Payette National Forest - Forestry Technician Americorps Member

Idaho Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps 680-Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Forest Service

Payette National Forest

Council Ranger District

Position Title: Forestry Technician AmeriCorps Member

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 21EDBDC0010041

Position Summary:

The Payette National Forest, Council Ranger District is recruiting two 680-Hour Forestry Technician AmeriCorps Members beginning June through August 2024. Members will support a dynamic reforestation program based on project needs with walk-through, seedling stocking and survival, and stake row surveys in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

· Reforestation Assessment Field Surveys (80%)

o Navigate to survey plot locations across the forest.

o Count and measure seedlings and record other observations of forest health and condition using data sheets and tablets.

o Enter data in office setting.

o Maintain tools and equipment.

· Training/Professional Development (20%)

o Potential trainings include:

§ Visit tree nursery/help with sowing or lift/pack operations.

§ Tree Climbing Training

§ Type II Wildland Firefighter/rX burning

§ CPR/First Aid

Required Qualifications:

· Willingness to work as part of a small team.

· Valid driver’s license

· Safety conscious

· Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

· Ability to hike in steep, rocky and brushy terrain.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

· Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.

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Desired Qualifications:

· First Aid/CPR or higher

· Forestry/Natural Resource Interests or Major

· Land Navigation/Orienteering

· Working familiarity with tree and plant identification in the Rocky Mountains

Duty Location:

Duties are performed within Council Ranger District. Housing may be provided by the Payette National Forest and may consist of living in a government bunkhouse on a remote Forest Service work center. Transportation will be provided in the form of either a government-owned vehicle to be used by the selectee and/or riding in a shared government-owned vehicle with a crew.

Terms of Employment:

One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting June through August 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:

$8,500 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and a $2,626.27 education award upon completion of the 680 hours of service. This position will include a gear stipend of $194.12.

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: June 2, 2024

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates June 2024 – August 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 - Forestry Technician 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 or Elizabeth Barnes at elizabeth.barnes@usda.gov

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.

Job Types: Temporary, Internship

Pay: $8,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Cascade, ID 83611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person