Project Leader: Veteran Fire Corps

Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization is seeking an experienced, quality oriented outdoor leader to supervise teams of five Veteran members working in partnership with the US Forest Service to complete fire/fuels management work.   Projects may include participation on prescribed fires, fuels reduction, fire effects monitoring, FIREWISE educational outreach and pre-fire preparation of burn units; in the following areas:

• Intermountain West
• Southwest

Program Dates: April 14, 2013 - July 25, 2013 (subject to change)
Work schedule may vary; working up to 4 consecutive 10-hour days with 3 days off

Veterans Fire Corps provides recent Veterans with the training, credentials and experience needed to competitively pursue wildland fire and/or forestry careers.

Primary Responsibilities:
Crew Manager

• Lead and manage work outcomes and crew dynamics
• Facilitate team operations: food planning/purchasing, tools & equipment, vehicles, housing arrangements
• Actively manage project/member risk to maintain a safe work environment

Technical Advisor

• Assist in the GPS/GIS skills training of corps members
• Manage the quality & technique of work performed
• Promote leadership development within team and evaluate success & potential

Partnership Representative

• Manage relationship with agency partner
• Work collaboratively with agency on program logistics
• Ensure successful and timely completion of work project

Program Administrator

• Communicate with SCA field support staff as required
• Complete required program reporting and documentation
• Oversee presentation of project data to agency partner
• Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
• Ensure compliance with all SCA Risk Management policies & procedures

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Previous experience with Storm water management
• Wilderness First Responder/CPR certification
• Minimum 2 years prior experience supervising groups in an outdoor setting
• Extensive fire line, chainsaw, or veterans programming experience; if a Veteran, must have been honorably discharged
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to hike on rough, uneven terrain, and pass the Wildland Fire Fighters’ arduous pack test (3 miles in 45 mins. with a 45lb pack on)
• Preferred skill set: Experience leading veterans or fire crews, S212 federal chainsaw certification, S130/S190 federal fire certifications, forestry, geography, GIS, range management, outdoor education and/or related subjects; plant identification; map & compass skills; camping skills; enthusiasm for the outdoors; and a sense of adventure.
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

To apply: Login or Sign up & create a profile, complete the basic application and then select the Field Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume & 3 references (and DD-214 if a veteran). Once your application is complete, please email leaders@thesca.org with your interest so we may review your application.

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org