The UCC Field Logistics Technician (FLT) provides leadership, support to multiple field crews, and
assistance to field staff in seasonal trainings and logistical coordination. The FLT ensures that field crews are prepared to perform high-quality conservation service in a positive, safe, and productive environment.
Service Activities
• Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to crews
• Provides crews with training, guidance and feedback in a structured environment
• Serves as a role model, resource, mediator and advisor for crews
• Completes written mid-term and final evaluations for Crew Leaders
• Conducts regular risk management audits in the field
• Maintains a constructive and professional attitude at all times
• Communicate with project sponsors, as needed
• Ensures compliance with UCC protocols, procedures and enforces policies
• Assists in taking weekly check in calls from crews in the field
• Assists and/or supervises the rig-up and de-rig of crews
• Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed
Community Need Addressed
Leadership and supervision, environmental sustainability.
Position Outcomes
Support to current office staff
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
•AmeriCorps living allowance of $1,200.00 paid twice per month
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, $6,895.00 (available upon successful completion of term)
• Learn more about how you can use your Education Award
https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award
• Health Insurance benefit of up to $100.00 a month on new plans through the Marketplace on
Healthcare.gov
• Professional Development Training Fund: $500.00 available for use during term of service
• Forbearance on qualifying student loans while in service
• Conservation leadership experience
• Member Assistance Program (a mental wellness program)
Education Benefits
• Professional Development Training Fund: $500.00 available for use during term of service
• Wilderness First Responder Certification
• Option to qualify through UCC National USFS Chainsaw Program as an A faller, apprentice sawyer
• Utah Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Skills you will gain
Leadership, management skills
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment