2027USFS Region8 Prescribed FireCorps -Oconee NF

Student Conservation Association; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing provided

Meals provided during workdays

SCA uniform package

First Aid/CPR training

Descripción de la vacante

Student Conservation Association (SCA) in Eatonton, GA, is offering a 16-week prescribed-fire corps with a four-person crew and a crew leader to assist with prescribed burns and related projects alongside the U.S. Forest Service.

The program runs January 18, 2027 to May 8, 2027, with a training period including FireAcademy topics and certifications (Red Card, S-130, S-190, CPR, First Aid, Chainsaw). Housing is provided; meals on workdays; a weekly living allowance of $600; travel stipend $650 is

Formación

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Have ability to legally work in the US.
• Meet SCA’s criminal background check standards.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and travel 2 miles over varied terrain with a 40-pound pack.
• Ability to pass the Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level (3 mile walk with 45lb weight vest in 45 minutes).
• In-person physicals required by USFS and completed by December 1, 2025 to clear by start date.
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor in outdoor conditions for 8–10 hours per day.
• Willingness to live alongside a team and participate in community chores and meals.
• Willingness to complete project paperwork including reports, logs, inventories.
• With training, ability to use hand and power tools for assigned work projects.

Responsabilidades

• Work collaboratively with a team of four to complete priority projects determined by USFS staff.
• Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics and productive teamwork.
• Work variable hours, possible long days and weekends at remote locations and on challenging terrain.
• Use hand or power tools as required for tasks.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Outdoor endurance

Safety awareness

Live-on-site readiness

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Descripción del empleo

The2027USFSRegion8PrescribedFireCorpsin Oconee NF (Eatonton, GA) isadynamicandexcitingopportunityforthosepassionateaboutwildlandfirefighting.This SCA crew will consist of fourcrewmembersand onecrewleader and will assistwithprescribedburnsand other projects alongsidetheU.S.ForestService.

Schedule

January 18, 2027 - May 8, 2027 (16 weeks)

Programstartswithtwo weeksofUSFSFireAcademyTraining alongside other SCA + USFS teams.Certificationsandtopics at this traininginclude:

• FireTraining(RedCard,S-130,S-190)
• BasicFirstAidandCPRCertification
• FederalChainsawTraining
• RiskManagement

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Theprimaryobjectivesforthiscrewwillbefuelsreductionandprescribedburningprojects.

ThecrewwillprepareUSFSlandsforburning,conductprescribedburning,andserveonotherrecreation or conservationtasksasidentifiedbyUSFS.Prescribedburningiscondition dependentandmembersmayberequiredtoservelonghoursand/orweekendsdependingondirectionfromthepartner.

Memberswillnotworkmorethan80hoursoveratwo-weekperiod.

Marginal Duties

Whenconditionsarenotidealforburning,memberswillassistwithotherprojectsincludingvegetationremoval,firelinepreparation,equipmentmaintenance, and other work duties. Throughouttheseason,thecrewmayhaveopportunitiestorespondtoactivefires. Whiledeployedonalivefirewiththefederalfireteams,teammembers' servicewith SCAwill bepaused.Membersshouldexpecttowork10-12hourdayswhileonfireassignments. Participateinnetworkingandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a team of four others to complete priority projects determined by USFS partner staff;
• Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics, and promote effective and productive teamwork;
• Work variable hours, possible long days and possible weekends, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, in varying weather conditions, and under physically demanding circumstances;
• Use technical equipment such as hand or power tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age;
• Have ability to legally work in the US;
• Meet SCA’s criminal background check standards;
• Ability to lift40 pounds andindependently travel 2 miles over varied terrain while carrying a 40-pound pack without assistance;
• Ability to pass the Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level (3 mile walk with 45lb weight vest that must be completed in 45 minutes or less). Members who do not pass this test will not be able to continue with this program. Click for a video on the WCT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjOZA2sbdMo
• Must be able to undergo and clear an in-person physical required by USFS. In-person physicals should be completed by December 1, 2025, in order to clear by program start date;
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor in a variety of outdoor conditions for up to 8-10 hours per day;
• Interest in serving alongsideand supporting others on a team;
• Willingness to live alongside a team and participate in community chores and meal preparation;
• Willingness to complete some project paperwork including project reports, output logs, and inventories;
• With training, ability to use hand tools and power tools to complete assigned work projects.
• Passion for the outdoors and conservation.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Crew members will live and serve together for the duration of the season. The crew will be provided with shared housing throughout the season. Crew members should expect to share rooms in team housing.

SCA emphasizes the importance of community on our crews. Crew members should expect to fully participate in activities related to communal living on their team. To ensure a well-run team, crew members must all participate in house and crew responsibilities, including shared chores, cooking group meals, grocery shopping, and other team-based responsibilities.

Compensation

• $600/week (pre-tax)livingallowance, paid bi-weekly
• Aone-time$650 (pre-tax) travelallowance, paid in first paycheck
• Housing provided
• Mealsprovided duringworkdays
• SCA uniform package

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits

First Aid/CPR

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.