Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021 13:20:48
From: Linda Rohleder <rohleder360@gmail.com>
Subject: Job: Terrestrial Invasives Strike Force crew leader – NY
Trail Conference Conservation Corps
1200-Hour Invasive Strike Force Crew Leader
Do you love the outdoors and want to protect it?
Thinking about a career in the environment? Come join the movement!
The Trail Conference Conservation Corps (TCCC) provides great opportunities
for outdoor lovers to become leaders in environmental conservation.
AmeriCorps members will spend summer outdoors protecting natural resources,
gaining valuable experience in the field, and making a difference in
ecosystem-level conservation.
The TCCC Invasives Strike Force (ISF) crew mitigates ecological damage by
employing the most effective techniques to stop invasive plants in southern
NY. Crew members spend most of their time managing invasive plants in the
field and will also gain office experience managing data. If you want to
lead a team of peers in environmental restoration projects, network with
regional leaders in conservation, and build outdoor leadership and
management skills, becoming a leader on the Invasives Strike Force crew
might be right for you!
We are seeking a crew leader who shares our passion for conservation and
the outdoors to join us in controlling non-native invasive plant species.
The crew leader will share our passion for conservation and the outdoors to
join us in controlling non-native invasive plant species. The crew leader
is responsible for working with the ISF Project Manager and Partners while
leading the crew to successful completion of projects. Plant identification
and management training will be provided, however it is expected that the
crew leader will have some experience already. ISF crew members will
perform both manual and chemical treatment of invasive plants and will
become NY Pesticide Apprentices with opportunity to train and take exams
for licensing.
This is primarily an outdoor position and includes periods of multi-day
camping at work sites. Office days are generally once a week. Weekend work
is required with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. If you want to lead a team of
peers in environmental restoration projects, network with regional leaders
in conservation, and build outdoor leadership and management skills,
becoming a leader on the Invasives Strike Force crew might be right for you!
Program Overview:
Our AmeriCorps crews are trained by industry experts in sustainable trail
building, invasive species management, public outreach, volunteer
engagement, and outdoor leadership. You will receive a living stipend for
your service and are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon
successful completion of the term of service.
Members learn and serve outside of the greater NY metropolitan area in one
of the nationâÂEURÂ(tm)s finest systems of public parks. The ISF crew implements the
regional strategy of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive
Species Management by surveying areas for new invaders to the region and
responding quickly to priority species using best management practices.
Members work with a wide range of park partners at multiple sites
throughout southern NY and will be supported by the Terrestrial Invasive
Species Project Manager and the Director of Land Stewardship. For more
information about our Corps, visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nynjtc.org%2Fcorps&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C71b3880370f94707912008d8b2f54bea%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637456113933565273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ByJyeNGaokchWqh96QJj2OzFrkC3ouMMzeXAmYev7eg%3D&reserved=0.
Service Location: The Lower Hudson Valley of New York
Term of Service: A minimum of 1200-hour term of service April 6th through
November 19th, mostly Thursday-Monday (hours may vary from 7:00 AM-7:00
PM), including weekends and some holidays. Members are also required to
take a 1/2 hour lunch which does not count towards service hours. While on
duty, successful candidates will wear a provided uniform.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist Project Manager with season planning, including scouting
locations, partner coordination, and preparing training materials
* Assist with training crew members and volunteers on invasive plant
identification and removal techniques, as well as informally educate the
public and recruit volunteers
* Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate crew members and volunteers
as a team including project management, delegation of tasks, and quality
control in the field and office
* Conduct manual and chemical invasive removals and treatments in natural
areas
* Conduct surveys of natural areas for targeted invasive plants, includes
use of hand-held GPS
* Learn proper techniques for pesticide application and follow all
applicable rules and regulations regarding the use of pesticides
* Keep accurate, timely, and detailed records of activities
* Collect and log data and prepare reports on work completed
* Prepare maps utilizing ArcMap and GPS data collected in the field
* Ensure safety precautions are followed, including proper use and care of
equipment
* Serve as a role model, facilitator, and educator to crew members and
volunteers
* Encourage good work ethic and set work pace
* Provide guidance and support, conflict resolution, and build crew cohesion
* Members may not engage in any Prohibited Activities as outlined in the
Member Service Agreement
ISF Crew Leaders are prohibited from signing crew member timesheets,
evaluating crew member performance, disciplining crew members,
enrolling/dismissing crew members, writing and/or signing program reports,
managing the programâÂEURÂ(tm)s payroll and budget.
Required Skills and Attributes:
* Ability to inspire, encourage, and lead the team to successful completion
of projects
* Project management and crew leadership experience, preferably in an
outdoor setting
* Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to
multitask
* Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adverse conditions and under
last-minute changes
* Professional demeanor at all times with crew members, volunteers, and
park partners
* Able to conduct physically strenuous field work, hiking up to 4 miles
carrying up to 30 lbs of equipment over rugged terrain and strenuous
environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, ticks, mosquitos, bees, bears,
snakes, spiders, etc.)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Must hold a valid driverâÂEURÂ(tm)s license and access to a reliable vehicle for
transportation to field sites
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
* College education in ecology, biology, natural resources management or
related field
* Pesticide application experience
* Ability to identify native and invasive vegetation of the northeast
* Experience with ArcGIS software, ArcCollector, and with using hand-held
GPS units
* Demonstrated outreach skills and teaching experience
* Backpacking, camping, and/or outdoor field work experience
Member Benefits:
* Free rustic, lakeside housing at a local park may be provided from May
13th-October 26th (subject to change due to pandemic); Work will be done
remotely outside of the above time frame.
* Bi-weekly pre-tax living allowance of $848.48; $14,000 total
* Eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of
the term of service totaling $4,336.50
* Training in Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED and Leave No Trace Principles
* Training in environmentally friendly pesticide application with
opportunity for licensing
* Being a recognized member of an accomplished AmeriCorps Program
* Opportunity for qualified student loan deferment and interest repayment
* Eligible for SNAP (food stamp) benefits
Enrollment Requirements:
An individual must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma
or GED; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; pass a three-part
national service criminal history check of the national sex-offender
registry, state repository check, and FBI fingerprint check; and complete
all pre-service orientation and training requirements. Documentation of
age, education and citizenship are due by the first day of orientation.
Criminal history checks will be initiated before the start of service; an
individual will be ineligible if s/he is required to register on the
National Sex Offender Registry, has been convicted of murder, or fails to
disclose any previous conviction. Other convictions or pending charges will
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with program policy.
To Apply:
Go to https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nynjtc.org%2Fcontent%2Fcorps&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C71b3880370f94707912008d8b2f54bea%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637456113933565273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=gbV8K39SCemObdwEC2al1emXVbDjkqhuuVb8wXL2xfo%3D&reserved=0
Applications accepted until positions are filled.
For questions, email Conservation Corps Manager, Tori Finn at
vfinn@nynjtc.org.