Project Leader, Fire Education Teams - Southern Ca
Date Added: 03/25/2008
Website: http://www.thesca.org
Job Description:
Work in partnership with the BLM to achieve goals developing a Fire
Education program with one of three southern California counties. With the
high rate of fires in these counties and the number of homes in the
wildland-urban interface (WUI), property and lives are at stake as well as
the natural history and the environment. This is your chance to make a
difference in these high-risk areas. Work to educate the communities on
fire prevention and bring together key players in addressing fire
education. Each Fire Education team will be made up one project leader and
four team members. Current openings include:
* Riverside County: This position will be based out of Hemet, California.
Primary Responsibilities: Participating in community outreach activities
including attending community events and meetings, conducting home risk
evaluations, grassroots fire education initiatives, summer youth education
days, and assist with other conservation projects as needed. Assist with
the design, implementation and evaluation of the project. Create GIS maps
with imbedded home assessment information and using the home assessments
to prioritize the future WUI treatment options. Provide a positive, safe
and meaningful work environment for 4 SCA team members for three months.
Coordinate with agency and SCA program staff to orient and train members
in all aspects of the project. Assure project compliance with all SCA
operational standards. Collect data and complete a final program report
and evaluation.
Training Provided: Project Leaders will come together with SCA staff in
Boise, ID for a week long training on technical field skills and SCA
processes. Project Leaders will also join their teams in late May/early
June for a ten day team member training in McCall, ID.
Housing, Transportation, Other: Housing may be provided; transportation
for all work activities provided; personal transportation recommended.
Position involves long hours in the field working in all weather
conditions and in rough terrain.
Qualifications - Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work
experience; minimum age requirement 21 years old; field work/outdoor
experience; minimum of 2 years leadership experience; strong computer
skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to
detail; Wilderness First Responder/Aid and CPR certification; ability to
hike up to 6 miles/day over varied terrain. Valid driver's license and
driving record within SCA guidelines; ability to pass SCA background
check.
Qualifications - Preferred: Ability to take initiative and work both
independently and as part of a team; environmental education, outdoor
recreation, teaching or related experience; public speaking and community
outreach experience; knowledge about fire and/or fire ecology; minimum
impact camping skills; enthusiasm for the outdoors; budget management
experience; and a sense of adventure.
Dates: Start – April 1, 2008 End – September 5, 2008
Salary: Range from $26,000-$28,000 per year with seasonal benefits.
To apply: please email or mail your cover letter, resume, and 3 reference
contacts to: Jill Kolodzne, Program Director jkolodzne@thesca.orgThis
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