Lead Forest Regeneration Member Sequoia National Forest

Summary

American Conservation Experience a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the Sequoia National Forest is seeking ONE Lead Forest Regeneration Member to work alongside Forest Service staff.

For more information about ACE please visit our website.

Start Date: May 18 2026

Estimated End Date: October 9 2026

*a 21-week minimum commitment is required*

Location Details/Description: Sequoia National Forest Porterville CA

The Sequoia National Forest covers over 1.1 million acres in three counties of the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in California and offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for people to enjoy. The Forest offers 52 developed campgrounds hiking on more than 1147 miles of trails including 47 miles of the PCT over 314448 acres of wilderness 33 giant sequoia groves 2617 rivers and streams 158 ponds and lakes boating fishing biking horseback riding and more.

For more information about the Sequoia National Forest please visit the USDA Forest Service website.

Position Overview:

• Help line out crew work schedules and organize supply needs. Oversee day to day crew work including adherence to safety guidelines and quality control of work assignments.
• Inspect tree release and site preparation contractors using herbicide (glyphosate and triclopyr) on up to 2000 acres of planted stands and areas scheduled for planting. Report to Contracting Officers Representative and coordinate with other Forest Service staff on overseeing contract specifications and documenting compliance. Must be able to wear tyvek and other personal protective equipment while hiking in uneven terrain.
• Conduct grid surveys across approx. 2000 acres of burned forest installing plots to count regenerating trees using Region 5 protocol for stand stocking and reforestation survival survey. Plot locations will be recorded and data collected using tablets or other field data recording devices. Species that would normally be encountered will be Jeffery and ponderosa pine incense cedar red and white fir sugar pine and giant sequoia.
• Additional work will be to identify and flag units for future reforestation cone surveys and other work associated with sequoia groves to assist the Forest Silviculturist.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Schedule: Mon-Fri between 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. depending on specific work assignment. When feasible work four 10 hour days.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $900/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (16 weeks) the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age (You must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Some agencies also interpret these guidelines to include veterans up to age 35) and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility or view general eligibility information on our website.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or the Forest Service.

Housing Assistance: ACE members will be eligible for reimbursable housing assistance up to $150/week. The ACE Member will only be reimbursed for approved and demonstrated housing expenses.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures clear guidance on prohibited activities and networks for support. Members will have the opportunity to be mentored by Forest Service permanent staff in a variety of disciplines related to this role. Members can expect training and mentorship in landscape level planning forestry data collection and reporting among other things.

Qualifications

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• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone and be a positive contributing member of a group.
• A valid drivers license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets beginning of term feedback forms end of term evaluations and for longer terms a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement
• To learn more about eligibility requirements please visit our website located on our Indeed homepage.

Preferred:

• Ability to identify western US conifer tree species especially when they are small
• Ability to hike over rough ground on a daily basis
• Experience spraying herbicides or overseeing herbicide contracts
• Ability to read maps and navigate using Avenza or a similar program collect accurate data and keep it organized.
• Good reading writing and organization skills are important.
• Must be able to work as a team and drive a 4x4 vehicle.

Physical Demands Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Ability to hike over rough terrain and camp overnight under field conditions.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Ability to move/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold rocky terrain swamp or wetland conditions biting insects potentially dangerous wildlife working in burned forest conditions in dense brush/trees and loose footing and hazardous trees. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self fellow staff/members or resources.

To Apply: Please submit your resume a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACEs online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact USFS Senior Member Manager Caris Hill.

ACE values an inclusive workforce - if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications we want to hear from you!

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