Desert Restoration Corps Project Leader – Mojave, AZ

Organization: The Student Conservation Association (SCA)

Job Title: Desert Restoration Corps Project Leader

Location: Mojave, AZ

Hours and Compensation: Salary range $500-$545 per week, paid biweekly. Full medical benefits and 403(b) retirement account available. The crews camp primitively while in the field for up to 14 days at a time. Crew members are provided housing during days off. Program duration is 8 months, field staff are employed for 10 months. There are 5 positions available; 4 leading crews on BLM lands around Ridgecrest, CA and 1 leading a crew that will work with all 5 BLM Field Offices within the California Desert District. These are full-time positions.

Position Dates: Positions begin August 12 with Project Leader Orientation in the Mojave Desert of Southern California. Position ends on June 10, 2013. Corps members arrive September 18 and depart May 27.

Application Deadline: Send in ASAP

Posted On: July 14th, 2012

Organization Overview

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers,is seeking an experienced, quality oriented outdoor leader to supervise a team of young adults responsible for completing restoration projects for the Desert Restoration Corps. SCA’s Desert Restoration Corps has been working in the Mojave desert in Southern California since 1999 and has a long history of challenging, rewarding and successful programing. Our restoration work is accomplished using a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, vertical mulching, horizontal mulching, hard barriers, fencing, rider education and route signing. Restoration sites are located on Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), Limited Use areas, and Wilderness areas administered by the Bureau of Land Management. A majority of the restoration work is related to mitigation of illegal OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) use. SCA’s restoration efforts help revive a fragile and often neglected ecosystem while at the same time working to ensure responsible OHV use of public lands through rider education efforts.

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
* Supervise the work 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
* Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
* Ensure compliance with all SCA Risk Management policies & procedures

Qualifications

* Minimum 21 years of age
* 1-3 years prior experience supervising young adults in an outdoor wilderness setting
* 1-2 years previous restoration or conservation skills experience
* Current Wilderness First Responder/CPR certification
* Possess High School diploma, Bachelors degree preferred
* Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
* Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Ability to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds
* Ability to work in an outdoor environment exposed to the elements for extended periods of time

How to Apply