Independent Placement Program – OHV Dispersed Recreation Crew – Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest – #PO-00800974

Position Summary 

The Boulder Ranger District in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest is seeking two Front Country Recreation Technicians to support a variety of tasks in recreation, trails, and OHV programs. These are dynamic and engaging positions in a busy urban Front Country unit, with opportunities to learn a variety of skillsets related to management of recreational resources.

Schedule 

May 12, 2025 – September 29, 2025

Location

Boulder, CO

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Position may work independently or part of a team. Duties may include a variety of tasks that include, but are not limited to: monitoring developed recreation sites, patrolling and monitoring dispersed recreation sites, patrolling on off-highway vehicles, making public contacts for compliance, and assisting with volunteer projects.

Marginal Duties 

Development of ArcGIS online maps for field use; Management of online data; assisting other programs such as Wilderness, Trails, and/or Special Uses programs as needed.

Required Qualifications 

Valid Driver’s License

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

Chainsaw certifications/experience; Off-highway vehicle certification/experience.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Housing is available at the Nederland Work Center in Nederland, approximately 30 minutes away from the District Office. Participants will share either a small government house or a large bunkhouse with other SCA members or government employees. Housing consists of 3 or 5 small bedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities and is minimally furnished. Participants will be assigned a room with one other participant or government employee of the same gender. Laundry is available on site and public WIFI is available in Nederland. Most cellphone service carriers cover the area around the Work Center and the town of Nederland.

Compensation  

• $600/week @ 20 weeks Government housing available or $400 monthly living allowance;
• $1,100 round trip travel allowance;
• AmeriCorps eligible ($2,817 education award) upon completion of 460 hours;
• Paid Federal Holidays;
• Public Lands Corps PLC Eligible if under 30 and 35 for veterans

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.