Adirondack Park Trail Restoration Corps Field Leader

Adirondack Park Trail Restoration Corps Field Leader Jump to: About Student Conservation Association Duties Qualifications Application instructions Unless posted on USAJobs.gov, the positions and organizations linked to here are in no way affiliated with or sanctioned by the Peace Corps or the United States government. The views, positions, and priorities expressed by the posting organizations are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Peace Corps or the Government of the United States. About Student Conservation Association The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA also remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, they emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.

Duties Key Duties and Responsibilities Crew Manager:

• Lead and inspire your crew to achieve their best work, both individually and as a group.
• Make sure your crew is well-equipped and prepared for any challenge by facilitating team operations such as food planning, tools and equipment maintenance and preparation, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Emergency Response Plan Preparation (ERP).
• Actively manage project/member risk to maintain a safe work environment.
• Travel to backcountry work locations to support projects and camp with teams.

Technical Advisor -

Throughout Season:

• Supervise and assist the outdoor work skills training of corps members.
• Ensure that the quality and technique of the work performed is at top-notch standards, whether it's trail improvement, carpentry, rigging, felling, stonework or rustic timber construction projects.
• Actively manage risk in accordance with SCA protocols to maintain a safe & professional work environment for program participants.

Partnership Representative:

• Manage professional relationships with agency partners.
• Work collaboratively with agency partners on program logistics.
• Ensure successful and timely completion of work projects.

Projects typically include:

• Timber bridge construction.
• New trail construction.
• Campsite maintenance.
• Invasive vegetation removal.
• Fire tower restoration.
• Stone structure construction.
• General trail maintenance. Marginal Duties
• Ensure an emotionally safe and inclusive group environment for members.
• Deescalate any interpersonal disputes as soon as possible.
• Communicate all vehicle, work, camp and personal actions/matters to coordinators in a timely manner. Qualifications Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Willing to use personal vehicle for travel to project site (gas reimbursement provided)
• Previous trail construction and maintenance experience
• Prior experience supervising young adults in an outdoor setting
• Valid driver's license and MVR that meets SCA standards (i.e. 3 years minimum driving experience)
• Willing to take the SCA Background Check Preferred Qualifications
• 1-3 years of work/life Conservation Crew experience.
• Current or ability to obtain Wilderness First Responder (or higher) / CPR certification
• Eligible to obtain chainsaw certification Application instructions Resume will be required when filling out application on our website.

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