Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Forestry Technician (Lake Ranger) AmeriCorps Member

Idaho Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps 680 Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Forest Service

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Priest Lake District - Nordman, Idaho

Position Title: Forestry Technician (Lake Ranger) AmeriCorps Member - 680 HR

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 22EDBDC0020053

Position Summary:

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Priest Lake Ranger District is recruiting one 680 Hour Forestry Technician (Lake Ranger) beginning May through August 2025. Incumbents will perform a variety of work in support of the unit's recreation program at the fee-based recreation sites located on the Priest Lake. Work will largely be accomplished on motorized watercraft piloted by US Forest Service Personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include (25%) checking visitor use of recreation facilities, and (25%) monitoring compliance with recreation area rules and regulations of parking, campfires, sanitation, use of picnic sites, and/or boat launch sites. Additional duties include (50%) reporting violations to their supervisor, cleaning recreation areas and maintaining improvements, answering routine questions about recreational activities, constructing and/or maintaining trails, and performing other duties as assigned. The Forest Service manages 10 campgrounds located on the water at Priest Lake include several island campgrounds (Bartoo and Kalispell Islands).

Required Qualifications:

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Current driver's license
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability to Swim
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Motorized Watercraft
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, cleaning chemicals and basic carpentry.
• Experience with cleaning and maintaining recreation areas and facilities
• Coursework in natural resources, geology, forestry, or related field.
• A strong interest in resource management, public lands and visitor services.
• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Personal transportation

Duty/Housing Location:

Duties are performed out of the Priest Lake Ranger District Office located in Nordman, Idaho. Housing is available via the Forest Service bunkhouse apartments, but space is limited. Bunkhouse apartments are currently at $10.21 per day. They feature a furnished bedroom, a community bath and a cookhouse located in an adjacent building.

Terms of Employment:

One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (17-weeks), starting Mid-May through August 2025. The member must complete a minimum of 680 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.

Program Benefits:

$10,880 dispersed on a monthly basis and upon successful completion of program requirements, education award amount of $2,817,14. The position also includes a $500 gear reimbursement and a $1200 housing fund.

The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network's OYSI and EAP program.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: AmeriCorps Individual Placement

Service Dates: May 2025 - August 2025

Length of Term: 680 Hours (17 Weeks)

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/

Please select "Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Forestry Technician (Lake Ranger) AmeriCorps Member (Priest Lake)" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Idaho Conservation Corps Internship Program Coordinator Matthew Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org or Priest Lake's Ranger District Developed Recreation Manager Laurie Arndt at Laurie.Arndt@usda.gov (208-304-8134)

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.