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Medical Assistant

Conservation Legacy

Medical Assistant

Salida, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    TITLE: Crew Leader  

    REPORTS TO: Program Director  

    LOCATIONS: Salida, CO 

    STATUS: Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt 

    START/END DATE: March 30, 2020 – Mid-November 2020    

    WAGES: $685 / week  

    BENEFITS: If position is 26+ weeks, health benefits option available. Food provided while in the field, uniforms, USFS-recognized S-212 Chainsaw training, & other development opportunities 

    MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPENED UNTIL FILLED.  

     

     SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS:  The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization, whose mission is to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment. SCC supports youth, adult camping crews (ages 18-30), and Veteran fire crews (ages 18-35) with crew-based programming to complete challenging and impactful conservation projects throughout the Four Corners and Los Valles Regions. Projects include, trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation and local environmental service projects. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs, including disaster relief. SCC crews work in national parks, forests, and other public lands throughout central and southwestern Colorado.   

       CREW LEADER POSITION SUMMARY:  Crews consists of 6 members and 2 leaders. Crews work in front and backcountry locations in all weather conditions. Standard schedule consists of 8 days on-hitch and 6 days off with some exception. On-hitch, crews camps together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time.  

     

    Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, i.e. Leave No Trace, and risk management. A variety of soft skills and technical competencies are required to be successful in this role. See below for core competencies:  

    Required Skills

    RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES:  

     LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP  

    • Integrate values pertaining to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the corps 
    • Foster 21st century work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork, creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability 
    • Model strong communication and conflict resolution skills

     

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION  

    • Instruct, train & motivate a crew to complete high quality technical conservation projects 
    • Implement a 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is maintained at camp 
    • Delegate project work & camp chores 
    • Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff

      

      RISK MANAGEMENT  

    • Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health 
    • Exhibit strong situational awareness at worksite and campsite   
    • Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans and large SUVs with trailers

      

      ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS  

    • Meet all deadlines for documentation, i.e., timesheets, evaluations, incident reports 
    • Record all project related outcomes and deliverables  
    • Manage food budget and credit card for purchases, providing receipts for all purchases

     

    Required Experience

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

    • Outdoor leadership experience with youth and/or young adults 

    • Physically fit and able to work 40-50 hr work weeks  

    • High School diploma or GED certificate  

    • Must hold current/relevant medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED  

    • Must be 21, or have had a driver’s license for 3 consecutive years with a clean driving record (insurable by SCC), and a current driver’s license

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

    • Experience with SCC or other conservation corps 

    • Chainsaw experience  

    • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

    • Frequently required to walk, hike, sit, talk and listen.  

    • Required to use hands to operate objects and tools, and to reach with hands and arms.  

    • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

    • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus.  

    • Required to drive an SCC vehicle  

    • Must be able to speak, understand, read and write English.  

    • Enforce all SCC policies. SCC is a substance free work environment. All must refrain from the use of tobacco products, vaping, alcohol, and drugs while in the program.  

    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

      

    Please attach cover letter and resume and complete Salida/Los Valles Crew Leader application at http://www.sccorps.org/join/crew-leaders/

    For questions, Please contact Therese Ryley, Program Director, at tryley@conservationlegacy.org 

    Conservation Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

  • Qualifications

    RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES:  

     LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP  

    • Integrate values pertaining to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the corps 
    • Foster 21st century work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork, creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability 
    • Model strong communication and conflict resolution skills

     

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION  

    • Instruct, train & motivate a crew to complete high quality technical conservation projects 
    • Implement a 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is maintained at camp 
    • Delegate project work & camp chores 
    • Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff

      

      RISK MANAGEMENT  

    • Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health 
    • Exhibit strong situational awareness at worksite and campsite   
    • Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans and large SUVs with trailers

      

      ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS  

    • Meet all deadlines for documentation, i.e., timesheets, evaluations, incident reports 
    • Record all project related outcomes and deliverables  
    • Manage food budget and credit card for purchases, providing receipts for all purchases

     

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