Overview
Position Overview:
The recreation program on the Long Cane Ranger District is small, with few employees. Our trail program needs additional assistance and capacity to provide a better trail experience for the public. The Individual Placement will benefit the community by providing detailed information on trail deficiencies and the current condition of our trail system, enabling us to address these issues. An accurate map showing exactly where the trails are located is just one of the things the public will benefit from. With the collected data, the district will be able to address trail issues such as signage, trail structures, erosion, and other problems. The community will have a better overall trail experience thanks to the Individual Placement’s service. The Individual Placement will focus on the 120-mile trail system on the Long Cane Ranger District. The expected product will be an accurate map showing the locations of the trails, as well as trail structures such as bridges. This project will lead to an improved trail system. Data collected will be used to determine where erosion is occurring, so the trail can either be moved or reconstructed to meet standards. Trail bridges will also be evaluated to ensure public safety.
Description of Duties:
GPS centerline trails and gather specific trail information.
· Serve with the supervisor to determine which trail system to collect data.
· Hike trails to collect data with accurate GPS and identify trail deficiencies.
· Upload trail info to the database to use for future projects.
Trail Bridge Assessments
· Survey trail bridges using various hand tools and instruments and document findings.
· Collect trail bridge data with GPS and ESRI Field Maps. Take photos and measurements of bridges.
· If applicable, assist the staff in making trail bridge repairs.
Trail design and maintenance
· Assist with trail layout for relocations. Flag proposed trail and capture distance with GPS
· Perform trail maintenance, install trail signs and blazes.
· Serve with local trail volunteer organizations (SORBA-CSRA)
Potential environmental/human risk involved with this term of service: uneven terrain, physical exertion, inclement weather, and remote service sites. Wet, slippery, and steep conditions around bridge locations. Use of sharp tools and hiking off trail.
About Southeast Conservation Corps
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), operates conservation service programs throughout the Southeast that focus on meeting the needs of the natural landscapes while empowering youth and adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and life skills through community service, hard work, and land stewardship.
Building upon the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, we are focused on connecting people to the natural world through conservation-based service learning, personal development, and recreation.
