What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Recreation and Lands Staff Officer position at Hispanic Access Foundation?
Project Type: In-person
The Resource Assistant will work throughout the West Zone of the Carson National Forest. Their assigned duty station will be the El Rito Ranger District office in El Rito NM. Northern New Mexico and especially the West Zone of the forest is rural in nature and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. The West Zone Recreation and Lands program of the Carson National Forest needs additional support in-line with the Sustainable Recreation model for the Carson, and assistance with management of a busy and varied special uses program that includes outfitter/guides and lands special uses.
- Assist with all aspects of management of developed recreation sites on the West Zone.
- Great American Outdoors Act project support and implementation
- Contracting Officer’s Representative certification to support contract implementation at recreation sites
- Developed Recreation Site fee proposal implementation, cabin rental program management.
- Work with partners and volunteers to design and implement of projects related to recreation sites and trails
- Perform database management for recreation sites, trails, and special uses.
- Prepare and administer recreation and land use permits
- Conduct field inspections for special use permit compliance
- Shared supervision of Resource Clerks, GS-5s and GS-7
- Wilderness field monitoring, data collection and reporting for the Cruces Basin Wilderness
- Must be capable of working independently and as part of a team, in an office setting and outside in all weather conditions (high elevation, heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Must be capable of working in the outdoors in rural and remote locations, including occasional camping overnight to support recreation enhancement projects.
- Is good at networking and creating partnerships
- Is proficient in and enjoys writing and communicating clearly;
- Has excellent customer service skills
- Has GPS/GIS skills for data collection and map creation
- Has the ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to specific deadlines
- Has successfully supervised others in the past
- US citizenship or permanent residency. Interns must undergo a government background check if selected.
- Ages 17 and up
- Must have a driver’s license
- Minimum and/or desired level of academic credentials: Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree in the following: Recreation Programming; Social Science; Public Relations; Business Management; Outdoor Education; but open to a variety of degrees from accredited universities AND recent grads with strong verbal and writing skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
- A biweekly stipend of $1,300 based on a 40-hour workweek
- Monthly housing stipend up to $1,000 per month
- Monthly commuting stipend up to $50
- Health insurance coverage
- Travel expenses paid to participate in orientation July 15, 2024 – July 19, 2024
- Funds available to support professional development opportunities that align with role and goals (training, conference, etc.)
- Direct Hire Authority Eligibility – after completing 960 hours, DHA status provides special non-competitive hiring status when applying for certain federal positions.
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is managing the recruitment for these positions. All applications should be submitted through Hispanic Access' MANO Project application page. A resume and two references will be required for submission. Your application or resume should include professional and educational experience, along with any awards, technical skills or volunteer activities. Application questions or issues may be directed to Anastasia Elvira Hernandez, anastasia@hispanicaccess.org.
Accepting applications on a rolling basis until May 26.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should contact Hispanic Access Foundation directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
US Forest Service Mission:
To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Hispanic Access Foundation Mission:
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that connects Latinos and People of Color to partners and opportunities improving lives and creating an equitable society. Hispanic Access’s vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum improving the future of America.
Salary : $1,000