Woodsboss
Company: Idaho Conservation Corps
Location: Boise
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
LOCATION: Northwest Youth Corps office locations in Eugene OR,
Tacoma WA, and Boise ID Will require 40% travel to crews assigned
within an assigned region providing field support using a NYC
provided vehicle. The entire field season will be spent in the
field supporting crews. There will be occasional visits to
headquarters for supplies. SCHEDULE: Days off are sporadic and
coordinated with your Program Manager. Woods Bosses will typically
work 10-14 day (about 2 weeks) stretches. COMPENSATION: $115 per
day for Young Adult and Community crews ($117 with current WFR or
EMT certification) $125 for Youth Crews ($127 with current WFR or
EMT certification) with transportation, camping locations, and some
meals provided. POSITION SUMMARY The Woods boss is responsible for
providing field support to youth and young adult conservation
crews. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring projects are
to partner and NYC/ICC specifications and NYC/ICC standards, camps
are to NYC/ICC standards; that they are clean, safe, and follow
organizational protocol; and that seasonal staff presents a rich
educational program. This position will also include giving project
specific technical support to crews which may include, trail
maintenance and construction, fence maintenance and constructions,
invasive species removal, and fuels reduction. A Woods boss may
also manage some weekends, recreational trips, and be responsible
for resupplying crew food and equipment. The Woods boss will
interface with project sponsors and parents to ensure participants
are comfortable with the program. POSITION DETAILS Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Support Promote continued organization
support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Seek to
remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for
underrepresented populations. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Personnel: The Woods boss is responsible for the
training, supervision, coordination, and performance of field staff
as well as the overall performance of field youth and/or young
adult crews. This includes giving feedback to and creating success
plans for leaders over the course of the season. The Woods boss
acts a role model to the crew and should be always personally aware
of this. Administrative: The Woods boss is responsible for
completing required paperwork associated with their program. The
Woods boss is responsible for collection and disbursement of field
staff paperwork (petty cash, mileage reports, time sheets, etc.).
Management: The Woods boss typically supervises seasonal program
field staff and participants and provides necessary ongoing
training and technical support to ensure projects are being
completed in a safe, professional, and productive manner. Supports
repair and maintenance of tools and equipment as required as well
as organizing, procurement and packing of food for crew modules.
The Woods boss will also respond to crew dynamic challenges by
giving crew leaders support and advice when difficult situations
arise within members, project sponsors, or other leaders. This will
include facilitating conflict resolution through debriefs as a
third-party supervisor. The Woods boss also has a primary role with
seasonal staff training and evaluation. Field Opportunities: Woods
boss will work alongside crews on field projects on a weekly basis.
Success in this position will require heightened situational
awareness and field endurance as the Woods boss will be living and
sleeping in a field setting for the duration of the season. Fridays
may be reserved for shop days to gather necessary tools and
resupply for the following weeks projects and delivering it to
crews in the field. Additionally, Woods boss may assist to lead,
supervise, and plan weekend activities for crews. Flexibility: The
position requires flexibility as it has long days and hours which
includes traveling many hours in order to visit and successfully
support multiple crews at a time. Position Qualifications &
Certifications Education: Prefer college education in outdoor
recreation, forestry, environmental education, resource management,
landscape architecture or a related field. Experience: Applications
will be reviewed considering all relevant experience relating to
youth leadership, outdoor recreation, environmental education, or
forestry background. Experience leading or supervising a group or
team and experience managing outdoor projects. Experience working
on manual labor projects, using hand tools, operating chainsaws and
driving 15 passenger vans is desirable. Certification: Current
wilderness first aid/CPR or higher certifications are required; or
willing to obtain. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an
acceptable driving record during the last three years. Must possess
a valid drivers license and clean driving record. Regular
attendance and punctuality + Reliable and self-motivated.
Exceptional communication skills. Superior problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership qualities. Interpersonal skills Physical
Demands/Work Environment Physical Condition: Applicants must be in
good physical condition and capable of working long hours on
strenuous, labor intensive projects. Work projects often require
heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, and long hikes to and
from the worksite. Applicants must be able to backpack 7 miles and
lift up to 50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Position will require camping in various locations for the course
of the season. This position will primarily work outside in all
types of weather conditions and environments including but not
limited to high elevations, remote areas, cold, rain, snow, heat,
humidity, wind, etc. The noise level in the environment is quiet to
loud. PPE is provided and use is required. While performing the
duties of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, the
employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or
operate objects, tools, or vehicle; reach with hands and arms; sit;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear; and
smell repeatedly. This Position Description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be
assigned at any time with or without notice. Terms of Employment
Based in Eugene, OR, Tacoma, WA, or Boise, ID will require 40%
travel to remote training and project locations. which may also
include travel to projects in OR, WA, and ID as needed. This is a
seasonal position. To Apply: Please submit an application to our
website with a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references
at https://www.nwyouthcorps.org/joinNYC/. Send a cover letter and
resume with 3 professional references to Nate Zantzinger, Community
Engagement Manager at NateZ@nwyouthcorps.org with Woods boss
Application in the subject line and document attachments in word or
PDF format. Please do not call or drop in. Additional program
information can be found at www.idahocc.org and
www.nwyouthcorps.org
Keywords: Idaho Conservation Corps, Boise , Woodsboss, Other , Boise, Idaho
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