Overview
One (1) leadership position will be filled and located out of Vernal, Utah at the Ashley NF Supervisors Office (SO).
A Forestry Technician Crewmember performs developmental assignments in support of the Timber Program located at the Ashley National Forest, Supervisors office in Vernal, UT. The work is primarily performed in a field environment. Fieldwork often requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion, including walking, hiking, bending, or climbing in rugged terrain under adverse conditions for long periods.
To view the full Position Description, please go to this link: https://www.usu.edu/ucc/files/2023-Lead-TimberCrew-BLM-Vernal-PD.pdf
Preferred Skills:
* Strongly prefer experience in working outdoors.
* MUST possess leadership qualities! May be called upon to lead the crew.
* Prefer experience identifying tree species and measuring trees.
About Utah Conservation Corps
Utah Conservation Corps is an AmeriCorps program made up of members, staff, and partners dedicated to service to our community and environment. We engage in projects throughout the state of Utah that address goals relating to environmental conservation, leadership, education, and sustainability.
UCC AmeriCorps members have committed to a term of service for their country that may range from 3 months to a year. Our members are individuals seeking opportunities to give back, to improve the environment and explore the beauty of Utah's public lands. Many of our members are current students or recent graduates looking to gain experience in the fields of natural resource conservation, education, or social services.
Utah Conservation Corps is a program of Utah State University's Center for Community Engagement.