The 2023 Eastern Roving Trail Corps will be a 4 person team with 1 leader and 3 members. It will be a roving style team, moving across the Northeastern US to complete three hitches with the National Park Service and the US Forest Service.
Dates: 6/12/23-9/1/23 (2 weeks training, 10 weeks field work)
Hitch 1: 3 Weeks at Monongahela National Forest (WV)
Projects on the Monogahela will work primarily to complete a backlog of condition surveys within the Forest Service. Condition surveys are vital for securing government funding for improvements on forest service land and recreation sites and help guide what improvements need to be made at these recreation sites. Additionally, the crew may be collecting photos that can be used on Recreation.gov, as well as some trail and campground maintenance (trail brushing, sign installation, painting).
Hitch 2: 4 Weeks at Blue Ridge Parkway (VA)
Project work on the Blue Ridge will be focused on rehabilitating trails along the Virginia section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Work projects will include erosion control, clearing trail corridors, and rehabilitating trail surfaces on the Catoctin Trail and Humpback Rocks Trail.
Hitch 3: 3 Weeks at White Mountains National Forest (NH)
Projects on the Monogahela will work primarily to complete a backlog of condition surveys within the Forest Service. Condition surveys are vital for securing government funding for improvements on forest service land and recreation sites and help guide what improvements need to be made at these recreation sites. Additionally, the crew may be collecting photos that can be used on Recreation.gov, as well as some trail and campground maintenance (trail brushing, sign installation, painting).
The team will stay at frontcountry campsites. SCA will provide all necessary support services, crew leadership, transportation, personal safety equipment, and other standard materials/supplies necessary to perform the work.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics, and promote effective and productive teamwork;
- Work variable hours (long days and/or weekend), at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, in varying weather conditions, and under physically demanding circumstances;
- Use technical equipment including a chainsaw, and hand tools.
Strong candidates will have the following knowledge, skills, experience:
- Experience working in an outdoor setting;
- Coursework or degree in environmental science, or similar natural resource field;
- Experience operating various types of forestry equipment in a safe and efficient manner (chainsaws, backpack sprayers, two-way radio, etc.);
- Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s);
- Positive communication skills and ability to work with a team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets SCA standards required;
- Interest in serving alongside and supporting others on a team;
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age;
- Have ability to legally work in the US;
- Meet SCA’s criminal background check standards;
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and independently travel 2 miles over varied terrain while carrying a 40-pound pack without assistance;
- Ability to perform manual, physical labor in a variety of outdoor conditions for up to 8-10 hours per day;
- Willingness to camp for minimum 14 consecutive nights;
- Willingness to complete some project paperwork including project reports, output logs, and inventories;
- With training, ability to use hand tools and power tools to complete assigned work projects.
Team Member Benefits:
- $350/week living allowance (paid bi-weekly)
- One-time travel allowance ($650)
- Housing (camping at NPS and USFS campgrounds) and field-based meals
- SCA member orientation, wilderness medicine and trail work skills trainings
- Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award
*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
For SCA’s COVID guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid.
Position ID: PO-00734614
Expected Dates: June 12, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Location:
29132 Blue Ridge Parkway
Vesuvius, VA 24483
US
Training Provided: Trail Work Skills, Wilderness Medicine
Main Area of Focus: Backcountry/Trail work
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Driving Logistics: Not needed
Members can bring personal vehicles to leave site on weeknights/weekends, if they choose. Members are responsible and liable for their own vehicles kept on site.
Housing or Stipend Provided?
A. Partner will provide suitable housing for the member
Crew will camp for their duration of time in the field.
