Job Description

Overview:

Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) operates three 12-week field seasons over the course of the year. The spring season is dedicated to the development of Crew Leaders through formal training and project work, as well as preparing for our large summer and fall field seasons.

During our summer and fall field seasons, Utah Conservation Corps mobilizes multiple 5-person field crews out of three field offices (Logan, Moab, and Cedar City) to address a diversity of conservation efforts on Utah public lands. Crew project work may include habitat restoration, re-vegetation, fence building, trail construction & maintenance, invasive plant removal, forest fuels reductions & other fire mitigation work, habitat surveying, and more.

Service performed by Utah Conservation Corps crews address program goals related to the conservation of public lands and member development. UCC crews and project work may focus on specialized objectives. Recent examples of this specialized work include a bike crew (crew members use bikes as their only mode of transportation to/from project sites), and accessibility surveying in the National Forest sites (providing opportunities for people of all abilities to serve and recreate).

The UCC Field Coordinator is responsible for providing direct leadership and support to UCC field crews and working as part of the UCC field staff team to provide seasonal trainings and logistical coordination. The Field Coordinator is an integral member of UCC field operations, ensuring that UCC crews are adequately trained and prepared to perform high quality conservation service in a positive, safe, and productive environment.

The Field Coordinator is expected to provide leadership in support of UCC's overarching and crew-specific programmatic goals. Support of field crews and operations may include but will not be limited to: working with crews at their project sites, being in the field for multiple days in a row, assisting in training crew leaders and members, performing project site visits, managing logistics, maintaining tools and equipment, working in the field office, and assisting with crew member recruitment efforts.

This position involves frequent travel, camping, irregular hours, and a varying weekly schedule. The Field Coordinator must have strong leadership and communication skills, flexibility, capacity for self-direction, a passion for conservation work, and a desire to provide mentorship to emerging conservation leaders. The Field Coordinator works under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator.

This position is a temporary 10-month seasonal position.
Responsibilities:
Field Crew Leadership and Support Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to crews Provides crews with training, guidance and feedback in a structured environment Assist UCC staff in the development and implementation of a fire crews program Serves as a role model, resource, mediator and advisor for crews Assists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for Crew Leaders Conducts regular risk management audits in the field Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times Communicates with project sponsors, as needed Ensures compliance with UCC protocols, procedures and enforces policies Assists in taking weekly check in calls from crews in the field, and will be required to be on-call for specific periods of time Assists and/or supervises the rig-up and de-rig of crews Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed Assists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the field Topics include a variety of technical skills and people skills training: Trail Maintenance & Construction, Proper Tool Use & Maintenance, Critical Incident Scenario, Outdoor Leadership Skills, Pre-Project Planning & Organization, Chainsaw Training & Certification, Conflict Resolution, Debriefs & Feedback , Rig-Up/De-Rig Procedures, Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance, Herbicide; safety, use, and storage Other: Outdoor Skills, Expedition Behavior, Leave No Trace, Food & Menu Planning, Map & Compass, Common Backcountry Medical Issues (blisters, dehydration, etc.), Packing and Fitting a Backpack, Group Campsite: food storage, hygiene, water purification, stoves, dish washing system, etc. Tool and Equipment Assistance Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff Assists in maintenance of hand tools, chain saws, brush cutters, camp equipment, and general shop maintenance and organization. Assists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects Recruitment Other Duties as Assigned

This position may involve other duties and personal and professional development opportunities. A willingness to take on additional responsibilities and duties as they present themselves is an integral part of this position
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Conservation corps or similar land management experience Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting Demonstrated leadership and communication skills Teaching, training, and mentoring experience Conflict management & resolution Effective communication & interpersonal skills Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem solve, be creative, organize, manage conflict, and be flexible in order to meet programmatic goals Alignment to UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitment

Preferred Qualifications:

Faller B chainsaw training and substantial experience using a chainsaw Trail maintenance and construction experience First Aid/CPR and or Wilderness Medicine experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Willingness to learn new skills or techniques High degree of maturity & professionalism Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal abilities Willing to take courses S130/S190/L180 and qualify as a Wildland Firefighter 2 in order to assist in the development of fuels reduction and prescribed burn crews Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing. Attention to detail

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:Resume to be uploaded to the Candidate Profile Contact information for professional references Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application Be prepared to answer the following question: + This job is located out of Moab, UT. If you are not already located in Moab, are you willing to relocate?



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Advertised Salary: $17-18 per hour ADA:

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, elevated work spaces, such as scaffolding, and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.
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Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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