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POSITION INFORMATION
Term Dates: February 25 - November 22, 2019
Location(s): Positions are available based in Logan, Moab, and Cedar City, UT
Work at project sites throughout the region
Schedule: Full-time commitment, hours & schedule vary week to week (45-55 hrs)
Nearly 100% time spent in the field with significant travel between project sites and field office
Application: Submit your application on http://ucc.usu.edu/crewleaderapplication
Application review begins 10/08/18 and will continue through January 2019. Positions open until filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The UCC Crew Leader is an AmeriCorps position where the member participates in leadership
skills development during the spring field season and then provides direct leadership,
mentorship, and teaching for a UCC field crew during the summer and fall field seasons.
During the spring season, the Crew Leader participates in essential hard and soft skills trainings
and completes conservation projects as part of a crew of crew leader-trainees. Field staff give
extra attention to debriefing crew leadership scenarios, helping leaders refine tool and project
techniques, attending to areas of individual growth, and teaching the full responsibilities of the
Crew Leader position. Crew Leaders will be evaluated throughout the spring season and will
only be promoted into the full leadership role upon demonstrating essential competencies.
During summer and fall seasons, Crew Leaders are responsible for preparing and leading a 5-10 person crew in conservation project work, as well as upholding UCC values, ensuring that UCC policies and procedures are followed, facilitating education time with their crew,
communicating with project sponsors, and recording & reporting important weekly project outcome data and other documentation.
Field crews are assigned to a variety of conservation projects located across the state of Utah. Projects may include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, fence building, trail
improvement, forest fuels reduction & other forest fire mitigation efforts, surveying, and
more. Each crew has a unique project and travel schedule. All crews are trained in chainsaw and hand tool use, trails techniques, and wilderness medicine. Crews generally camp near project sites and return to their field office location for off time between project weeks. Crew Leaders are expected to have a place of residence near their field office location.
The Crew Leader position is an AmeriCorps term requiring a full-time, ten-month commitment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conservation Project Management
o Ensure that UCC policies and procedures are being followed at the project site,
camp site, and during travel
o Ensure a safe working environment
o Ensure that the crew is adequately equipped and prepared for project work and
working/living conditions, including working through inclement weather and
working and living in backcountry settings
o Provide primary in-field leadership to accomplish daily/weekly project outcomes
o Proactively communicate with UCC field staff and project partner (agency) staff
about project goals, progress, techniques, problems, etc.
o Ensure that the crew has essential information, tools and supplies to complete
assigned project work, travel to project site, and camp near project site.
2. Crew Member Mentorship
o Provide in-field guidance, training, and direction to crew members
o Facilitate positive crew dynamics and crew member development
o Facilitate conflict management and resolution within the crew
o Document crew member incidents and behaviors related to policy violations and
disciplinary action; report to field staff in an appropriate and timely manner
o Proactively communicate with field staff about crew dynamics
o Lead and/or facilitate weekly environmental education hours
3. Documentation & Reporting
o Timely completion of documentation and reporting as assigned by UCC field staff
including, but not limited to:
i. Weekly Progress Reporting ii. Vehicle Inspection
iii. Daily Safety logs
iv. Incident reports
v. Crew Member check-ins and evaluations vi. Debrief notes
vii. Tool and equipment logs
viii. Rig-up/De-rig scheduling
4. UCC Program Leadership
o Work with co-leaders and field staff to plan, organize, and implement UCC
program components, including but not limited to:
i. summer and fall crew member trainings ii. crew rig-up/de-rig
iii. crew debriefs
o Act in the front line of uncertainty and discomfort, employing skills of
motivation, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability
o Collaborate and communicate with field staff to conduct risk assessment and
management at UCC project and campsites
o Give and receive constructive feedback with field staff in a timely manner
5. Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership experience and demonstrated leadership skills
o Teaching, training, and mentoring
o Conflict management & resolution
o Effective communication & interpersonal Skills
o High degree of maturity & professionalism
Previous conservation corps, public lands management, or similar experience
o Chainsaw experience, preferred
o Trail maintenance and construction experience, preferred
Demonstrated outdoor skills
o Camping experience, including backpacking, preferred
Alignment to UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity,
positivity, and commitment
REQUIREMENTS
Support of UCC Mission & Values and a positive attitude
Commitment to personal growth
Flexibility - ability and desire to work in a dynamic environment and take on change
Ability and willingness to think creatively, adapt, adjust, and problem solve in order to
manage a crew and project assignments
Ability and willingness to work an irregular schedule
Ability, willingness, and desire to live out of a tent and work in all weather conditions
Willingness and physical ability to work on a variety of conservation projects, which may
include 12 hour days using chainsaws, hand tools, or applying herbicide
Employ proactive, active, and effective communication
Maturity
At least 21 years of age
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Eligible to enroll in AmeriCorps
Undergo a National Criminal History Check
TO APPLY
Complete the UCC Online Application found at http://ucc.usu.edu/crewleaderapplication
You will need to attach a resume, and a list of 3 professional references to the online
application. Application review begins October 2018. Positions are open until filled.
Utah Conservation Corps is an equal opportunity program. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status. UCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for application and service with our programs.
UCC's Mission
To develop the conservation leaders of tomorrow through service and education.
UCC's Values & Culture Statement
Utah Conservation Corps is committed to an inclusive culture of community service in a safe and positive environment.
UCC's Zero Tolerance Policies
The following behaviors will result in immediate termination. At no time may the UCC AmeriCorps member:
1. Engage in any activity that is illegal under local, state, or federal law, including
possession or use of illegal drugs
2. Engage in activities that pose a significant safety risk to others or physically or
emotionally damage members of the program or community
3. Possess or consume alcoholic beverages during the performance of service activities or
while living and working at the UCC project site, camp site, or in UCC vehicles
4. Be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during the performance of service
activities
5. Fail to notify the UCC of a criminal arrest or conviction during the term of service
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