American Conservation Experience · 1 week ago
Recreation Technician - Tahoe National Forest
Nevada City, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$800/wk - $800/wkAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the US Forest Service, is seeking recreation technicians to contribute to developed recreation and campground projects alongside Tahoe National Forest Staff. The role involves performing minor maintenance of recreation area facilities, providing customer service to visitors, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNon ProfitRecruitingTrainingWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs minor maintenance of developed and dispersed recreation area facilities, including campgrounds and trailheads (cleans restrooms, cleans campsites, maintains fire-safe areas, paints picnic tables and bulletin boards, etc.)
Heavy focus on physical labor
Provides excellent customer service by enthusiastically answering questions, greeting and assisting visitors
Performs patrols of the campgrounds, trailheads, OHV areas and dispersed sites to ensure it stays presentable and address/and or report discrepancies as they occur
Ensures visitors comply with rules and regulations
May be expected to assist at visitor centers
May assist in the management of group reservations
May (not guaranteed) assist in trail maintenance activities, including but not limited to brushing, tread work and logging out
May be given the opportunity to operate a chainsaw; training provided for members who start early enough in the season
Working with volunteer campground hosts
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements
Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation
Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement
To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website located on our Indeed homepage
Preferred
Have a high fitness level and be comfortable in various indoor and outdoor work environments, and at times adverse weather conditions
Public outreach and making contacts with visitors is a key component of this role. Contact is to educate visitors in recreation management and law enforcement objectives and policies, to obtain compliance with laws/regulations, to resolve problems, and to provide assistance to forest visitors. Contacts will include dealing with some persons and/or groups that may be uncooperative, hostile and who have different viewpoints
Chainsaw and First Aid/CPR Certification highly desired; training may be provided
Have working knowledge of detailed recreation rules and regulations to assist Forest visitors, and to detect and report violations
Have demonstrated skills and knowledge of basic procedures for cleaning and maintaining recreational areas, facilities and/or trails
Experience and/or ability to learn the use of a GPS unit
Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $800/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or USFS. Up to $240/wk housing reimbursement will be available to help offset the cost of housing. USFS Barracks may be available.
Gear Allowance: ACE members will have up to $200 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position includes boots, work pants, hiking socks, etc, and must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. ACE members will have up to $55 to spend on eligible training/professional development opportunities, which must be approved by ACE and Forest Service staff prior to purchase.
Company
American Conservation Experience
American Conservation Experience recruits, coordinates and trains the volunteers for practical environmental maintenance projects.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laura Herrin
President & CEO
Laura A. Craig, MSA, M.S.
Chief Operating Officer
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