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Placements will assist recreation staff on the Petersburg Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest. Placements may use power and hand tools and chainsaws to build and maintain trails, repair and maintain cabins, and clean and maintain developed recreation sites around the Petersburg area.
Job Responsibility:
Assist recreation staff on the Petersburg Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest
Use power and hand tools and chainsaws to build and maintain trails, repair and maintain cabins, and clean and maintain developed recreation sites
Perform trail projects including brushing, removing hazard or downed trees, constructing new trail or structures, clearing drainages, repairing trail tread, and performing assessments
Perform cabin projects including restocking firewood, repairing structural damage, and cleaning and supplying the cabin and outhouse
Perform developed recreation projects including weekly cleaning and maintaining day and overnight-use Forest Service and Petersburg Borough developed recreation sites
May be required to travel in boats and/or float planes, operate ATV/OHVs, chainsaws, power brushers, and agency vehicles
Requirements:
Driver’s license required
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger
Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
Flexibility and adaptability to changing weather and logistical conditions
Nice to have:
Basic First Aid and CPR
Wilderness First Aid
What we offer:
$1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend
$1500 duty-related reimbursements ($300 for Personal Protective Equipment
$1200 for gear and in-season travel)
Forest Service housing while working near Petersburg