BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS CAMP SUPERVISOR, CALIF CONSERVATION CORPS

State of California; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Field-based role

Extreme outdoor setting

Job summary

California Conservation Corps seeks a Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor to lead a field-based crew in backcountry environments. You will direct trail projects, mentor corps members, and ensure safety and operational readiness throughout extended backcountry seasons.

The role demands extreme outdoor endurance, rigorous training, and the ability to manage logistics, emergencies, and crew welfare in remote locations for months at a time.

Qualifications

• Experience leading backcountry trail crews and field teams.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise wilderness trail projects.
• Strong safety, training, and mentoring skills for corps members.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and supervise a backcountry trail crew.
• Facilitate development of corps members and crew community.
• Train corps in trail repair, maintenance, wilderness living, navigation, and spike camp setup.

Skills

Wilderness leadership

Trail construction & maintenance

Wilderness first aid/EMT

Backcountry camping

Leave No Trace practices

Navigation & map skills

Public land relations

Outdoor training & mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor

California Conservation Corps

JC-535075 - Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor

$5,931.00 - $7,366.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Managing, directing, and supervising a backcountry trail crew.
• Facilitating individual development of corps members and the development of a crew community.
• Training corps members in trail repair, maintenance, construction, wilderness living, wilderness navigation, spike camp set-up and operations.
• Development and implementation of season-long curriculum plan.
• Managing trail projects and supervising a crew performing trail work.
• Performing a variety of administrative duties and functions as operational, departmental, program, and public land management agency needs dictate.

Working Conditions

The reporting location is 3517 W Street, Eureka, CA 95503, however, this position is field-based for the entire duration of the appointment. Incumbent will live and work in remote, isolated backcountry settings for five continuous months far from immediate medical services. Personal communication with people outside of the program (friends, family, spouses/partners, etc.) is extremely limited and infrequent. Mail is the primary means of personal communication with those on the outside and it is received and delivered on an irregular basis. Personal phone use will not be available once you’re in backcountry locations. Incumbent will be exposed to the following adverse environmental conditions: rain, snow, extreme heat (90+ degrees Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below freezing), dry weather, lightning, high amounts of dust, camp and forest fire smoke, elevations ranging from 2000-14,000ft. Work is extremely physically demanding and requires daily hiking that ranges from 3-20 miles in one day over rugged, steep, uneven terrain while carrying 40-60lbs in your backpack at a minimum pace of 3mph. Incumbent will live and work around stock animals (horses and mules) and can be exposed to environmental hazards such as wildfires and smoke, avalanches, falling trees, etc. and wildlife hazards such as deer, poisonous insects and snakes, bears, mountain lions, etc. Incumbent will live in backcountry camps with 13-20 other people in primitive conditions. There are no modern conveniences or luxuries (e.g., warm showers, beds, laundry machines, indoor bathrooms, and plumbing, etc.). Personal electronics such as music/video players, cell phones, etc. are not permitted for crewmembers while in the program. Incumbent will sleep in a personal tent on the ground and be near their crewmembers and sponsors. Incumbent will sometimes be required to sleep in a community tent with the entire crew. Incumbent may be required to sleep in a kitchen tent to protect the camp food from animals. Daily bathing and adhering to other personal hygiene standards are necessary. All food will be provided, but incumbent may be required to cook for their crew for long periods of time and will be required to cook for themselves on the weekend. Incumbent will live and work under very regimented and structured conditions and required to follow federal and state regulations/policies pertaining wilderness living and travel. Incumbent will have very little personal free time and alone time throughout the season. Incumbent will be required to work long and irregular hours and be on call to respond to emergencies involving crewmembers and/or others 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Daily and weekly work schedules can vary between any days of the week, and incumbent will be required to perform duties/chores outside of their normal work hours. Incumbent will be required to carry out the duties of the position with little to no supervision and with minimal contact with the department chain of command.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS CAMP SUPERVISOR, CALIF CONSERVATION CORPS

BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS CAMP SUPERVISOR, CALIF CONSERVATION CORPS $5,931.00 - $7,366.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 6

Work Location: United States

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 7 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

• Do you want to make a positive, significant difference in the lives of citizens in communities throughout California?
• Do you want to directly improve the lives of citizens in the State of California throughthe implementation of vital environmental restoration projects?

Then the California Conservation Corps (CCC) has the job for you!

The CCC is a dynamic organization committed to developing young adults by challenging them to complete a year of public service and conservation-related work. Employees of the CCC are leaders who inspire, educate and challenge young people to further their educational and professional goals.

If you are looking to work for a state department that demands excellence, inspires staff to do their best and protects and enhances the state’s environment, we invite you to apply for a position with the California Conservation Corps, the finest youth Environmental Restoration, Education, Workforce Development program in the world.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The BCTP is looking for experienced leaders who are passionate about youth development and mentoring young adults, and love living and working in the outdoors, especially in backcountry, wilderness locations. We want candidates who are emotionally intelligent with strong social skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and who are adept at building strong relationships. They should be collaborative and a good team builder, and able to independently build a strong working crew. Desirable candidates should be strong critical thinkers, good problem solvers, possess good judgement, and be effective at resolving conflict. It is a must that candidates have integrity and are mentally and emotionally resilient, able to handle extremely stressful situations. Lastly, we need candidates who are well versed in handling multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously. The Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor position is one of the most unique, challenging, and rewarding leadership positions out there in the youth and conservation corps world.

In addition to the above-mentioned qualities, we are seeking candidates who have experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Wilderness trail construction, repair, maintenance, and project planning
• Wilderness 1st Aid, Wilderness 1st Responder, or Wilderness EMT certification
• Swift Water Rescue or other water safety certifications
• Backcountry crew camp set up
• Minimal impact or Leave No Trace wilderness practices
• Backpacking and wilderness navigation (including cross‑country hiking)
• Map and compass use, orienteering, mountaineering
• Planning, implementing, and facilitating meetings, trainings, and educational classes
• Working with public land management agencies (e.g. USFS, NPS)
• Microsoft Office and other computer applications

Benefits

• Salary: $5931.00-$7,366.00 (The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.)
• New to Backcountry Supervisor position candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement benefits available. More Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• Position is in Bargaining Unit 7.li>
• This position is field-based for the entire duration of the appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Hiring Desk
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Chelsea Saeland
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

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