Overview

Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) operates three 12-week field seasons over the course of the year. The spring season is dedicated to the 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 variety 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 backcountry crosscut trail clearing, and accessibility improvements throughout Ashley National Forest campgrounds and trailheads, providing opportunities for people of all abilities to 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 UCC's 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 runs to the end of November 2027.

Responsibilities

Field Crew Leadership and Support

• Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to crews
• Provides crews with training, guidance and feedback in a structured and positive environment
• Assist UCC staff in developing crews and managing crew dynamics
• Serves as a role model, resource, mediator and advisor for crews
• Assists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for AmeriCorps members
• 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 and enforces policies and procedures
• 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, de-rig and end of project debriefs with crews.
• Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed
• Verify Crew Leads have submitted all post-hitch data and paperwork when they return from each hitch
• Assists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the field. Topics include a variety of technical skills and interpersonal skills: Trail Maintenance & Construction, Proper Tool Use & Maintenance, Critical Incident Scenario, Outdoor Leadership Skills, Pre-Project Planning & Organization, Chainsaw and Crosscut Training & Certification, Conflict Resolution, Rig-Up/De-Rig Procedures, Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance, Herbicide; safety, use, and storage. Outdoor Skills, Leave No Trace, Food & Menu Planning, Mapping & Reporting, CPR and First Aid, Packing and Fitting a Backpack, Camp Life: food storage, hygiene, water purification, camp chores, etc.

Tool and Equipment Assistance

• Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff
• Assists in the maintenance of hand tools, chainsaws, crosscuts, brush cutters, camp equipment, and general shop maintenance and organization.
• Assists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects, as well as pre-season inventory management
• Accurately input mileage and vehicle tracking data for UCC fleet vehicles
• Helps field staff stay up to date with fleet vehicle maintenance

Other Job-Related 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Conservation corps or similar land management experience
• Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with teaching, training, and mentoring
• Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem solve, be creative, organize 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 A chainsaw certification with the ability to qualify as a B Faller and substantial experience using a chainsaw
• Trail maintenance and construction experience
• First Aid/CPR and or Wilderness Medicine experience
• Herbicide Applicator License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques
• Comfortability with conflict management & resolution
• High degree of maturity & professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with members and co-workers
• Productive individual with solid work ethic who can execute tasks effectively
• Dependability, integrity and responsibility
• Commitment to contributing to the success of the program
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• 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, or additional relevant training courses
• Basic understanding of chainsaw maintenance and operations
• Understanding of camping and living out in the field