Payette National Forest Wilderness Trails Individual Placement

Idaho Conservation Corps

Individual Placement 480 Hour

U.S. Forest Service

Payette National Forest - Krassel Ranger District

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

Position Title: Wilderness Trails Individual Placement 480 Hours

Position Summary:

Krassel Ranger District is recruiting two individual placements to work in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness starting June 2 2026 and end August 20 2026. Individual placements will serve as a small crew that is led by led by an experienced Wilderness Ranger on a backcountry Trail Crew using primitive hand tools to conduct trail maintenance and other wilderness work within the Wilderness Area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

• Mentorship by a Wilderness Ranger Exposure to Wilderness Management 10%
  • Learning from a mentor and gaining exposure to wilderness management practices
• Backcountry Camping Crew 30%
  • Participating in crew life and field work
  • Hone outdoor skills by backpacking and camping for up to 10 days at a time

• Hiking up to 15 miles per day with a pack weighing 45-65 lbs.

• The hands-on experience of being out on the trails and camping is a significant part of the experience contributing to outdoor skill development.

• Trail Maintenance with Natural Materials and Primitive Tools 50%

• Trail maintenance is a core responsibility in wilderness management
• Crosscut saw training/certification provided.

Required Qualifications:

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Outdoor and camping skills required.
• Backpacking experience is required.
• Comfortable living and working in the Wilderness for up to 10 days at a time.

Desired Qualifications:

• Positive mental attitude flexible.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Get along well with peers.
• Drivers License
• Personal transportation

Duty Location:

Individual placements are stationed at Big Creek Forest Service Station in central Idaho. Housing is provided. Duties are carried out in the Frank Church River of No Return on the Krassel Ranger District.

Terms of Employment:

One individual placement will complete a term of service (480 hours) starting June 2 2026 through August 20 2026 for a total of 12 Weeks. The individual placement will average 40 hours of labor per week minus holidays. Individual placements are responsible for providing their own personal transportation and food. Housing will be provided.

Program Benefits:

Individual placements will earn $7680 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 12-weeks (480 hours). The living allowance is taxable.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: June 2 2026 - August 20 2026

Length of Term: 12 Weeks (480 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at select Payette National Forest - Wilderness Trails Individual Placement when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at or Forest Service Wilderness Specialist Patrick J Brown at

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).