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Company Name : Student Conservation Association
Location : Libby, MT
Position : Cabinet Mountain Wilderness- Wilderness/ Trails Ranger

Job Description : Expected Dates
June 6, 2022 to November 20, 2022
Site
Kootenai National Forest
Position ID
PO-00732155
INTRODUCTION
This position is located on a wilderness Forest Service unit. Incumbent performs a variety of work in support of unit wilderness program.

MAJOR DUTIES
Assures wilderness work projects are completed safely and utilizes minimal tool concept.

Assures wilderness areas and trails are maintained to established trail standards. Assists in re-establishment of native plants at denuded campsites and abandoned trails by preparing the soil for revegetation, transporting plants to the site and protecting the site after revegetation takes place.

Implements current NEPA and Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) processes. Can process and interpret historical and cultural values specific to wilderness areas.

Works with other agencies, interest groups, and partnerships to accomplish wilderness tasks and studies.

Explains established rules and regulations to wilderness campers and can implement wilderness fire suppression techniques.

Directs or leads one or two people engaged in trail maintenance and wilderness contacts. Interacts with a variety of user groups such as backpackers, stock users, fisheries, oaters, commercial hunting outfitters.

Makes safety checks of wilderness camp areas, outfitter areas and records data for corrective action. Inspects assigned areas to determine compliance with regulations or specifications.

Contacts user groups to provide wilderness philosophy, regulations, and current camp or fire restrictions. Provides standard information on resource management and stock use practices in wilderness areas. Checks for compliance with regulations issues notices for common violations and reports other violations to supervisor. Collects monies for sale of maps. Issues campfire permits.

Inventories signs and check for accuracy and maintenance level. Gathers specific data on wilderness conditions.

Educates user groups on “Leave No Trace” camping techniques and packing out garbage. Responsible for curtailing the improper management of human waste and educating people on importance of campsites placed away from water sources.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation amounts:
$1,100 – one time RT travel allowance
$200 – weekly living allowance
$40 – weekly commuting allowance
$500 monthly housing allowance (6 disbursements)
All Weather Uniform Package
AmeriCorps eligible ($3,172 education award)

All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

Beginning on 1/18/22, all new SCA volunteer program participants are required to be fully vaccinated for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Full vaccination is defined as having received a booster shot six months after the Pfizer and Moderna primary series and two months after the Johnson & Johnson primary series.

Location Description
Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, Libby MT
Training Provided
Primitive tools utilization.Primitive skills.Backcountry camping skills.Sustainable Trail Design and Layout.Fire Fighter II?Chainsaw and Crosscut Certification.Gov. operator licensing.
Educational/Recreational Opportunities
Leave No trace Ethics.Wilderness Management.Forest Service Multi-use Management.Recreation opportunities: Mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, fishing, river and lake, scenic driving,
Professional Development Opportunities
Wilderness assignments involve the performance of a variety of related tasks requiring the use of judgment and skill in selecting proper techniques and adapting to situations at hand. Little diculty is encountered in determining what needs to be done. Decisions made involve making choices in variable work environment. When faced with an unusual problem, the supervisor is available for technical guidance. The employee is expected to exercise independence in recognizing such differences, choosing the right course of action, and then selecting and executing the proper task sequences for completing the work.
Need to Operate
Other
Need to Operate Other
The work requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion including walking on steep or uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds or more. Project work requires that personnel camp out and have long pack outs.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Main Area of Focus
Backcountry/Trail work
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Recreation Management
some coursework or experience
Backpacking
some experience
Customer Service
some experience
Hand Tools
competent with supervision
Orienteering compass skills
competent with supervision
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible
Eligible
Driving Logistics
Valid Drivers License Needed
Housing or Stipend Provided?
Yes
Certification Requirements
CPR/First Aid;Wildland Fire Fighter (Redcard)
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor
US Citizenship
Required

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