White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, Maroon Bells Developed Recreation

Jobs At Corps / White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, Maroon Bells Developed Recreation

Actively Recruiting
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Yes
Position title
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White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, Maroon Bells Developed Recreation
Type of Position
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Corps member (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc
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Aspen, CO
State / Territory
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Colorado
Benefits
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Education Award, Housing – Primarily Non-Camping
Project/Program Focus
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Forestry, Visitor Services

RMYC engages the strength and potential of youth and young adults to make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities, educational experiences, and employment. RMYC strives to meet the needs of the communities and public lands of northwest Colorado by offering a variety of programs and services for youth ages 11-30 years.

This position serves as a member of a recreation crew supporting the Maroon Bells scenic area, a very popular area with special regulations to preserve its natural beauty and wildlife, and to ensure visitors can continue to enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking, and scenic views. Members are generally expected to serve 80 hours within the two week pay period, ten hour service days are the norm.

Generally, members will serve four 10 hour days over a week period. Members may have 8-day hitches during their service and may serve over the weekend. Schedule determined by the host site.

Duties for this position consist of a variety of patrols, shifts, and projects in support of the developed recreation program and Maroon Bells Scenic Area including:

• Operate the Welcome Station at the Maroon Bells to collect fees for day use and camping.
• Manage bike, foot, and vehicular traffic.
• Record Welcome Station data concerning sales and Special Use Permit holders.
• Monitor trails and developed recreation sites to provide visitors with information about recreation opportunities and regulations, protect wilderness resources, and inform visitors about wildlife presence and proper visitor safety.
• Report human-wildlife encounters to the district Wildlife Biologist.
• Provide information to the public at the Maroon Bells Information Center on ecology, geology, wildlife, and history of the Maroon Bells Scenic Area.
• Clean and maintain developed recreation sites including campgrounds and Trailheads.
• Construct, repair, and rehabilitate developed recreation sites, facilities, and trails.
• Implement and maintain travel management devices such as signs, gates, and other closure methods.
• Assist with emergency situations and communicate with Aspen Ambulance, Aspen Police, Pitkin County Sheriffs and Aspen Mountain Rescue regarding emergency information.