UCC Tribal Youth Crew Lead

Requisition ID: 2024-7642

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Duchesne Category: Other Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Student Affairs Department: Utah Conservation Corps Advertised Salary: $18.96 per hour

Overview Apply by: April 8, 2024 - Application review begins April 8, 2024. Preference will be given to applicants who submit a complete application packet by April 8.

Employment Period: Late May through September 2024 (exact dates determined at time of employment)

Schedule: The position will work four days a week, 10 hours a day for a 40-hour week. 30-minute lunches do not count toward work-day hours.

Position Locations: 85 West Main, PO Box 981, Duchesne, UT 84021

The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) in partnership with the Ashley National Forest is hiring a UCC Tribal Youth Crew Lead. This is a 3 to 4-month (up to 16 weeks) full-time professional development and work experience opportunity that runs from approximately mid-May 2024 to end of August 2024

The Ashley National Forest encompasses about a million and a half acres in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. The Forest lies in three geographical areas: the east-west range of the Uinta Mountains, the Green River Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 13,528 feet.

The Utah Conservation Corps is Utah's award-winning, and nationally recognized statewide Conservation Corps headquartered in Logan, Utah at Utah State University's main campus. The UCC has been Utah's largest environmental AmeriCorps program since 2001, completing service work on public lands, in communities, and with various organizations throughout the state. Individuals who are selected for these positions will be employed by UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY as non-benefited hourly employees through the Utah Conservation Corps as UCC Wildlife Crew Members.

Housing:

• Seasonal government housing from the Forest Service may be available. You must agree and abide by the terms of housing which will be provided to you upon employment or request.

• If you obtain Forest Service housing, you will be responsible for paying approximately $185/month for housing. This is NOT deducted from your paycheck and must be paid through a separate agreement between the employee and the Forest Service Training/Professional Development Opportunities:

• Will gain leadership experience leading a tribal youth crew of up to 4 individuals.

• Various experiences in multiple resource areas like range, recreation, archeology, timber marking, wildlife, fisheries, aspen stand assessments.
• Will gain First Aid training, evaluation, and certification (required).
• FS vehicle operation (truck) (required)
• Networking and collaboration with professionals in the field.
• USU position specific training (pending). Research shows that candidates from underrepresented populations often don't apply for positions if they don't meet all position qualifications and skillsets. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested.

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