Student Timber Lake Civilian Conservation Center

Opportunity summary

Term length

4/14/2024 - 6/30/2026

Application window

4/1/2024 - 6/1/2025

Location

Estacada, Oregon

Hourly pay equivalent

$17.20

Project summary

This program offers the chance to experience many aspects of conservation in a wide variety of projects on public lands while preparing the student for federal or private hiring. Projects include wildland firefighting, support, fuel reduction, timber management from sale preparation to reforestation, invasives mitigation, watershed rehabilitation, resource (flora and fauna) surveys, fish and wildlife management, and developed and dispersed recreation, among others.

Opportunity description

This position will familiarize students with natural resource management, safety, incident command, wildland fire suppression, management, control and support. They will learn about improving watersheds, soil and hydrology, and learn how to mitigate invasive species, identify and survey flora, fish and wildlife. They will learn about silviculture and land measurement, how to identify, value and mark timber, conduct reforestation, and improve forest health, maintain trails and recreation, and operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment. There are as many as 10 openings.

Benefits

Housing
Healthcare
Education benefit

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Must meet income limitations and be between 16 and 24 years old or have a disability. This trade includes significant outdoor activity and physical training, hiking with a pack, and requires strength to use tools. Those who are not able to meet physical requirements are nonetheless encouraged to apply as there are other trades which also are conservation focused. There is no requirement for a High School diploma or GED.

Preferred qualifications

Forestry conservation and firefighting requires an interest in working out of doors, protecting the land and serving people. The CCCs offer many other trades that also support conservation and public lands, such as heavy equipment operation, welding, construction and maintenance, office administration, and culinary. Please apply if you are interested in any of these or other trade training.

Opportunity details

Focus area

Forestry
Wildland firefighting and rules reduction
Reforestation or afforestation
Outdoor recreation access improvements
Forestry
Natural resources preservation and conservation
Biodiversity protection and restoration
Waterway restoration
Environmental justice
Local ecosystem restoration
Disaster preparedness
Recovery and response
Soil and water conservation
Environmental education and training
Other job skills development
Education.

Work environment

Indoor
Outdoor