Forestry Conservation Corps Crew Leader - Short Term

Larimer County is seeking a Forestry Conservation Corps Crew Leader for a short-term position in Fort Collins, CO. This role involves leading young adults in conservation projects focused on environmental awareness and skill development, including trail maintenance and fire mitigation. The position runs from May 19 to August 22, requiring camping and a 44-hour work week. Training in Wilderness First Aid and chainsaw operation will be provided. Applicants must apply through the county's website.
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Overview

This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Contribute to local climate action goals in the great outdoors by joining the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) as a temporary Forestry Conservation Corps Crew Leader!

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.

Crew leaders work side-by-side with crew members and assistant 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.

We value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We value all types of diversity including race, family status, educational background, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender expression, and age.

The Larimer County Conservation Corps is hiring for a variety of crew leader positions. Please indicate in your application all LCCC crew leader positions for which you would like to be considered.

Crew Details
Forestry Crew Leader (Camping) (2 positions): is a temporary position from May 19 - August 22 (tentative). Crew will complete projects that can include felling, brushing, and/or limbing (chainsaws) to assist with fire mitigation near Estes Park, Colorado. The crews will camp at various designated and dispersed campgrounds near the work site.

Crew Schedule
Crew Leaders are expected to work 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon, totaling 44 hours a week. 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.

Certification Schedule
Wilderness First Aid will be provided early June in Fort Collins. S-212 will be provided to leaders mid-May at Colorado Fire Camp, travel and training expenses will be covered. Leaders will be expected to test into a Class B Feller. S-130 and S-190 will also be provided mid-August.

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 program coordinator.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:
• Supervising a crew of seven AmeriCorps members (ages 18–30) daily.
• Motivating and encouraging crew members to persevere in physically demanding and challenging work environments.
• Promoting leadership by fostering teamwork, self-worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, decision-making, and community building.
• Managing and monitoring the physical and emotional safety of the crew.
• Assisting in training crew members in areas such as proper tool use, sawyer certification, and Leave No Trace principles.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and enforcing the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Completing timesheets, evaluations, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
• Facilitating team-building activities, environmental education, and job/life skills training as needed.

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

What we're looking for:
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment and supervising a diverse group, preferably youth.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and conflict management.
• Previous experience with a conservation corps.
• A bachelor's degree in natural resources, forestry, education, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Previous chainsaw experience, including S-212 certification or an equivalent qualification.

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.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification required, within 1 month of hire.
• Certification as a S212 (Wildland Chainsaw Certification) Feller A required by date of hire; S212 Feller B Certification required, within 1 month or hire.

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

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:
• Fort Collins, CO 80521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person