UCC Tribal Youth Crew Lead

Overview

The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) in partnership with the Ashley National Forest is hiring a UCC Tribal Youth Crew Lead. This is a 3 to 4-month (up to 13 weeks) full-time professional development and work experience opportunity that runs from approximately May 2025 to September. The UCC Tribal Youth Crew Lead will work alongside another FS Tribal Youth Crew Lead on various projects throughout the Forest. The member will be mentored by the District Ranger.

 

Apply by: April 13, 2025*Application review begins April 13, 2025. Preference will be given to applicants who submit a complete application packet by April 13.

Schedule: The position will work four days a week, 10 hours a day for a 40-hour week. 30-minute lunches do not count toward work-day hours.

 

Position Locations: 85 West Main, PO Box 981, Duchesne, UT 84021

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• $19.33/hour (taxable) along with health care coverage (if requested during onboarding process via the requisite ACA form), worker's compensation, and FICA/Medicare. https://www.usu.edu/policies/397/
• USU pay periods run from the 1st-15th and 16th-end of each month.
• USU pay dates fall on the 10th and 25th of each month (or next business day if holiday or weekend).
• USU non-benefited hourly employees do not receive holiday pay.
• There may be limited overtime (OT) available for this position. OT is based on the USU definition of a work week (12:01 a.m. on Saturday and ends at midnight the following Friday). https://www.usu.edu/policies/378/
• There is no per diem available for this position.
• Housing: Seasonal government housing from the Forest Service may be available.
  • You must agree and abide by the terms of housing which will be provided to you upon employment or request.
  • If you obtain Forest Service housing, you will be responsible for paying approximately $194/month for housing. This is NOT deducted from your paycheck and must be paid through a separate agreement between the employee and Forest Service.

Research shows that candidates often don’t apply for positions if they don’t feel they meet all the position qualifications and skill sets. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested!

Responsibilities

Tribal Youth Crew Lead will:

• Collaborate with Forest Service employees in various resource areas to clearly define outcomes and accomplish projects.
• Assist in the design and coordination of projects. This includes leading the crew to accomplish daily, weekly, and overall project outcomes.
• Lead up to 4 Tribal Youth to implement and complete various projects across the forest.
• Operate a motor vehicle and transport Tribal Youth safely to project sites.
• Cultivate a safe crew culture. This includes conducting ongoing risk assessment and management exercises at project sites and during travel.
• Foster and facilitate a supportive learning environment.
• Prepare crewmembers for project work and working conditions.
• Proactively communicate with FS Mentors about project goals, progress, techniques, and problems.
• Equip the crew with essential information, tools, first aid kits, and supplies for assigned project work, travel, etc.
• Provide in-field guidance, training, and direction to crew members.
• Track, maintain, and repair tools and equipment.
• Some projects may be accomplished independently.
• Facilitate conflict management within the crew.
• Document and report incidents and policy violations in an appropriate a timely manner.

What this position is NOT:

• A Forest Service position. This position is a Utah State University Hourly employee with the Utah Conservation Corps.
• An AmeriCorps Position.

Training/Professional Development Opportunities:

• Will gain leadership experience leading a Tribal Youth crew of up to 4 individuals.
• Various experiences in multiple resource areas like range, recreation, archeology, timber marking, wildlife, fisheries, aspen stand assessments.
• Will gain First Aid training, evaluation, and certification (required).
• FS vehicle operation (truck) (required).
• Networking and collaboration with professionals in the field.
• USU position specific training (required).

Qualifications

Position Requirements: 

• Must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Must drive government vehicle as required for the position.
• United States citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Utah State University promotes a safe environment for its stude