What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trails Conservation Corps Crew Leader position at Larimer County?
Overview
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Contribute to local climate action goals in the great outdoors! The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) offers positions to young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. The LCCC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and is an accredited corps through the Colorado Youth Corps Association and The Corps Network. Learn more about LCCC at https://www.larimer.gov/ewd/young-adults/lccc .
Crew leaders work side-by-side with crew members and assistant crew leaders to complete work projects in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, including high altitudes. Members engage in a combination of hands-on projects and service-learning activities focused on environmental awareness, community engagement and personal and professional skill development. Projects may include a variety of trail construction or maintenance and habitat restoration.
We value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We value all types of diversity including race, family status, educational background, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender expression, and age.
Crew Details
Trail Crew Leader (Camping): is a temporary position from June 2 - October 24 (tentative). Crew will perform various trail maintenance and rock work in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest, working alongside US Forest Service Staff. Crew will camp at various designated and dispersed campgrounds near the work site.
Crew Schedule
Crew Leaders are expected to work 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon, totaling 44 hours a week. If on a camping crew, crew leaders must camp Monday - Wednesday, returning to Fort Collins after working on Thursday. Meals will be provided while camping.
Certification Schedule
Wilderness First Aid will be provided early June in Fort Collins. Crosscut Certification will be provided in the field during the season.
This schedule may be modified due to holidays, training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances. Training dates will be coordinated and communicated prior to employment.
Project Implementation
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Contribute to local climate action goals in the great outdoors! The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) offers positions to young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. The LCCC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and is an accredited corps through the Colorado Youth Corps Association and The Corps Network. Learn more about LCCC at https://www.larimer.gov/ewd/young-adults/lccc .
Crew leaders work side-by-side with crew members and assistant crew leaders to complete work projects in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, including high altitudes. Members engage in a combination of hands-on projects and service-learning activities focused on environmental awareness, community engagement and personal and professional skill development. Projects may include a variety of trail construction or maintenance and habitat restoration.
We value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We value all types of diversity including race, family status, educational background, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender expression, and age.
Crew Details
Trail Crew Leader (Camping): is a temporary position from June 2 - October 24 (tentative). Crew will perform various trail maintenance and rock work in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest, working alongside US Forest Service Staff. Crew will camp at various designated and dispersed campgrounds near the work site.
Crew Schedule
Crew Leaders are expected to work 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon, totaling 44 hours a week. If on a camping crew, crew leaders must camp Monday - Wednesday, returning to Fort Collins after working on Thursday. Meals will be provided while camping.
Certification Schedule
Wilderness First Aid will be provided early June in Fort Collins. Crosscut Certification will be provided in the field during the season.
This schedule may be modified due to holidays, training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances. Training dates will be coordinated and communicated prior to employment.
Project Implementation
- Complete trail maintenance and rock work (other projects may include habitat restoration and fence construction)
- Perform duties expected of any crew member including conservation work, meal preparation, camp clean up, and other day-to-day duties
- Demonstrate the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Safely drive a vehicle and trailer
- Use technology to accurately complete digital daily and weekly logs
- Implement Larimer County Conservation Corps policies and procedures
- Coordinate logistics with project sponsors, program coordinator, and corps manager
- Report directly to the program coordinator.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising a crew of seven AmeriCorps members (ages 18–30) daily.
- Motivating and encouraging crew members to persevere in physically demanding and challenging work environments.
- Promoting leadership by fostering teamwork, self-worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, decision-making, and community building.
- Managing and monitoring the physical and emotional safety of the crew.
- Assisting in training crew members in areas such as proper tool use, and Leave No Trace principles.
- Maintaining a safe working environment and enforcing the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Completing timesheets, evaluations, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
- Facilitating team-building activities, environmental education, and job/life skills training as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment and supervising a diverse group, preferably youth.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and conflict management.
- Previous experience with a conservation corps.
- A bachelor's degree in natural resources or an education-related field; or work experience equivalent is preferred.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
