Overview
Position Title: Boundary Marking Crew Member– AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Southeast Conservation Corps
Site Location: Based out of the SECC office in Chattanooga, TN, camping and serving within various U.S. Forest Service locations across the Southeast Region
Terms of Service:
Start Date: 01/25/2027
End Date: 04/30/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 Hours
Crew Member Position:
The crew member position is an entry-level position. During their time in the field, crews will perform heavy manual labor to complete conservation projects. These projects require traversing through challenging terrain to project sites while carrying up to 50lbs of gear and equipment. Crew members will camp overnight, serve outdoors (in all weather conditions), maintain equipment, and perform all duties with safety as a top priority. We ask that crew members embrace the learning opportunities, preserve through challenges, and build community with their crew.
Project Description:
SECC has partnered with the Southern region of the U.S. Forest Service to host a roving boundary maintenance crew that will be based out of Chattanooga, TN and will travel in a crew vehicle and hike out to various forest locations as needed by project partners.
Projects will vary based on the priorities and direction of SECC and USFS with a focus on:
Maintenance/ renewal of US Forest Service exterior boundary lines within USFS boundary line marking standards to verify oil and gas lease applications, as well as mining and prospecting claims
Maintenance of existing USFS exterior boundary corners to USFS 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 accurately verifying 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:
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident status
Between the ages of 18-30 (or up to the age of 35 for veterans)
Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
Preferred Skills:
Experience with backcountry navigation
Experience with ArcGIS and/or Survey 123 systems
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.
