Recreation Technician Crewmember

Conservation Legacy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forest Service housing

Healthcare coverage

Segal Education Award

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is seeking two Recreation Technician Crewmembers for the AmeriCorps AZCC program at the Tonto Basin Ranger District. You will support daily operations of developed campgrounds and fee sites under supervision, with training across inspection, fee education, and public contacts.

The position runs from February to July 2027, typically 40 hours per week, with Forest Service housing possibly provided. Preference given to candidates with outdoor enthusiasm and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working in the outdoors.
• Ability to share and get along well with others.
• Self-starter who can work as a team or alone.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Some knowledge of public lands and recreation opportunities.
• Valid driver's license with clean record (over 21 or license held 3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily operations of developed campgrounds and day-use fee sites.
• Learn fee compliance, educate the public on Forest Service rules and regulations.
• Perform routine inspections and assist with reservations and site maintenance.
• Coordinate with Crew Leader and other crewmembers on duties and patrols.
• Assist in annual and seasonal inspections and site improvements.
• Support housing and transportation logistics for field operations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team player

Oral & written communication

Driver's license

Public lands knowledge

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Recreation Technician Crewmember– AmeriCorps (2 openings)

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps

Site Location: Tonto Basin Ranger District (28079 AZ-188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545)

Term of Service

• Start Date: 2/08/2027 (anticipated)
• End Date: 7/30/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

Purpose

This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The members selected for this position will be serving at the Tonto Basin Ranger District as AmeriCorps members with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects for the Tonto National Forest. AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix.

Tonto National Forest

At over 2.9 million acres, the Tonto National Forest is the largest National Forest in Arizona, and the seventh largest National Forest among 154 USDA National Forests. The Tonto features some of the most rugged and inherently beautiful land in the country. Sonoran Desert cacti and flat lands slowly give way to the highlands of the Mogollon Rim. This variety in vegetation and range in altitude -- from 1,300 to 7,900 feet -- offers outstanding recreational opportunities throughout the year, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest.

Description of Duties

The Tonto National Forest is seeking to mentor two temporary, full-time Recreation Technician Crewmembers in what it takes to oversee and manage the daily operations of developed campgrounds and day use areas under the fee program. The selected Recreation Technician Crewmembers will work with the Recreation Technician Crew Leader, U.S. Forest Service staff, and campground hosts, with the primary focus of managing the daily operations of developed campgrounds and day use fee sites. The Crewmembers will work with the Crew Leader and other Crewmembers to learn the processes of making public contacts in Developed Recreation sites, making seasonal inspections of developed recreation sites, fee compliance, educating the public about Forest Service rules and regulations, and general upkeep of Developed Recreation sites. Other responsibilities include daily operations such as checking the reservation system, inspecting and cleaning sites, enforcing fees and Forest Service rules and regulations, and educating the public. The Crewmembers will be provided with a Forest Service vehicle to commute between Forest Service recreation sites. The schedule is typically four ten-hour days, with some flexibility as to what days are worked. Forest Service housing may be provided at no cost to the selected members.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

• Commute between designated recreation sites on a regular basis and learn recreation operations as needed.
• Work with the Recreation Technician Crew Leader and other Recreation Technician Crewmembers on routine responsibilities, areas of focus, and patrols.
• Assist other Recreation Technicians with completion of inspections and making public contact, and work independently to make public contacts as knowledge increases.
• Assist with fee compliance and education of recreating public concerning Forest Service rules and regulations.
• Assist campground hosts as needed.
• Work independently to complete assigned inspections, document issues or concerns.
• Assist in annual and seasonal inspections of Developed Recreation sites.
• Identify ways to improve sites, document before, during and after photos.
• Install new fire rings, wheel stops, and trash cans, as well as paint buildings and maintain and repair restrooms.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 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.
• Enthusiasm for working in the outdoors.
• Ability to share and get along well with others.
• A self-starter that can easily work as a team or alone.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate professionalism, both in demeanor and appearance.
• Some knowledge of public lands and recreation opportunities.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (must be over 21 years old or have had license for 3 years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills when interacting with the Public.
• An appreciation and interest in outdoor recreation.
• Past experience with recreation site maintenance, or light maintenance skills.

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 50 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 Vanessa Morrison at [e-mail].

Time Requirements

• Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, [blank-day] to [blank-day], but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Note: Stated are required by AmeriCorps. Programs may add additional qualifications

Orientation and Training

• Member will receive an Arizona Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program New Member Orientation at start of service that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $480 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $180 per week.
• Forest Service housing may be provided at no cost to the selected member.
• Public Lands Corps Certificate*
• Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna.
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

*To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, members must be between the ages of 18-30, or up to 35 if a military veteran, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service and must complete 640 service hours or more to qualify.

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

This position reports to Angela Abel, North Zone Recreation Manager, Tonto National Forest

If you have questions

contact AZCC’s Individual Placement Coordinator Preston Sands at [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.