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Recreation Technician at American Conservation Experience

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Employer: American Conservation Experience

Expires: 03/30/2026

Recreation Technician, Tahoe National Forest, Multiple Districts American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the US Forest Service, is seeking recreation technicians to contribute to developed recreation and campground projects alongside Tahoe National Forest Staff.Estimated Position Dates: May 2026 - September 2026Location Details/Description: Yuba River Ranger District (Nevada City or Camptonville, CA)American River Ranger District (Foresthill, CA)Truckee Ranger District (Truckee, CA)Sierraville Ranger District (Sierraville, CA)Position BenefitsPay: $800/weekPublic Land Corps Hiring AuthorityHousing Allowance: Up to $240/weekField Gear Allowance: Up to $200Training/Professional Development Allowance: Up to $55Position Overview (may vary by district): Performs minor maintenance of developed and dispersed recreation area facilities, including campgrounds and trailheads (cleans restrooms, cleans campsites, maintains fire-safe areas, paints picnic tables and bulletin boards, etc.).Heavy focus on physical laborProvides excellent customer service by enthusiastically answering questions, greeting and assisting visitors.Performs patrols of the campgrounds, trailheads, OHV areas and dispersed sites to ensure it stays presentable and address/and or report discrepancies as they occur.Ensures visitors comply with rules and regulations.May be expected to assist at visitor centers.May assist in the management of group reservations.May (not guaranteed) assist in trail maintenance activities, including but not limited to brushing, tread work and logging out.May be given the opportunity to operate a chainsaw; training provided for members who start early enough in the season.Working with volunteer campground hostsPerforms other duties as assignedSchedule: Varies by district. Generally four (4) 10-hour days from ~7am-6pm. Includes weekends and holidays.Qualifications If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!Required:Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE’s insurance and liability requirements.Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation. Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website located on our Indeed homepage.Preferred:Have a high fitness level and be comfortable in various indoor and outdoor work environments, and at times adverse weather conditionsPublic outreach and making contacts with visitors is a key component of this role. Contact is to educate visitors in recreation management and law enforcement objectives and policies, to obtain compliance with laws/regulations, to resolve problems, and to provide assistance to forest visitors. Contacts will include dealing with some persons and/or groups that may be uncooperative, hostile and who have different viewpointsChainsaw and First Aid/CPR Certification highly desired; training may be provided.Have working knowledge of detailed recreation rules and regulations to assist Forest visitors, and to detect and report violationsHave demonstrated skills and knowledge of basic procedures for cleaning and maintaining recreational areas, facilities and/or trailsExperience and/or ability to learn the use of a GPS unit For the full position description, please visit the ACE job board.To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE’s online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact Tahoe  Project Director, Al Richert, arichert@usaconservation . org  

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