Acadia Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader

This temporary position is in the Administrative Branch at Acadia National Park; is directly supervised by the Volunteer Program Coordinator (GS-0025-09) with daily direction from the Lead Park Rangers GS-0025-07 (YCC Director). The incumbent serves as a Crew Leader for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a non-residential, work-based learning program. Responsible for leading groups of youth on assigned work projects relating to natural resource conservation and management, trail rehabilitation, etc. Work is centered on work projects, resource education, leadership, and recreational activities. Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Directs, leads, and coordinates training, and work projects to be completed by the youth crews.
• Provides direction on work projects including correct use of hand tools, maintaining, and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), work tools and equipment, and leave no trace principles.
• Maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, and enrollees.
• Plans, and leads resource education programs to enrollees.