Payette National Forest - Recreation Trail Crew AmeriCorps Member

Idaho Conservation Corps -AmeriCorps 680-Hours
Individual Placement
U.S. Forest Service
Payette National Forest
Krassel Ranger District
Position Title: Recreation Trail Crew AmeriCorps Member
Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 21EDBDC0010041

Position Summary:
Payette National Forest Krassel Ranger District is recruiting one 680-hour Trail Crew AmeriCorps Members
beginning May through September 2024. The incumbent will perform trail work construction and maintenance
of motorized and non-motorized trails. Incumbent will safely utilize hand tools in trail maintenance, power
equipment including chainsaws, brush saws, weed whackers, and motorized trail bikes. Trail clearing and
maintenance of up to 10 or more miles per day.

Duties and Responsibilities:
This placement is with the Payette National Forest's Krassel Ranger District. Ninety percent (90%) of the
incumbent's time will entail working as a crew member on a self-contained backpacking crew that performs
light and heavy maintenance on the district system trails, including logout and tread repair. Ten percent (10%)
of the incumbent's time will be office work such as logging fieldwork data entry.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous backpacking, hiking and camping experience required.
• Perform strenuous physical work outdoors.
• Hike long distances carrying a heavy pack and tools.
• Current driver's license
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor on an everyday basis
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team in an outdoor setting
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Positive mental attitude.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Comfortable living and working in the Wilderness for up to 10 days at a time.
• Experience reading maps and attention to detail
• Coursework in recreation management, forestry, natural resources, or related field
• A strong interest in resource management and the care of their public lands.

Duty Location:
Members are stationed at Krassel Work Center in central Idaho. Government housing may be provided. Duties
are carried out in a variety of locations in the Krassel Ranger District.

Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting
May through September 2024. 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:
$7,650 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and upon successful completion of program requirements
(680-hours), $2626.27 education award. This position also includes a gear funding stipend of $201.19.
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.
These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network's OYSI and EAP program.

Application Instructions
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Application Deadline: May 15th, 2024
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: Individual Placement
Service Dates May - September 2024
Length of Term: 17 Weeks (minimum of 680 hours)

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 "Payette National Forest - Recreation Trail Crew AmeriCorps Member" when applying.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Idaho Conservation Corps/Northwest Youth Corps
Internship Program Coordinator Matt Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org or Krassel Trails Foreman, Caelan
Parker, at caelan.parker@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.