Spend a summer in Lake Tahoe performing outdoor work in a beautiful setting!
Dispersed Recreation Technicians work with Forest Service staff to provide a
wide variety of services to the visiting public. Gain people management
experience while serving at one of the nations premiere visitor
destinations.
Compensation:
This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend
of $3,500 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid
to members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of
AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in
the amount of $1,468 that can be used for paying off student loans, or
paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
Timeline: June 15th, 2012 September 7th, 2012
Primary Scope of Responsibilities:
Contacting visitors to provide information about recreation opportunities,
regulations, current restrictions, and resource management practices in the area
Ensuring that recreation areas around the Lake Tahoe Basin are maintained
and serviced in accordance with standards.
Make safety checks of public areas and take corrective action when necessary.
Water system testing.
Performs routine custodial work at recreation sites throughout the Lake
Tahoe Basin. Sites to be maintained include:
Eagle Falls
Echo Lake
Big Meadow Trailhead
Luther Overflow Campground
Sawmill Pond
Glen Alpine
Chimney Beach and
Secret Harbor among others
Qualifications:
High School education
Light carpentry and custodial skills
Proven ability to work with the public
California or Nevada Drivers License with 1 ton rating
Work Environment:
The work is primarily outdoors. Must be able to perform a variety of routine
procedural tasks such as custodial work, light carpentry and painting. Must
be able to be on your feet and for several hours a day. Must be able to
lift heavy loads of up to 50 lbs. Must be able to drive a 1 ton truck.
Training:
On the Job training by the USFS.
AmeriCorps Qualifications:
Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen
that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve
this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps
Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time
terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry
(NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks.
To Apply:
Step 1: Register at the AmeriCorps website by clicking here:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=44426
and then click Apply.
Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application.
Step 3: Click the Tell us your interest drop down menu and search
Environment and select NV as the state.
Step 4: Click on the appropriate position and finally hit the Apply Now
button at the bottom of the listing.
Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget
Walden at
[email protected] or 775-674-5496
These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from Nevada
Volunteers. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color,
national origin, disability, age, or sex. Person with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
