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Visitor Services & Interpretation Member - Inyo National Forest
Location:
Bishop, CA
Description:
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Inyo National Forest, is seeking TEN Visitor Services & Interpretation Members to work alongside Forest Service Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org . Start Date: May 2023 Estimated End Date: September 2023 *a 20-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Inyo National Forest White Mountain Ranger District, CA [2 members] Schulman Grove Ranger District, CA [1 member] Mammoth Ranger District, CA [3 members] Mono Lake Ranger District, CA [2 members] Mt Whitney Ranger District, CA [2 members] The Inyo National Forest is a large, complex forest, encompassing about two million acres in California and Nevada. It contains several natural features of national and international interest. There are nine wilderness areas and six research natural areas, as well as the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and Mt. Whitney - the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Diverse geologic features, combined with the elevational extremes and attendant wide range of climatic conditions, results in tremendous floristic diversity on the Forest, with vegetation communities ranging from desert scrub, sagebrush scrub, and pinyon woodland, to Jeffrey pine, lodgepole pine, and alpine habitats. Mammoth Lakes and Bishop are both premier locations for outdoor recreation in California. These opportunities include backpacking, fishing, hunting, hang gliding, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, cycling, mountain biking, photography, rock climbing, trail running, off-highway vehicle exploration, and horseback riding. For more information about the Inyo National Forest, please click here . Position Overview: Provides excellent customer service by answering questions, greeting and assisting visitors This position requires the use of critical thinking and interpersonal skills while communicating to visitors, staff, and partners Works closely with recreation staff, seasonal and permanent staff to provide current and accurate information Informs visitors of rules and regulations, safety risks and recreational opportunities Evaluates public inquiries in order to provide the most useful and appropriate information or to suggest other options or redirect caller to the appropriate District staff Assists with tracking visitor use Responds to radio traffic in support of District personnel Performs administrative work including computer programs, paperwork, answering phones, as well as general cleaning and organization duties Issues wilderness permits and educate on safety and regulations Collects fees at a remote site while managing road safety and educating on resource protection Staff are encouraged to learn more about the area to enhance their knowledge. The position includes opportunities for field days or to shadow specialists. Performs other duties as assigned Specific to Schulman Grove: Help visitors understand and gain an appreciation for natural resources, which advances the Inyo NF interpretive programs. The Interpretive Ranger will design, plan and provide guided walks, talks and programs for the assigned duty location. Additionally, the ranger shall provide/conduct interpretive talks to university level students, elementary school students, teachers and community groups. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. Schedule: 40 hrs per week with availability on weekends/holidays, 8:00am - 5:00pm Position Benefits Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $720/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Housing: ACE members may be accommodated in Forest Service barracks at no cost for the duration of the term. Relocation Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $500 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process. Gear Allowance: ACE members will have up to $300 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase. Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Qualifications Required: Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group. A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements . Preferred: Cash handling experience To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ . Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC BLM/USFS Member Manager, Caris Hill at XXXX@usaconservation.org . EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Company:
American Conservation Experience
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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