Technical Coordinator (Program Assistant III)

Two positions available: one in Logan, UT (Northern Utah) and one in Moab, UT (Southeastern Utah). This role is primarily office-based with participation in 3-4 member trainings and occasional site visits and crew check-ins. Reports to the Regional Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to field crews.
• Assists the Regional Coordinator in the supervision of field crews stationed throughout the Intermountain West.
• Oversees the day-to-day management of conservation projects.
• Supports field crews with training, guidance, and constructive feedback.
• Serves as a role model, resource, mediator, and advisor for field crews.
• Ensures compliance with UCC, AmeriCorps, and USU policies, including enforcing disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Completes mid-term and final evaluations for all Field Logistics Technicians, Crew Leaders, and Crew Members.
• Performs weekly check-in calls with field crews and approves member timesheets.
• Supervises the rig-up (pre-hitch) and de-rig of crews (post-hitch).
• Assists in securing lodging and accommodations for crews while on project hitches.
• Coordinates with the Regional Coordinator to support the on-call schedule and occasionally work weekends or nights.
• Assists the Regional Coordinator with training and supervision of up to 180 seasonal AmeriCorps members, including Field Logistics Technicians, Crew Leaders, and Crew Members.
• Oversees the herbicide application program including training, use, storage, and disposal.
• Develops and conducts training courses on:
  • Trail maintenance and construction
  • Proper tool use and maintenance
  • Pre- and post-project planning and organization
  • Chainsaw use and safety
  • Critical incident scenarios
  • Rig-up and de-rig procedures
  • Vehicle inspections and maintenance
  • Herbicide: use, storage, and disposal
  • Outdoor living skills including Leave No Trace
  • Food storage, meal preparation, and water purification
  • Interpersonal skills including leadership, conflict resolution, and constructive feedback
• Conducts regular risk management and policy audits, including collecting and reporting data.
• Purchases and maintains tools, equipment, gear, and first aid supplies, including proper storage.
• Manages inventory and develops equipment checkout systems.
• Works with the Operations & Logistics Coordinator to manage UCC fleet, vehicle assignments, and mileage reporting.
• Assists the Regional Coordinator with operations, scheduling, and solicitation of projects.
• Contributes to project development and emergency response plans.
• Evaluates field crews' technical skill retention during field site visits.
• Attends professional meetings with current and potential project partners as needed.
• Collaborates with project partners to plan equipment needs, work schedules, training needs, and data management.
• Attends weekly program staff meetings to report on field crews and projects.
• Participates in UCC's strategic planning meetings.
• Meets with program staff to annually assess and revise member training.
• Assists the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator in:
  • Enrollment of AmeriCorps members
  • AmeriCorps compliance related to member management, placement, and progress reporting
  • Submission of progress reports for multiple AmeriCorps grants
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree including 1 year of conservation field experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Leadership experience in leading several crews or a large group of people, including managing conflict, interpersonal dynamics, maintaining safety standards, and logistics.
  • Ability to complete physically demanding projects in remote locations with variable weather conditions.
  • Basic word processing and data management skills.
  • Experience maintaining fleet vehicles, including scheduling regular maintenance and inspections.
  • Experience developing and implementing field trainings.
  • Willingness to expand conservation and supervisory skills.
  • Trail building experience and the ability to develop and implement training courses for members.
  • First Aid/CPR, WFR, or WFA Certification and a willingness to certify as a First Aid/CPR Instructor for the UCC.
  • A minimum "A" Feller/Bucker Chainsaw Certification and the ability to qualify as a "B" Faller.
  • A minimum "A" Bucker Crosscut Saw Certification and the ability to qualify as a "B" Bucker.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
  • Trail building, layout, and maintenance experience.
  • Commercial pesticide applicator license.
  • Chainsaw fleet management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental education, conservation, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, conflict management, and partnership-building skills.
• Advanced organizational skills and ability to use multiple data tracking/reporting systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and comfort with speaking in front of large groups.
• Program leadership, professional development, and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of AmeriCorps/National Service, community volunteerism, environmental education, non-profit organizations, and natural resource conservation issues.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included.

Pay

$43,000 BOE (Based on Experience).

Schedule

This position is a combination of office-based and field-based work. Applicants need to be able to endure all types of weather and outdoor environments, office-based tasks such as sitting at a desk for a full day's work, and the mental demands of mentoring and supervising large field crews. Occasional weekends or nights may be required for on-call support.