Monthly Pooled - WCC - AmeriCorps - Individual Placement Motorized Recreation Intern with Parks Ranger District (USFS)

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JOB TITLE:  

WCC AmeriCorps Individual Placement – Motorized Recreation Intern with Parks Ranger District (USFS) 

Location: Walden, Colorado 

Compensation: $8,000 living stipend + $1.956.35 Segal Education Award 

Term of Service: This position has a 450-hour term of service beginning May 17th and ending August 22nd. Schedule may include occasional evenings, holidays, weekends and variable shifts.    A typical work week includes four 10-hour shifts, including weekends. 

Position Overview: The Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC) is seeking applicants to fill up to two (2) AmeriCorps Individual Placement positions with a partner organization. The positions have a 450-hour term of service. 

These members will serve as part of a District recreation team in support of developed/dispersed recreation infrastructure, trails, and maintain developed recreation sites and Forest Service rental cabins. Duties for these positions consist of a variety of patrols and projects including dispersed and developed areas adjacent to mountain communities: 

• Public education and information of Forest rules and regulations to Forest visitors. 

• Patrol front country trails, dispersed areas, and developed sites adjacent to mountain communities to educate on Leave No Trace practices and Forest regulations. 

• Patrol roaded areas via trucks, ATV/UTV’s and or Dirt Bikes providing motorized recreation information to forest users. 

• Install and maintain trailhead, road signs, access gates, and information kiosks. 

• Implement and support the motorized and non-motorized travel management plan (where motorized and mountain bikes are authorized to go) via signage, gates, barriers, and visitor education. 

• Perform maintenance and clean developed sites such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailhead facilities including bathrooms. 

• Collect and count recreation fees. 

• Assist with volunteer projects with local partners and volunteer groups as scheduled. 

• Collect and maintain field data and trail surveys using tablets. 

• Serve independently on backcountry trail projects and provide support/assistance for youth crew trail projects. 

Housing and Transportation: 

• A Government vehicle will be provided to complete approved tasks related to this position. 

• Housing will be coordinated with USFS and WCC staff. 

Physical Working Conditions: The candidate may be required to work alone or in a small team in front- and backcountry settings in variable weather conditions.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• AmeriCorps participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 18 years of age 

• Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria 

• Ability to lift 30+ lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation 

• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with motorized recreation 

• Experience with trail and developed site maintenance 

• Experience with visitor services 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and a cover letter describing their relevant experience. Position open until filled.  

WORK LOCATION: 

Walden, Colorado 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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