Happy Jack - Individual Placement-AmeriCorps

Description

Position Title: Forestry Technician (Reforestation) Americorps - Individual Placements

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: Happy Jack, Arizona

8738 Ranger Rd, Happy Jack, AZ 86024

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• End Date: 06/25/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700hrs - 46 weeks

Purpose:

The Mogollon Rim is within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest. The Coconino National Forest is within the bounds of the Four Forest Restoration (4FRI) Initiative footprint. The focus has been to restore forest landscapes and reduce the potential for severe uncharacteristic wildfire effects in a manner that also benefits the local economy.

The purpose of the 4FRI Rim Country Project is to restore and maintain the structure, pattern, health, function, and composition and diversity in forests and grasslands. Under the 4FRI Decision, the district is developing timber projects to meet or move the area towards the desired conditions, in particular in wildland urban interfaces (WUI) around local communities (Happy Jack, Blue Ridge, Clints Well).


We are also affected by the Re-plant act, which was developed to promote reforestation following uncharacteristic wildfires and other devastating event (i.e. beetles and drought). The agency developed a reforestation strategy for treating/reforesting in these areas.

Description of Duties:

The Individual Placement(s) will be placed on several different projects. Project work may include;

Working on the Tinder fire which occurred in 2018 within the WUI in the Blue Ridge community. That fire resulted in large areas with few to no live trees. The assessment will allow us to ensure that the area is reforested in a timely manner by helping us to determine if natural regeneration has occurred since the fire and the extent of that regeneration. We will also need to determine planting needs if natural regeneration has not occurred, site preparation needs, and the amount of vegetative competition.


The Moqui and 5 Mile projects are upcoming timber/fuel reduction projects within the WUIs adjacent to the Mogollon Rim RD/Blue Ridge Ranger Station compound (within the unincorporated Happy Jack community) and the community of Strawberry. The objectives for these projects is to reduce the potential for a uncharacteristic wildfire near these communities.

For the Tinder Fire project work, we will be conducting the reforestation assessment. The reforestation assessment will allow the Forest Service to determine whether we have sufficient natural regeneration of ponderosa pine. If we do not have sufficient natural regeneration, the assessments will help us determine which areas need to be planted and whether or not we will need to complete site preparation for planting.

For the Moqui and 5 miles projects, the interns will be collecting stand data (basal area, tree species, diameters, heights, ages, etc.) for both of these projects to determine treatment needs and suitability. They may also be assisting with project layout and GIS mapping, along with cruising conifers to determine timber volume for our projects.


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.
• Valid drivers license - clean driving record
• Be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Be able to work as a apart of a team and or independently
• Good communication skills; vocal and written
• Familiarity with basic computer programs
• Able to with and on mobile devices
• Familiar with Southwest trees and plants species

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 08/03/2026 to 06/25/2027 , 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 orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• data sampling using tablet/ArcGIS Online

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
• Living Allowance of $650.00/per week
• Additional Benefit of $200.00/per week
• Professional Development Fund of $2,400.00
• 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:

ALCC Program Coordinator

Cody Fetty - View email address on click.appcast.io

USFS Project/Site Supervisors

Mary Price - View email address on click.appcast.io

Brett Miller - View email address on click.appcast.io

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.