What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alaska- Trails Technician position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
Placements will assist trails and recreation staff in the Wrangell Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest. Placements may use power tools, chainsaws, and hand tools to build and maintain trails around the Wrangell area. Projects may include-but are not limited to-brushing trails, removing hazard or downed trees, building new trail, building new trail structures, clearing drainages, repairing trail tread, performing trail assessments, and campground and cabin maintenance. Placements may be required to operate ATV/OHVs, chainsaws, power brushers, and agency vehicles, for which the agency partner will provide adequate training. Placements will be provided forest service housing but should expect to camp in remote areas for up to 10 days at a time in a wet environment with biting insects while on certain projects.
Schedule
May 19, 2025 - August 11, 2025
- June 2, 2025 start date may be an option, inquire during interview
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Brushing trails
Removing hazard or downed trees
Building new trail
Building new trail structures
Clearing drainages
Repairing trail tread
Performing trail assessments
Marginal Duties
Cabin and campground maintenance
Required Qualifications
Driver's license.
Comfortable camping up to 10 days at a time in a wet environment among biting insects like mosquitos.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using hand tools
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing will be in a shared Forest Service bunkhouse or cabin. Common areas will be shared, and the intern may share a room with one other person.
Compensation
$450/week living allowance
$1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend
$2000 reimbursable duty-related expenses ($500 for personal protective equipment and $1500 for duty-travel)
Eligible for AmeriCorps Award of $1,956.35 (requires 450 hours)
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not needed
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Drive Training
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.
Salary : $450
