Job Description
The Boise National Forest, Emmett and Idaho City Ranger District is recruiting four 680 Hour Timber Sale Preparation AmeriCorps Members beginning May through September 2024 (dates can be flexible depending on selectee’s schedule) with additional weeks available by mutual agreement. Working in Timber Sale Preparation requires knowledge of timber sale layout, harvest systems, equipment capability, and implementing silvicultural prescriptions to meet forest health or fuels reduction goals. A Member in this position will be given an opportunity to work in a variety of aspects of timber sale preparation including sale layout, marking, and cruising timber, and active sale administration. Mentorship and training in these tasks will be provided throughout the season to the candidate selected.
Member Duties : This position will be focused on the Boise National Forest timber program with duties involving sale preparation. Work is typically conducted in a crew of 3-5 people led by a crew leader and assistant crew leader. Specific duties include: • Layout and GPS of timber sale units, including buffering environmentally sensitive areas such as riparian areas, wildlife areas, or archeological sites (20%) • Painting exterior boundaries of timber sale units (20%) • Interior marking of timber to meet silvicultural prescriptions (20%) • Assisting with cruising of timber to determine sale value (20%) • Training in assigned duties and cross-training with other disciplines dependent on selectee’s interests (20%)
Program Benefits : Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .
Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Environment .
Skills :
Education , Communications , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Environment .
Education , Communications , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Environment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Northwest Youth corps - Timber Prep
Program Start/End Date
05/01/2024 - 09/30/2024
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 19 Maximum: 26
Program Locations
IDAHO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/01/2024 To 05/01/2024
To apply :
Phone 2088050325
E-mail [email protected]
Website https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com
Contact
Lev Kellendy
2621 Augusta St
Eugene OR 97403
2088050325
nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com
Listing ID
122483