Student Mingo Civilian Conservation Ctr
USDA Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
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Term length
9/1/2024 - 6/30/2027
Application window
4/1/2024 - 4/15/2026
Location
Puxico, Missouri
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, and prepares the student for federal or private hiring. Projects include wildland firefighting, support, and fuels 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
Learn natural resource management and safety including soils, hydrology, understory, range, forestry, silviculture, fish & wildlife, fire & support activities,and forest recreation. Improve watersheds, mitigate invasive species; identify and survey flora, fish and wildlife; improve forest health; maintain trails and recreation; operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment. There are as many as 10 openings.
Benefits
- Living stipend
- Paid time off
- Housing
- Healthcare
- Meals
- Uniforms
- Transportation
- Counseling
- GED or High School Diploma education (if applicable)
- Driver's licensing
- Trade certifications
- Federal hiring preference
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Must meet income limitations and be between 16 and 24 years old or have a disability. The next step will take you to an eligibility screening. 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. Please ask. There is no requirement for a high school diploma or GED.
Preferred qualifications
Conservation requires an interest in working out of doors, protecting the land and serving people. The CCCs offer many trades that support conservation and public lands, such as forestry, firefighting, emergency dispatch, 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 fuels 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
Work environment
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Small group settings
- May include living for short periods outside in a camp