Field Coordinator

Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) operates three 12-week field seasons over the course of the year. The spring season is dedicated to development of Crew Leaders through formal training and project work as well as preparing for our large summer and fall field seasons.

During our summer and fall field seasons Utah Conservation Corps mobilizes multiple 5-person field crews out of three field offices (Logan Moab and Cedar City) to address a diversity of conservation efforts on Utah public lands. Crew project work may include habitat restoration re-vegetation fence building trail construction & maintenance invasive plant removal forest fuels reductions & other fire mitigation work habitat surveying and more.
Service performed by Utah Conservation Corps crews address program goals related to conservation of public lands and member development. UCC crews and project work may focus on specialized objectives. Recent examples of this specialized work include a bike crew (crew members use bikes as their only mode of transportation to/from project sites) and accessibility surveying in the National Forest sites (providing opportunities for people of all abilities to serve and recreate).

The UCC Field Coordinator is responsible for providing direct leadership and support to UCC field crews and working as part of the UCC field staff team to provide seasonal trainings and logistical coordination. The Field Coordinator is an integral member of UCC field operations ensuring that UCC crews are adequately trained and prepared to perform high quality conservation service in a positive safe and productive environment.

The Field Coordinator is expected to provide leadership in support of UCCs overarching and crew-specific programmatic goals. Support of field crews and operations may include but will not be limited to: working with crews at their project sites being in the field for multiple days in a row assisting in training crew leaders and members performing project site visits managing logistics maintaining tools and equipment working in the field office and assisting with crew member recruitment efforts.

This position involves frequent travel camping irregular hours and a varying weekly schedule. The Field Coordinator must have strong leadership and communication skills flexibility capacity for self-direction a passion for conservation work and a desire to provide mentorship to emerging conservation leaders. The Field Coordinator works under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator.

The Field Coordinator role is a temporary 10-month seasonal position.

Field Crew Leadership and Support

• Provides technical logistical and administrative support to crews
• Provides crews with training guidance and feedback in a structured environment
• Assist UCC staff in the development and implementation of a fire crews program
• Serves as a role model resource mediator and advisor for crews
• Assists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for Crew Leaders
• Conducts regular risk management audits in the field
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times
• Communicates with project sponsors as needed
• Ensures compliance with UCC protocols procedures and enforces policies
• Assists in taking weekly check in calls from crews in the field and will be required to be on-call for specific periods of time
• Assists and/or supervises the rig-up and de-rig of crews
• Serves as a temporary crew leader as needed
• Assists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the field
  
  • Topics include a variety of technical skills and people skills training: Trail Maintenance & Construction Proper Tool Use & Maintenance Critical Incident Scenario Outdoor Leadership Skills Pre-Project Planning & Organization Chainsaw Training & Certification Conflict Resolution Debriefs & Feedback Rig-Up/De-Rig Procedures Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance Herbicide; safety use and storage
  • Other: Outdoor Skills Expedition Behavior Leave No Trace Food & Menu Planning Map & Compass Common Backcountry Medical Issues (blisters dehydration etc.) Packing and Fitting a Backpack Group Campsite: food storage Hygiene water purification stoves dish washing system etc.
• Tool and Equipment Assistance
• Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff
• Assists in maintenance of hand tools chain saws brush cutters camp equipment and general shop maintenance and organization.
• Assists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects
• Recruitment
• Other Duties as Assigned

This position may involve other duties and personal and professional development opportunities. A willingness to take on additional responsibilities and duties as they present themselves is an integral part of this position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Conservation corps or similar land management experience
• Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Teaching training and mentoring
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques
• Conflict management & resolution
• Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct problem solve be creative organize manage conflict and be flexible in order to meet programmatic goals
• Alignment to UCC mission and values of safety service community inclusivity positivity and commitment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Faller B chainsaw training and substantial experience using a chainsaw
• Trail maintenance and construction experience
• First Aid/CPR and or Wilderness Medicine experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High degree of maturity & professionalism
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Willing to take courses S130/S190/L180 and qualify as a Wildland Firefighter 2 in order to assist in the development of fuels reduction and prescribed burn crews
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks
• Dependable responsible contributor committed to excellence and success
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Answer the following 4 questions:
   
   • Do you have at least a year of leadership experience
   • Do you have conservation corps or comparable land management experience
   • Are you able and willing to work 40 hours and sometimes 10-15 days in a row

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Indoor/Outdoor Duties:
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors in an office space event space or public space are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as fumes odors dusts mists and gases. Bending crawling and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift push and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Intensive Physical Duties:
This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling kneeling and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

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