CCNM- Veterans Fire Corps- Crew Member 2020
FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR CREWS, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES, PROJECTS MAY BE POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS AN OUTLINE OF HOW OUR PROGRAM HAS TYPICALLY BEEN OPERATING, HOWEVER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AS THIS SITUATION DEVELOPS, AND DECISIONS ARE MADE, WE WILL PROVIDE UPDATES. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTINUE WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND WE WILL KEEP CONSISTENT AND DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH ALL APPLICANTS.
POSITION DATES: TBD.
STATUS: 450-Hour National Service Term, Military Veterans only
LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM
COMPENSATION: $400 weekly living stipend,
BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program, food budget while on project, up to $150 fire boot reimbursement and Segal Education Award upon successful completion of term.
CORPS NEW MEXICO (CCNM) seeks qualified candidates for VETERAN FIRE CORPS CREW MEMBER positions based out of LAS CRUCES, NM. CCNM offers opportunities for individuals to work in a crew environment on national lands throughout the southwestern United States and elsewhere.
Conservation Corps New Mexico, a program of Conservation Legacy, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. CCNM operates programs across New Mexico that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation.
CCNM and Conservation Legacy are proud to be part of the continuing operation of the Veterans Fire Corps program. The VFC aims to train recent era military veterans for careers in conservation, fuels management, and wildland fire-fighting. VFC programs accomplish this goal by immersing participants in a conservation crew experience.
TRAINING
Over the course of a typical 3-6 month season corpsmembers receive training in wildland firefighting, chainsaw operation, and a variety of other topics. Crews work as a fire-fuels conservation crew, performing a variety of forestry and conservation work partnered with Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and various other public landholders throughout the southwest. At the conclusion of the program, members are aided in seeking employment with federal wildland firefighting jobs.
EXPECTATIONS:
CCNM is a drug-free organization; alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited. CCNM is an independent, non-residential program. The crew member must supply his/her own personal outdoor gear and equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, fire rated work boots (CCNM will provide a portion of reimbursement, with receipts), etc. CCNM will provide the tools, protective gear and transportation to projects.
SCHEDULE:
The typical schedule is eight to nine days on with six days off, either in town or on hitch (camping at the project) depending on proximity to the work site from Las Cruces. The day starts at 6:00 AM with a stretch circle and safety meeting, and one hour of physical training. The day includes two fifteen-minute breaks and a half hour break for lunch. The day concludes at 5:30 PM.
COMPENSATION:
Crew members are paid an AmeriCorps living stipend of $400/week before taxes. Upon completion of the term the crew member will receive an education award for a 450 hour term of service. The education award may be used to pay educational expenses at eligible post-secondary institutions, including many technical schools and G.I. Bill approved programs, or to repay qualified students loans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PARTICIPANT ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are written the same for all positions and therefore may not apply directly to your particular position.
PARTICIPATION AND EXPEDITION BEHAVIOR:
SAFETY AND JUDGMENT:
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS:
SUBSTANCE FREE:
In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.
Required Skills Required Experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preferred Qualifications: