
- Job Category
- Internships
- Salary
- $5400 Stipend
- Start Date
- 05/22/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/15/2023
- Website
- https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/927165.html
- Description
- Idaho Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps 480 Hour Individual Placement U.S. Forest Service Payette National Forest Council Ranger District - Council, Idaho Position Title: Recreation Technician AmeriCorps Member - 480 Hour Position Summary: The Payette National Forest, Council Ranger District is recruiting one 480 Hour Recreation Technician AmeriCorps Member from May through August 2023 (480 Hour), based on applicant's interest and availability. The incumbent will be paired with a permanent Forest Service Recreation Specialist to monitor and maintain recreation projects, trails, recreation visitor monitoring, and other facilities on National Forest lands. This position will typically work four ten-hour days per week (Monday through Thurs). Duties and Responsibilities: The member will shadow receive mentorship from recreation and engineering employees as they perform their duties. Specifically, these duties include developed recreation site monitoring and maintenance, inspecting road and trail bridges, and performing sign maintenance. Other tasks may include filing and other light office work. The hire can expect moderately strenuous activity including walking in rough and uneven terrain and utilizing hand tools for road maintenance. Time will be spent: 70%-monitoring/maintaining recreation facility/sign conditions, 10% maintaining trails, 10% visitor use monitoring, 10% data entry. Required Qualifications: Willingness to work as part of a small team Current driver's license. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground Desired Qualifications: Experience reading maps and attention to detail Previous experience using GPS units Duty Location: Duties are performed out of the Council Ranger District in Council, Idaho. Housing is provided in bunkhouses with a common kitchen and shared bedrooms located in Council. Terms of Employment: Each AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting approximately May through August, 2023. The member must complete a minimum of 480 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours. Program Benefits: 480 Hour - $5,400 living allowance, prorated on a pay period (monthly) basis $1,718.25 education award upon completion of the 480 hours of service. The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check. Application Instructions Application Deadline: March 2023 Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. Type of position: Individual Placement Service Dates: May - August 2023 Length of Term: 480 Hours (12-Weeks) To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships Please select "Payette National Forest - Recreation Technician Internship" when applying. Additional Information If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Officer Liv Kelley at livk@nwyouthcorps.org or Desiree Olson at Desiree.Olson@usda.gov All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history). NYC recommends that all participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.
- Qualifications
- Required Qualifications: Willingness to work as part of a small team Current driver's license. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground Desired Qualifications: Experience reading maps and attention to detail Previous experience using GPS units
- Contact Person
- Liv Kelley - Livk@nwyouthcorps.org
