Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Santa Fe National Forest
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–9/14/2020
RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: An RV pad is provided at the District Office with electricity, water, and trash service. This is a remote site with spotty cell service.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Visitor Information • General Assistance Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionBecome a Rio Chama Steward this summer and spend your days taking in the beautiful views along the river! What does a Rio Chama Steward do? Routine maintenance and care of recreation areas in the Chama River Canyon Wilderness and the Coyote Ranger District. Clean exterior and interior facilities (particularly bathroom buildings). Dispose of recreation site trash. Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds. Interact with the public by greeting guests, answering questions, providing information about the local area, etc. Act as the “eyes and ears” for identifying problems when Forest Service employees are not present. Some use of basic hand tools for light maintenance. Other duties as assigned. Note: The Chama River is managed through an interagency partnership between the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management; volunteers will work with both Forest Service and BLM employees. What about using a Government vehicle? Complete the Defensive Driving training and be government licensed before operating a vehicle. Safely commute in Forest Service vehicle to work site and abide with New Mexico State Laws. Communicate with Coyote Ranger Station and Santa Fe dispatch before going out to the field and upon return. Schedule: Work hours are flexible, between 0800-1700 on Thursdays through Mondays. Will have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off and requests for additional days off will be approved by supervisor prior to leave. Accommodations: An RV pad is provided at the District office with electricity, water, and trash service. This is a remote site without cell phone or Wi-Fi service available. Volunteer is allowed reimbursement for accrued expenses; amount is $20/person/on-duty days. Background Check : You will be required to complete a background check prior to starting your volunteer service. For more information: Contact the Coyote Ranger District at 575-638-5526 and ask for Dawnylle Smith. How to apply: Submit a resume with three references to the Coyote District Office: HC 78, Box 1, Coyote, NM 87012 or by email to dawnylle.smith@usda.gov HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: An RV pad is provided at the District Office with electricity, water, and trash service. This is a remote site with spotty cell service.