UCC Trail Crew Member

Requisition ID: 2024-7637

of Openings: 2

Location: US-UT-Duchesne Category: Other Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Student Affairs Department: Utah Conservation Corps Advertised Salary: $16.95 per hour

Overview Apply by: April 8, 2024 - Application review begins April 8, 2024. Preference will be given to applicants who submit a complete application packet by April 8.

Employment Period: Mid-May up to Mid-September (exact dates determined at time of employment and may vary by location)

Schedule: The position will work a 10-day rotation with 4 days off for 80 hours during each two-week period. 30-minute lunches do not count toward work-day hours. Occasional OT (Overtime) may be required. Please note the definitions of USU work weeks and pay periods.

Position Location: 85 West Main, PO Box 981, Duchesne, UT 84021

The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) in partnership with the Ashley National Forest is hiring two UCC Trail Crew Members. This is a 3 to 4-month (up to 18 weeks) full-time professional development and work experience opportunity mid-May through September for approximately 90 workdays.

The Ashley National Forest encompasses about a million and a half acres in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. The Forest lies in three geographical areas: the east-west range of the Uinta Mountains, the Green River Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 13,528 feet.

The Utah Conservation Corps is Utah's award-winning, and nationally recognized statewide Conservation Corps headquartered in Logan, Utah at Utah State University's main campus. The UCC has been Utah's largest environmental AmeriCorps program since 2001, completing service work on public lands, in communities, and with various organizations throughout the state. NOTE: Individuals who are selected for these positions will be employed by UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY as non-benefited hourly employees through the Utah Conservation Corps as UCC Trail Crew Members.

Housing:

• Seasonal government housing from the Forest Service may be available. You must agree and abide by the terms of housing which will be provided to you upon employment or request.
• If you obtain Forest Service housing, you will be responsible for paying approximately $185/month for housing. This is NOT deducted from your paycheck and must be paid through a separate agreement between the employee and the Forest Service

Training/Professional Development Opportunities:

• Will gain wildlife and habitat identification techniques, including bird Identification by sight and sound.
• Various wildlife survey and monitoring techniques and experience with monitoring equipment.
• Will gain First Aid training, evaluation, and certification (required).
• FS vehicle operation (truck) (required).
• Networking and collaboration with professionals in the field.
• USU position-specific training (pending).

In addition to submitting your online application, please send an email to the contact below to notify them of your intent to apply for the position. Write "UCC Trail Crew Member" in the subject line of your email. John... For full info follow application link.

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