What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Corps - Assistant Crew Leader Temp (AmeriCorps) - Forestry position at Larimer County?
The LCCC promotes individual development for young adults through service on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Learn more about LCCC here.
Assistant Forestry Crew Leaders serve side-by-side with Crew Leaders and members to complete projects in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, including high altitudes. Assistant Crew Leaders are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills while engaging in a combination of hands-on projects and service-learning activities focused on environmental awareness, community engagement and personal and professional skill development.
We value all types of diversity, and we value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences.
Pay Information
Assistant Crew Leaders will receive a monthly stipend of $2,904 per month (paid biweekly).
This position will also be eligible for an Education Award contingent upon successful completion of the program. AmeriCorps Education Award Amounts: 300 Hour: $1,459.26 | 450 Hour: $1,824.07 | 675 Hour: $2,626.27 | Position may also qualify for academic credit or internship. This position is eligible to participate in the AmeriCorps Student Loan Forbearance Program.
Schedule
Assistant Crew Leaders are expected to serve 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon. If on a camping crew, assistant crew leaders must camp Monday through Wednesday, returning to Fort Collins after serving on Thursday. Meals will be provided while camping.
This schedule may be modified due to holidays, training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances. Training dates will be coordinated and communicated prior to employment.
Crew Details
Forestry Crew Assistant Leader (Camping) early August - early November (tentative)
Crew will complete projects that can include felling, brushing, and/or limbing trees (chainsaws) to assist with fire mitigation near Red Feather Lakes. Crew will camp at various designated and dispersed campgrounds near the work site. Position eligible for a 450 hour AmeriCorps education Award.
- Crew limited to ages 18-25 due to grant.
- Completes fire mitigation, hazardous tree removal, and invasive species management using chainsaws (other projects may include habitat restoration, fence construction, and trail work)
- Performs duties expected of any crew member including conservation work, meal preparation, camp clean up, and other day-to-day duties
- Demonstrates the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Safely drives a twelve-passenger van and trailer
- Implements LCCC policies and procedures
- Reports directly to the Crew Leader
- Mentors a crew of six to eight AmeriCorps crew members, ages 18 to 30, daily
- Motivates and encourages others to work and persevere in difficult and physically challenging settings
- Promotes leadership while encouraging the development of teamwork, self worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, decision making, and the building of community
- Monitors the physical and emotional safety of the crew
- Assists in training crew, in areas including, but not limited to, proper tool use, sawyer certification, and Leave No Trace principles
- Maintains a safe working environment and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
- Assists in the facilitation of team building activities, environmental education, and job/life skills curriculum on a regular basis, or as projects determine appropriate
We are looking for a candidate that will:
- Have excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Use clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Possess a background working in a team environment
- Have previous experience with conservation techniques, construction, landscaping, and tool maintenance
- Be proficient with troubleshooting and conflict management skills
- Ideally have higher education in natural resources, forestry, or an education-related field; or equivalent experience
- Have experience working on a crew or with youth in the outdoor education field
- Successfully complete Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required for individuals performing supervisory functions.
Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.
Certification Schedule
Wilderness First Aid will be provided in August in Fort Collins.
S-212 will be provided to leaders in early August at Colorado Fire Camp, travel and training expenses will be covered. Assistant leaders will be expected to test into a Class A Feller. S-130 and S-190 will also be provided mid-August.
This schedule may be modified due to holidays, training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances. Training dates will be coordinated and communicated prior to employment.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Salary : $2,904
