Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Monitoring Technician – AmeriCorps (1 opening)

 

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps

 

Site Location: Red Rock Ranger District: 8375 AZ Highway 79, Sedona, AZ 86351

 

Term of Service:

Start Date: 10/20/2025End Date: 4/17/2026AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours 

 

 

Purpose:

This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The member selected for this position will be serving at the Red Rock Ranger District as an AmeriCorps member with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects for Coconino National Forest.

 

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson. 

 

 

Coconino National Forest:

One of six National Forests in Arizona, the Coconino National Forest comprises 1.856-million acres in northern Arizona, with elevations ranging from 2,600 feet to the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (Humphrey's Peak). Coconino National Forest contains a variety of landscapes, including deserts, ponderosa pine forests, flatlands, mesas, alpine tundra, and ancient volcanic peaks. The forest surrounds the towns of Sedona and Flagstaff and contains all or parts of 10 designated wilderness areas. The Recreation and Trails program is focused on providing quality recreation opportunities and experiences.

 

The Red Rock Ranger District encompasses Sedona, Arizona, and is a globally renowned recreation destination, attracting millions of visitors each year to its iconic red rock landscapes, hiking trails, scenic vistas, and water attractions. This influx creates a significant demand for recreational opportunities that are safe, enjoyable, and sustainable.

 

The Greater Sedona Recreation Collaborative was established in 2022 to address the prolonged growth in volume of motorized and non-motorized recreation use in the greater Sedona area. The goal of the collaborative process is to actively engage interested partners in a space of shared learning and collaborative problem solving, and work together to develop viable input for land management strategies to address impacts and better manage recreation in the greater Sedona area.

 

 

Description of Duties:

Coconino National Forest’s Red Rock Ranger District is seeking a temporary, full-time Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Monitoring Technician. The primary focus of this position will be to monitor and document recreational impacts, including motorized/OHV use, on Forest lands. This data will help inform management decisions about motorized use on the district going forward. The Technician will be assisting with data collection and documenting off-road travel that is causing environmental and social impacts, especially on crypto-biotic soils.

 

Experienced Recreation team members will provide the Technician the necessary training to monitor and document OHV/motorized use at key locations on the Red Rock Ranger District. Training will be provided in Forest Service trail maintenance fundamentals and protocols, use of hand tools, OHV operation, GIS, and use of TraffX counter.

 

There will be opportunities for the Technician to “shadow” other Forest Service specialists to learn about their roles and responsibilities; this may include, but is not limited to wildlife biologist, hydrologist, and trails specialists.

 

 

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

Work with supervisor to locate data collection areas, gather motorized use data on Forest Service system trails and roads. Monitor and document recreational impacts, assist with data collection.Install TraffX counters and monitor effectiveness.Conduct onsite vehicle counts at specified locations, document frequency, time of day, and types of motorized users at various locations across the Red Rock Ranger District. Conduct trail assessments on motorized trails, document off-road travel causing environmental and social impacts. Observe and document effects of off-road travel on crypto-biotic soils.Document routes using GPS, describe condition of routes and determine potential work projects to address conditions.Work with trail crew leads to outline potential trail work, perform trail work to address trail condition issues.Assist with the creation of an OHV monitoring report to be used for future management decisions about motorized use on the Red Rocks Ranger District.

 

 

Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienMust be 21 years of age OR have held a driver's license for at least 3 years if under 21.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.A self-starter that can work well in a group.Demonstrate professionalism, both in demeanor, communication, and appearance.Ability to clearly communicate via handheld and vehicle radios while in the field.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest and familiarity with OHV use. Interest in protecting natural resources.Familiarity with use of hand tools.Familiarity with GIS principles.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to including all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

 

 

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday – Saturday, 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

 

 

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an Arizona Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program New Member Orientation at start of service that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

 

 

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 with successful completion of position.Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $175 per week.Forest Service housing may be available.Public Lands Corps Certificate* Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna.Childcare Coverage.Qualifies for Student Loan forbearance and Interest Payment reimbursement through AmeriCorps.

 

*To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, members must be between the ages of 18-30, or up to 35 if a military veteran, at the time the individual begins the term of service and must complete 640 service hours or more to qualify.

 

 

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

 

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

 

 

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

This position reports to Phillip Walrod, Recreation Staff Officer with Coconino National Forest.

 

 

To Apply:  

Please submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application at https://azcorps.org/ip-positions.

 

If you have questions, contact AZCC’s Individual Placement Coordinator Preston Sands at psands@conservationlegacy.org. 

 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.