Forestry Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Leader (AmeriCorps) - Fall

The Larimer County Conservation Corps is hiring an Assistant Crew Leader for a seasonal position focused on conservation projects in Fort Collins, CO. Responsibilities include mentoring crew members, completing environmental projects like trail maintenance and invasive species management, and participating in service-learning activities. The position runs from August 4 to October 31, with a bi-weekly stipend and potential educational benefits. It requires outdoor work and camping in various weather conditions.
Overview

This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.

The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) offers positions to young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. The LCCC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and is an accredited corps through the Colorado Youth Corps Association and The Corps Network. Learn more about LCCC at https://www.larimer.gov/ewd/young-adults/lccc .

Assistant crew leaders work side-by-side with crew members and crew leaders to complete work projects in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, including high altitudes. Members engage in a combination of hands-on projects and service-learning activities focused on environmental awareness, community engagement and personal and professional skill development. Projects may include a variety of trail construction or maintenance, invasive species management, fuels reduction with chainsaws, and habitat restoration.

Assistant crew leaders are AmeriCorps members, earning a bi-weekly stipend of $1510.00. AmeriCorps members also earn an education award of $1,956.35, upon successful completion of the season and are eligible to participate in the AmeriCorps Student Loan Forbearance Program. This position may also qualify for academic credit or internship.

Crew Details

Forestry Assistant Crew Leader (Camping) (1 position): is a temporary position from August 4-October 31 (tentative). Crew will complete projects that can include felling, brushing, and/or limbing (chainsaws) to assist with fire mitigation near Colorado State University's Mountain Campus and invasive species removal in the City of Loveland. The crew will stay in cabins near the worksite, when working at CSU Mountain Campus.

Crew Schedule

Assistant Crew Leaders are expected to serve 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon. If on a camping crew, crew leaders must camp Monday - Wednesday, returning to Fort Collins after working 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.

Project Implementation
• Complete fire mitigation, hazardous tree removal, and invasive species management using chainsaws (other projects may include habitat restoration, fence construction, and trail work)
• Perform duties expected of any crew member including conservation work, meal preparation, camp clean up, and other day-to-day duties
• Demonstrate the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Safely drive a vehicle and trailer
• Use technology to accurately complete digital daily and weekly logs
• Implement Larimer County Conservation Corps policies and procedures
• Coordinate logistics with project sponsors, program coordinator, and corps manager
• Report directly to the crew leader, position to be filled.

The Larimer County Conservation Corps is hiring for a variety of positions. Please apply for all LCCC positions for which you would like to be considered.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:
• Mentoring a crew of six AmeriCorps members, ages 18 to 30, on a daily basis.
• Motivating and encouraging team members to work through difficult and physically demanding conditions.
• Promoting leadership while fostering teamwork, self-worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, decision making, and community building.
• Monitoring the physical and emotional safety of the crew.
• Assisting with training in areas including, but not limited to, proper tool use, sawyer certification, and Leave No Trace principles.
• Maintaining a safe work environment and enforcing the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Assisting with evaluations, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Facilitating team-building activities, environmental education, and job/life skills curriculum regularly or as appropriate for the project.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Americorps_Forestry~Sawyer_Member_TEMP .

What We're Looking For
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Skill in troubleshooting and managing conflict.
• Background in conservation work.
• Education in natural resources, forestry, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Chainsaw experience with S-212 certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification as S212 (Wildland Chainsaw Certification) A Feller is required within 1 month of hire.
• Assistant Crew Leaders only: Possession of a valid Driver's License by hire date required.

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 https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

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.