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Boise National Forest - Developed Recreation/YCC/Trails Internship
Location:
Boise, ID
Description:
Idaho Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps 680 HR Individual Placement U.S. Forest Service Boise National Forest Idaho City, Lowman, Mountain Home, Cascade and Emmett Ranger Districts, ID Position Title: Forestry Technician (Developed Recreation/YCC Crew Lead /Trails) - 680 HR Position Summary: Boise National Forest is recruiting eight 680 HR Forestry Technician (Developed Recreation/YCC Crew Lead/Trails) AmeriCorps Members beginning May through September 2023 (dates can be flexible depending on selectee's schedule). Incumbent will maintain recreation facilities and brushing, logging, and construction trail tread system trails on the NZ of the Boise NF. Member may lead as a YCC Crew Lead for 8 weeks. This placement will typically work four 10-hour days per week Mondays through Thursday. Duties and Responsibilities: Duties will include serving with FS employees constructing, cleaning, maintaining recreation facilities, taking water samples, and collecting fees. This requires hiking/ working outdoors with a partner and/ or independently. The placement time will be split with 50% of the job consisting of rental cabin maintenance and 50% campground maintenance. Required Qualifications: Willingness to work as part of a small team Good written and verbal communication skills Being a positive role model for 15-18 year old youth A positive attitude Current driver's license Ability to lift and carry 50lbs Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground Ability to hike 5-10 miles in a day in rugged country Willingness to clean campground facilities Desired Qualifications: Attention to detail. Physically fit for long days of hard work. Experience with hand tools and basic carpentry. Coursework in recreation management, forestry, natural resources or related field A strong interest in resource management and working with youth. Duty/Housing Location: Duties are performed out of the Idaho City, Lowman, and Mountain Home Ranger Districts in, Idaho. All Idaho City, Lowman, and Mountain Home are full-service small towns in western Idaho. Housing is available in a bunkhouse with a common kitchen and shared bedrooms. The candidate may provide their own housing, camp, or use this free forest service housing. Laundry facilities are not available at the bunkhouse, but is within short distance from the housings, as are grocery stores. Terms of Employment : One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting May through September 2023. The member must complete a minimum of 680 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 : $10,880 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis, a $2474.27 education award upon completion of the 680 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: Until Filled Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. Type of position: Individual Placement Service Dates May - September 2023 Length of Term: 17 Weeks/ 680 HRS How 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 "Boise National Forest - Developed Recreation/YCC/Trails Internship" when applying. Additional Information If you have questions about the position, please reach Idaho Conservation Corps/Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Officer Liv Kelley at XXXX@nwyouthcorps.org or Boise National Forest Everardo Santillan at XXXX@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.
Company:
Northwest Youth Corps
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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