Visitor Services Information Resource Assistant - Sedona, United States - Conservation Legacy

Conservation Legacy

Verified Company

Sedona, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

_Coconino National Forest - Red Rock Ranger District_

Length:
Term of positions is 52 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk

Location:

8375 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351

Compensation:
$15 /hour, plus $1000 housing allowance (paid $250.00/week)

Start Date:
July 8, 2024

Application Due Date:
Position Title

Visitor Services Information Resource Assistant

Position Details

Stewards Individual Placement Program (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.

Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

Stewards in partnership with the Red Rock Ranger District seeks a Visitor Services Information Resource Assistant, the primary purpose of which is the dissemination of information and interpretive assistance to the public.

The Resource Assistant will provide maps, recommendations, Leave No Trace/Tread Lightly, Environmental Preparedness, and other District and Forest specific information to a diverse group of visitors to the Coconino National Forest.

The incumbent will assist FS personnel in interpreting and creating their own displays within a Forest Service Contact Center that is full of educational displays, maps, and activities for all ages.

Duty location is on the Red Rock Ranger District but may span the Visitor Information Services Center, Palatki Heritage Site, and Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site.

Field work may necessitate walking on steep, uneven terrain and during inclement weather including hot, dry days with temperatures in the low 100's and cold winter days with temperatures in the low 30's.

Position Responsibilities will include:

Responds to a variety of inquiries regarding Forest Service activities, programs, exhibits, facilities, policies, and functions.
Provides guidance to the public on rules and regulations regarding onunit activities and attempts to gain public cooperation in protecting resources from damage and pollution.
Serves as Collection Officer to sell forest timber permits and other items, such as maps and passes, in accordance with manual and handbook requirements.
Is held responsible for submitting and accounting for collected monies using approved computer programs and records.
Coordinates with staff specialists and public affairs office to provide the latest, most accurate and appropriate information to the public.
Provides interpretive answers to a wide variety of visitor interests, such as the identification of local flora and fauna, geological formations, cultural and natural history, and responsible recreation ethics.
Plans and presents interpretive talks, guided activities, and programs for visitors, local schools, and other groups.
Uses a variety of tools, such as drawings, activity specific tools, and audio/visual equipment, as interpretive aids for presentations.
Shadows other specialists in the field to assist in a variety of projects including wildlife surveys, range management, archeological surveys, commercial use inspections, and trail maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

Be able to work independently and as a team member.
Be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of visitors that are looking for information, fielding complaints, etc.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by Conservation Legacy (over 21 years old or drivers license for at least three years).
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Must have or be able to obtain a postsecondary degree by end of service (Associate's or higher)

Preferred Qualifications:

Be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions for moderate periods of time.
Be able to obtain collection officer qualifications

Benefits:

- $1,000.00/month living allowance. (pre-tax, paid out $250/weekly)
- $50/monthly commuting allowance. (pre-tax)
- $4,750.00 Professional Development and Travel fund.