CCNM Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew Member-AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Weekly Living Allowance

Additional Benefit

Healthcare Coverage if Eligible

Childcare Coverage if Eligible

Loan Forbearance if Eligible

Interest Payments if Eligible

Job summary

Conservation Legacy in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a 2027 Wildland Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew Member for the AmeriCorps program. You will work with Gila National Forest on forest management, fire mitigation, and prescribed burn projects, living and working on public lands in the Southwest during the term from Feb 1 to May 7, 2027.

Expect rugged field conditions, training in chainsaw operation and wildland fire basics, teamwork with a crew of up to seven, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States, US national, or lawful permanent resident
• At least 17 years of age
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent; agrees to obtain a diploma prior to using the education award
• Agree to provide information for National Service Criminal History Check

Responsibilities

• AmeriCorps members serve a term of National Service in the Southwest on professionally supervised crews.
• Members camp at project sites and work in various weather conditions on environmental conservation and habitat restoration projects.
• Crew may be based in Las Cruces, NM and work on public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.
• Safety procedures and proper use/maintenance of hand and power tools are required.

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 560 N. 17th St, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
• Job Category Conservation Crew, AmeriCorps, Environmental
• Industry Conservation, Envrionmental, Trail crew
• Employee Type AmeriCorps
• Required Degree High school

• Name Kimberly Chavarria
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

2027 Wildland Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew Member

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps New Mexico

Site Location: CCNM Program Office - 560 N. 17th Street, Las Cruces NM

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 02/01/2027
• End Date: 05/07/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-hour

Purpose:

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM): Conservation Corps New Mexico, an AmeriCorps Program, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. CCNM crews are typically based in Las Cruces, NM and all project work will take place on public lands in New Mexico and surrounding states.

• This is an AmeriCorps position aiming to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our public lands through community-based service.
• You’ll learn new skills, but it will take sweat: this program is designed to be rigorous. You will complete conservation service projects and learn many skills through experience. Service as an AmeriCorps member is an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle—over the course of these season you will live, learn, train, and work to protect and preserve America’s public lands.

Project:

The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Chainsaw Crew will work with the Gila National Forest on a variety of forest management, fire mitigation, and prescribed burn (climate conditions permitting) projects.

Project work may include, but is not limited to:

• Hazard tree removal and sawyer work, including felling, bucking, limbing, swamping, etc.
• Fire prep-work such as creating and maintaining fire breaks and fuels reduction projects.
• Invasive species removal
• Timber stand improvement
• Trail improvement

Training will include:

• S-212 (or equivalent) chainsaw training
• ICS-100 Introduction to ICs
• IS-700 NIMS Introduction
• S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighting
• S-190 Basic Wildland Fire Behavior
• Red Card opportunity (requires passing the arduous level pack test)

Description of Duties:

CCNM AmeriCorps members serve a term of National Service in the State of Arizona and parts of the Southwest on professionally supervised crews. Members serve in all weather conditions, working on a variety of projects focused on environmental conservation and habitat restoration. It is a field program where members will camp multiple days near a project site. Projects can be front country or backcountry, with limited to no access to showers and running-water toilets. Backcountry projects involve carrying out all personal supplies (tent, sleeping bag, clothing) as well as group camp supplies (food, water, gear), to the campsite and worksite. Members are expected to complete project work and practice appropriate safety procedures in all areas. This includes safe use of and maintenance of hand and power tools as necessary.

Most importantly, participants must be willing to be an active member of a team, or crew, of up to seven individuals from different areas and backgrounds who are all interested in conservation.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday to Tuesday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.
• This position generally entails an 8 days on/6 days off hitch schedule. Time off will not be permitted during hitches, and members are expected to plan accordingly.
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Training will also focus on topics such as Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor living, crew culture, and goal setting.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1956.35
• Living Allowance of $480 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $170 per week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Kimberly Chavarria

Crew Program Coordinator

[e-mail]

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, 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 reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.