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2012 Summer Positions Available
Positions are posted periodically November through June as supervisors request interns. Not all positions may be posted. Contact your local servicing consortium to learn about other internship opportunities.
Select the Position Number below to view the full Position Announcement. To apply for one of the positions listed below, simply reference the specific position number on your CC application (internship preference section). For more information or to apply to any of these positions, return to our student webpage Here
000 Crew Members (Multiple Positions)- Sierra & Sequoia National Forest - Clovis & Reedley, CA
Deadline to apply: OPEN
001 Crew Leaders (Multiple Positions)- Sierra & Sequoia National Forest - Clovis & Reedley, CA
Deadline to Apply: OPEN
002 OHV Patrol (STEP)- Stanislaus National Forest- Sonora, CA
Deadline to Apply: OPEN
003 Air Quality/Wilderness Technician- Clovis, CA
Deadline to Apply: OPEN
004 Student Trainee (Realty Specialist)- Sacramento, CA (2 positions)
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, February 16, 2012
005 Student Trainee (Realty Specialist)- El Dorado Hills, CA
Deadline to Apply:Thursday, February 16, 2012
006 Human Resource Assistant- Clovis, CA
Deadline to Apply:Thursday, February 16, 2012
007 Crew Leader-Trail or Facility Maintainance-Willows,CA
Deadline to Apply: OPEN
008 Environmental Education Assistant- Willows , CA
Deadline to Apply: OPEN
009 Biological Technician (Plants)- Georgetown, CA
Deadline to Apply: March 01, 2012
100 Firefighter - Multiple Locations - CA
Deadline to Apply: OPEN
101 Firefighter - Multiple Locations in Stanislaus National Forest- CA
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Job Announcements
Crew Members (Multiple Positions) - Trail or Facility Maintenance - # 000
Location: Clovis, CA
Pay: $8.00 per hour
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Work in a group of 5-6 members
- Ensure that recreation areas and trails are maintained in accordance with standards
- Construct and restore minor recreation areas, facilities, and trails
- Work is performed in a forest environment. The terrain may be steep, uneven, rock, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation. Requires walking on rough terrain. Temperatures vary. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and a hard hat
Preferred Skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Follow strict safety guidelines
- Have an interest in natural resources
Eligibility / Requirements
- Be at least 15 years of age and not have reached 19 years of age during the term of employment
- Be able to participate full time (8 weeks/ 40 hrs per week) in the various work and training projects of the YCC program
Crew Leaders (Multiple Positions) - Trail or Facility Maintenance - # 001
Location: Clovis, CA
Pay: $11.95 - 15.00 per hour
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Lead a crew of 4 high school students
- Ensure that recreation areas and trails are maintained in accordance with standards
- Construct and restore minor recreation areas, facilities, and trails
- Assign specific tasks and provide clear, detailed, and specific oral and written instructions on the methods to use
- Requires walking on rough terrain. Work is performed in a forest environment. The terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation. Temperatures vary. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and hard hats
- Requires driving to remote areas in national forests. Sites are located roughly one to two hours from duty stations
Preferred Skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to lead, mentor and be a good role model for high school students
- Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in any major (preferably Natural Resource, Counseling, Education or related)
- Valid Driver's License and good driving record
Off-Highway Vehicle Patrol (STEP)-Stanislaus National Forest - # 002
Location: Stanislaus National Forest
Pay: $11.95 - 13.41 per hour plus overtime
Housing Available: Yes
Duties:
- Install Off-Highway Vehicle (OVH) trail markers and signs
- Paint OHV signs
- Trail maintenance (removal of brush, trees, weeds, etc.)
- Concuct OHV trail condition surveys
- Patrol OHV areas, and make contact with forest visitors
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse public
- Be able to write effectively
- Previous experience riding all-terrain vehicle and dirt bikes
- Be able to operate chainsaw
Air Quality/Wilderness Technician- Clovis, CA - # 003
Location: Clovis-CA
Pay: $11.95 - 13.41 per hour plus overtime
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Maintain air quality instruments
- Driving, able to drive long hours
- Carrying heavy equipment
- Able to hike various terrains under various temperatures
- Overnight, weekend and holiday work required
Preferred Skills:
- Quick learner and problem solver
- Self-motivated and willing to work as a team member on a crew, with a single partner or individually under little supervision
- Back country camping and backpacking skills and experience desired
- Mountaineering experience desired
- Ability to carry a 50lb. backpack and hike 6 to 12 miles per day in rough mountainous terrain
- Previous first aid training and experience desired
- Working toward a 4 year degree in a related major and interest in a career in natural resource management, recreation or related field a plus. Passion about Wilderness stewardship a must!
Realty Specialist (Student Trainee) - Sacramento, CA - # 004
Location: Sacramento, CA
Pay: $14.36 - 16.06 /hr (depending on level of education and experience)
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Coordinate land management work with other programs related to recreation and natural resources
- Coordinate or complete the following activities: public contact, automated data processing, title and records research, typing correspondence, map reading, field research, reports, compliance inspections, and other program support functions, interpretation of law and regulations
Preferred Skills
- Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
- Strong written and communication skills
- Must be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful and a team player
Minimum Requirements
- Enrolled or accepted in a certificate or degree program in accredited two- to four-year college or university and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- 12 months of specialized work experience; or 180 quarter/ 120 semester hours of college education; or a combination of both
- Be a citizen of the United States
Realty Specialist (Student Trainee) - El Dorado Hills, CA - # 005
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
Pay: $14.36 - 16.06 /hr (depending on level of education and experience)
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Coordinate land management work with other programs related to recreation and natural resources
- Coordinate or complete the following activities: public contact, automated data processing, title and records research, typing correspondence, map reading, field research, reports, compliance inspections, and other program support functions, interpretation of law and regulations
Preferred Skills
- Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
- Strong written and communication skills
- Must be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful and a team player
Minimum Requirements
- Enrolled or accepted in a certificate or degree program in accredited two- to four-year college or university and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- 12 months of specialized work experience; or 180 quarter/ 120 semester hours of college education; or a combination of both
- Be a citizen of the United States
Human Resource / Business Intern - # 006
Location: Clovis, CA
Pay: $11.95 - 15.00 per hour
Housing Available: No
Work Schedule: 20-30 hrs/week (during school)/ 40 hrs/week (during summer)
Duties
- Assist in organizing applicants information and files
- Maintain a centralized database of applicant documents
- Assist in coordination of screening, selection and hiring process
- Attend recruitment events at various colleges to promote Forest Service career opportunities
- Provide supportive services to student interns
- Assist in creating marketing materials
- Assist in event planning as assigned
Preferred Skills
- Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
- Strong written and communication skills; excellent customer service skills
- Preferably majoring in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources or Management
- Must be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful and a team player
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Crew Leader- Trail or Facility Maintenance - # 007
Location: Willows, CA
Pay (hourly) : $13.41
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Lead a crew of 4 high school students
- Ensure that recreation areas and trails are maintained in accordance with standards
- Construct and restore minor recreation areas, facilities, and trails
- Assign specific tasks and provide clear, detailed, and specific oral and written instructions on the methods to use
- Requires walking on rough terrain. Work is performed in a forest environment. The terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation. Temperatures vary. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and hard hats
- Requires driving to remote areas in national forests. Sites are located roughly one to two hours from duty station
Preferred Skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to lead, mentor and be a good role model for high school students
- Valid Driver's License and good driving record
Environmental Education Assistant (STEP) - # 008
Location: Willows, CA
Pay (hourly) : $ 13.41
Housing Available: No
Duties:
- Coordinate the environmental education program for the Northern California Consortium
- Facilitate environmental education field trips for middle school students
- Lead a small group of high school students at a leadership/environmental education camp
Preferred Skills
- Good communication and writing skills
- Ability to lead, mentor and be a good role model for middle and high school
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
Biological Technician (Plants)(STEP) - # 009
Location: Georgetown, CA
Pay: $16.06-$ 19.90 per hour (dependent on education and experience )
Availability: April to August - Start and end dates negotiable with school schedules
Housing Available: Yes
Duties
- Field surveys for sensetive plants and invasive plants (surveying requires off-trail hiking and driving on dirt road
- Assist in restoration or monitoring projects, or native plant propagation program
- Perform habitat inventories/monitoring by measuring vegetation, assisting in human impact studies, etc.
Preferred Skills
- Graduate courses in at least one of the following fields is required : Botany, Natural Resources, Ecology, Range Science, Biolgoy, Conservation Plant Taxonomy & Advanced Plant Taxonomy
- Ability to walk in the woods on steep terrain in inclement weather
- Ability to work in a team environment, learn, take initiative, and be flexible
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Being physically able to perform the job and have current driver's license
Trail Crew Member (STEP) - # 012
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Pay: $12.79 - 16.06 per hour
Housing Available: Yes
Duties:
- Construct and/or maintain trail features using rock or timber
- Contribute positively and productively to meet crew goals
- Perform skilled labor safely and under limited supervision
- Transport tools and materials to and from project sites
Preferred Skills
- Perform difficult work under adverse conditions safely and effectively
- Ability to sustain long days of skilled manual labor
- Ability to hike and carry loads on uneven terrain
- Ability to use hand tools to build standard trail features
Firefighter (STEP) - # 100
Location: Multiple Locations-CA
Pay: $11.95 - 13.41 per hour plus overtime
Housing Available: Yes
Duties:
- Basic knowledge of wildland firefighting
- Fight wildland fires using a variety of equipment
- Aid in fire prevention strategies
- Repair machines or other equipment
- Respond to emergency situations
- Perform other heavy or physical work as needed
- Training is provided
Preferred Skills:
- Be in good physical shape
- Be 18 years old or older (Required)
- Strong work ethic
Firefighter (STEP) Multiple locations in Stanislaus National Forest - # 101
Location: Stanislaus National Forest
Pay: $11.95 - 13.41 per hour plus overtime
Housing Available: Yes
Duties:
- Basic knowledge of wildland firefighting
- Fight wildland fires using a variety of equipment
- Aid in fire prevention strategies
- Repair machines or other equipment
- Respond to emergency situations
- Perform other heavy or physical work as needed
- Training is provided
Preferred Skills:
- Be in good physical shape
- Be 18 years old or older (Required)
- Strong work ethic
US Forest Service - Central California Consortium
Last Modified: Monday, 13 February 2012 at 19:21:04 EST