Contact Name: Morgan Brandenburg
Company/Organization/Agency: Southwest Conservation Corps
Address: 701 camino del rio, ste 101, Durango, Colorado 81301 United States
Email Address: mbrandenburg@conservationlegacy.org
Contact Phone:
Job Title: Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader
Job Description: Title: Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader
Date of Employment:
January 3, 2022 – March 19, 2022 (Potential to extend through August or November)
OR
March 28, 2022 – November 11, 2022
Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Based out of Durango, CO
Salary: $685 / week
Benefits:
Health Benefit Eligible if end date is August or November
S-212 Chainsaw Certification
Colorado Fire Camp Training & Certifications: S-130 & S-190, Firefighter Training and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior. IS100b, Intro to Incident Command System. IS700, National Incident Management System (NIMS).
First Aid & CPR
Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Food while in field.
Opportunity for intermediate trainings on Chainsaw and Fire.
Deadline: Multiple positions open until filled.
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The Southwest Conservation Corps' Veterans Fire Corps program provides training and on-the-job experience for post 9-11 era veterans interested in entering careers and gaining experience in natural resource management.
The program engages participants in a cohort environment in which a team of recent era veterans works together to train and complete natural resource management projects, specifically related to fire fuels management and fuels reduction. Project work and schedules will vary depending on region and season. Projects require members to camp and live on project locations for an 8 on / 6 off or possibly a 10/4 schedule.
Trainings will focus on gaining conservation and forestry skills, specifically the use of hand tools and the operation of chainsaws. Members will go to Colorado Fire Camp to earn S130- Firefighter Training, S190- Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior, S212- Wildland Fire Chainsaws, IS100b- Intro to Incident Command System, and IS700a-National Incident Management System, as well as First Aid/CPR.
Additionally, the program aims to provide background knowledge and introductory training in Wildland firefighting. The program assists veterans in their transition to civilian careers by providing contact with potential future employers and trainings in applying for federal land management jobs.
This AmeriCorps program is designed for veterans who separated from the military at any point after September 11th, 2001 (including but not limited to OIF, OEF, ONO, OCO, and GWoT veterans) who are interested in pursuing educational and professional development in resource management, wildland firefighting and other outdoor related fields.
For the health and safety of our crews, staff and communities, projects may be postponed or adjusted due to COVID-19. The information provided in this Position Description is an outline of how our program has typically been operating, however is subject to change. As this situation develops, and decisions are made, we will provide updates. We encourage you to continue with the application process and we will keep consistent and direct communication with all applicants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Mentorship
Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work
Implement skills training on work-site and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics
Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community
Mentor and delegate project responsibilities, crew life, and member development to Co-Leader
Must be willing to follow and enforce all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while on hitch
Project Management, Safety & Implementation
Train and motivate a crew of four to six veterans to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands
Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems.
Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff.
Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site
Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety.
Administration
Complete professional documentation of time sheets, daily and weekly reports, corps member and peer evaluations, disciplinary action forms, incident reports, etc. in a timely manner
Responsible for all project related outcomes and deliverables
Manage food budget and credit card for purchases
Essential Functions:
Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen
Required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus
Required to drive an SCC vehicle - and therefore have a very clean driving record
Must be able to speak, understand, read and write English
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SCC or other conservation corps or youth corps, leading Veterans
Teaching, facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people
Faller B Chainsaw certification (Or ready to evaluate as one)
Wildland Fire experience (Hot shot, hand crew, engine crew, etc.)
Current 80 hour + medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED
Familiarity with basic conservation skills (hand tool use and maintenance, etc.)
Strong conflict resolution skills
Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others
Minimum Qualifications:
Leadership experience
Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with others
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-45-hour work week
Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
Desire to learn from and work with recent era military veterans
Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission
Significant chainsaw operations and maintenance experience
Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions
Experience with backpacking, wilderness living and travel, LNT principles
High School diploma or GED certificate
Minimum of Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED current
Must be 21, have a clean driving record (insurable by SCC) and a current driver’s license
Job Start Date: 1/3/2022
Application Deadline: 4/1/2022
Additional Information: https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/2901