Overview
Southeast Conservation Corps and the Southern Region of the U.S. Forest Service will partner to host a roving boundary maintenance crew that covers the Francis Marion Sumter National Forests, Daniel Boone National Forest, and the Ouachita National Forest. Projects will vary based on the priorities and direction of SECC and Forests but will focus on:
The renewal/maintenance of US Forest Service exterior boundary lines to FS boundary line marking standards to verify oil and gas lease applications as well as mining and prospecting claims.
The maintenance of existing FS exterior boundary corners to FS standards to ensure accuracy of all mineral lease applications by Updating corner cards (manually and/or electronically)
Collecting field data related to leasing and maintenance activities (manually and/or electronically)
Other surveying and mapping land boundary activities as needed for verifying the accuracy of current and future leasing of minerals.
The projects are extremely arduous and require traversing very challenging terrain; will require a high level of physical fitness of participants. During inclement weather, and to provide a more enriching experience, shadowing other departments will be added as a beneficial experience for the crew.
Qualifications:
Must be between ages 18 and 30, and up to 35 if a military veteran.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide primary documentation to support this
Must be cleared through an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, as well as state and federal Criminal History Checks
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or agree to work toward attaining either during term of service (this is essential to obtaining and using the AmeriCorps Education Award)
Preferred Skills:
General comfort with and prior experience in outdoor environments.
Experience with backcountry navigation skills using compass/ArcGIS system
About Southeast Conservation Corps
Empowering young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship.
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, & emphasize experiential learning. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.
