Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in Colorado

Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Crew Leader – Veterans Fire Corps 2024 (in partnership with the USFS – Cibola National Forest)
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Durango, CO OTHER
  • Title: Crew Leader – Veterans Fire Corps 2024 (in partnership with the USFS – Cibola National Forest)

    Date of Employment: January 8, 2024 – March 22, 2024

    Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Non-exempt   

    Location: Based out of Durango, CO   

    Salary: $720 - $800, Depending on Experience and Qualifications

    Leaders will earn (or recertify) the following trainings and certificates:

    • S130: Firefighter Training
    • S190: Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
    • S212: Wildland Fire Chainsaws
    • L-180: Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service
    • I-100: Intro to Incident Command System
    • IS-700: National Incident Management System
    • First Aid/CPR certificates
    • Arduous Work Capacity (PACK) Test
    • Opportunity for advanced falling and test for B Faller

     

    Southwest Conservation Corps: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization, whose mission is to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment. SCC supports youth crews, adult camping crews (ages 18-30), and Veteran fire crews (ages 18-35) with crew-based programming to complete challenging and impactful conservation projects throughout the Los Valles and Four Corners Regions. Projects include: trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation and local environmental service projects. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs, including disaster relief. SCC crews work in national parks, forests, and other public lands throughout central and southwestern Colorado.

     

    The Veterans Fire Corps program provides training and on-the-job experience for post 9-11 era veterans interested in entering careers and gaining experience in natural resource management. The program engages participants in a cohort environment in which a team of recent era veterans works together to train and complete natural resource management projects, specifically related to fire fuels management and fuels reduction. Project work and schedules will vary depending on region and season. Projects require members to camp and live on project locations for up to 8 days at a time, followed by 6 days off, or possibly a 4/3 schedule.  

     

    Additionally, the program aims to provide background knowledge and introductory training in Wildland firefighting. The program assists veterans in their transition to civilian careers by providing contact with potential future employers and training in applying for federal land management jobs. 

     

    Responsibilities & Core Competencies: 

    •  Leadership & Mentorship 
    • Integrate values pertaining to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the corps
    • Foster 21st century work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork,
    • creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability
    • Model strong communication and conflict resolution skills

    Project Management & Implementation 

    • Train & motivate a crew to complete high quality technical fire mitigation projects
    • Implement a 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is maintained at camp
    • Delegate project work & camp chores
    • Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff 

    Risk Management 

    • Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health
    • Exhibit strong situational awareness at worksite and campsite  
    • Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans or large SUVs with trailers 

    Administrative Skills 

    • Meet all deadlines for documentation, i.e., timesheets, evaluations, incident reports, etc
    • Record all project related outcomes and deliverables 
    • Manage food budget and credit card for purchases, providing receipts for all purchase

     

    Minimum Qualifications: 

    • Outdoor leadership experience
    • Physically fit and able to work 40-50 hr work weeks 
    • High School diploma or GED certificate 
    • Must be 21, or have had a driver’s license for 3 consecutive years with a clean driving record (insurable by SCC), and a current driver’s license

     

    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Experience with SCC or other conservation corps
    • Experience working with veterans
    • Wildland firefighting experience
    • Military experience preferred

     

    Essential Functions: 

    • Frequently required to walk, hike, sit, talk and listen. 
    • Required to use hands to operate objects and tools, and to reach with hands and arms. 
    • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
    • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus. 
    • Required to drive an SCC vehicle 
    • Enforce all SCC policies. SCC is a substance-free work environment. All must refrain from the use of tobacco products, vaping, alcohol, and drugs while in the program. 
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

      

    To Apply:   

    Click "Apply" Below!

    • Upload resume, cover letter and complete the Crew Leader application

    Any questions can be addressed to:  

    Lane Tomassini, ltomassini@conservationlegacy.org  

    Greta Binzen, gbinzen@conservationlegacy.org

     

    Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

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Conservation crew member
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
  • Position : Summer Conservation Crew Member Start / End dates : 05 / 27 / 2024 08 / 09 / 2024 Status : Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program Location : Durango, CO or Salida, CO Stipend : $600 / week ($...
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Conservation crew member
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Durango, CO FULL_TIME
  • Position : SCC Four Corners - Conservation Crew Member Dates : August 28th November 9th, 2023 Status : Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program Location : Durango,CO Stipend : $600 ($400 / week living sti...
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Welding Worker Training Leader
  • US Forest Service
  • Collbran, CO FULL_TIME
  • Duties On a regular and recurring basis leads 3 or more advanced Welding students in the performance of on and off site related projects. Instructs and demonstrates basic and advanced welding processe...
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Stewards VISTA: USFS - Mancos Conservation District
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Mancos, CO FULL_TIME
  • Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agenci...
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Conservation Crew
  • Resource Central
  • Boulder, CO FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob Title: Conservation CrewEmployer: Resource Central; Boulder, COReports To: Water Program ManagerPay Rate: $19.00/hour Job Status: Seasonal; Non-Exempt Availability: Part-time & Full-tim...
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Forester
  • Gregg Forest Services
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: I am seeking a full-time forester for Gregg Forest Services, a consulting f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Wood Worker
  • MRJ Wood Products, Inc.
  • Waller, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Experienced & Entry level Wood Worker/Glazier , for Custom Wood Window and Wood Door com...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife and John Hancock
  • Nacogdoches, TX
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture
  • Colville, WA
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Funga
  • Please send applications to jobs@funga.earth with the subject line "[Your Name] - Forester". Please include a CV and a o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife and John Hancock
  • Deridder, LA
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Arborist-Forestry Worker 500
  • City of Lansing, MI
  • Lansing, MI
  • Salary : $48,145.70 - $57,461.12 Annually Location : Lansing, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2023-801 Department: PU...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local 17 Woodsman/ Driver
  • Lewis Tree Service Inc.
  • Detroit, MI
  • **Local 17 Woodsman/ Driver** Location Detroit, Michigan, United States Category Entry Level Operations / Groundsperson ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Colorado (/ˌkɒləˈrædoʊ, -ˈrɑːdoʊ/ (listen), other variants) is a state of the Western United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th most extensive and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,695,564 on July 1, 2018, an increase of 13.25% since the 2010 United States Census. The state was named for the Colorado River, which early Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy silt the river carried from the mountains. The...
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