Forest Visitor Services

Overview

Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) & USFS Manti La Sal National ForestUCC Forest Visitor Services

Apply by: Applications received by September 4th will be given preference. Positions will remain open until filled. Please refer to the instructions and link near the end of this position description ("How to Apply").

Employment Period: Positions will last approximately three months.

Schedule: up to 40 hours per week. No overtime is available for this position.

Position Location: South Zone Manti La Sal National Forest, Monticello Ranger District. This position must be on-site and cannot be remote.

Points of Contact: If you have questions about the position, please contact Monica Alvarado ([email protected], 435-636-3342). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Greta Schen of the Utah Conservation Corps ([email protected], (435) 220-7222).

The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC), in partnership with the Manti La Sal National Forest, is hiring two front desk UCC Visitor Services positions. There is one full-time professional development and work experience opportunity that runs approximately three months. This is a front desk position located at the Monticello Ranger District office.The UCC is a program dedicated to developing the conservation leaders of tomorrow. We engage in projects throughout the state and region that address goals relating to environmental conservation, leadership, and education while providing hands-on training and skills to members as we help build the next generation of America's workforce. Our vision is to create thriving communities and conserve the natural heritage of Utah and the Intermountain West. The UCC supports Utah's pride in our tradition of service and volunteerism to get things done.The Manti-La Sal National Forest occupies approximately 1.4-million-acres of mountain range that spans parts of central and southeastern Utah, as well as parts of Colorado. The forest boasts a varied and spectacular landscape, ranging from high alpine topography to the wide-open spaces of desert brush and red desert views. The forest also hosts a wide range of vegetation and landforms from deep sandstone canyons, plateaus, mesas, to alpine peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation. The forest is broken into 5 districts that fall within two distinct management zones, the North Zone (NZ) and South Zone (SZ).The NZ contains the Sanpete, Ferron, and Price Ranger Districts located in Central Utah that encompass ranges of the Wasatch Plateau and San Pitch Mountains. This area is known for its high-elevation lakes, canyons, and broad, rolling ridges covered in aspen and spruce. This area provides over 350 miles of ATV and 4X4 routes to visitors, as well as the scenic Skyline Drive - the highest road in Utah!

The SZ contains the Moab and Monticello Ranger Districts and is located on the Colorado Plateau in southeastern Utah. Major landforms include the La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Elk Ridge/Bears Ears Buttes. The La Sal Mountains are the second-highest mountain range in Utah. District ecosystems range from low elevation desert shrublands through pinyon/juniper, ponderosa pine, into high elevation spruce/fir, and aspen forests. Many areas in the South Zone provide a recreation getaway for residents, as well as those from Salt Lake City, Utah, and the State of Colorado. These districts also have some of the highest and most extensive concentrations of archaeological sites in the Forest Service.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $19.00/hour (taxable) along with health care coverage (if requested during onboarding process via the requisite ACA form), workers' compensation, and FICA/Medicare. https://www.usu.edu/policies/3308/
• NOTE: Individuals who are selected for these positions will be employed by UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY as non-benefited hourly employees through the Utah Conservation Corps. USU non-benefited hourly employees do not receive holiday pay or accrue leave. https://www.usu.edu/policies/3308/
• USU pay periods run from the 1st-15th and 16th-end of each month.
• USU pay dates fall on the 10th and 25th of each month (or business day if holiday or weekend).
• HOUSING (subject to availability):
  • Seasonal government housing from the Forest Service may be available in MONTICELLO. This is NOT deducted from your paycheck and must be paid through a separate agreement between the employee and Forest Service.
  • You must agree to and abide by the terms of housing which will be provided to you upon employment or request.
  • If you obtain Forest Service housing, you will be responsible for paying approximately:
  • $277/month or less for housing in Monticello.

HOW TO APPLYResearch shows that candidates often don't apply for positions if they don't feel they meet all the position qualifications and skill sets. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested!

For your application to be reviewed, you MUST submit the following while applying: cover letter, resume, three professional references with both phone and email. See the required documents section for more information.

Responsibilities

The UCC Forest Visitor Services is a customer service-oriented position and will be supervised by the zone's Support Services Specialist and will work at the front desk of the district office assigned. The selected individual will perform tasks in support of the Public and the Forest. Duties include the following:

• Work at the front desk and assist Forest visitors and community members in a professional manner.
• Educate visitors and the community on the district.
• Closures, safety issues, recreation, road conditions, trails, timber permits, etc.
• Answer telephone calls, check and respond to voicemails, emails, etc.
• Keep a daily log of visitors and calls.
• Assist and support involvement in community service opportunities.
• Assist in the sale of Timber permits, maps, and other community resources.
• Maintain brochure rack with maps, information, tri-fold brochures, etc.
• Post public updates on the outdoor kiosk. Maintain the kiosk with current information and remove outdated information.
• Assist with the organization, cataloging, labeling, and preparation of old Forest Service files for archival at the Federal Records Center.
• Cut out newspaper articles about the Forest Service and put them in a file.
• Attend mandatory District and Forest meetings that are important for the success of the Admin Program Area.
• Assist in basic office tasks such as:
  • shredding
  • making copies
  • faxing
  • emailing
  • scanning
  • data entry
  • contacting the help desk for assistance
  • printing (including ensuring there is enough paper, ink, toner, drums, etc.)
  • maintaining physical and electronic file systems
  • handling documents
  • prepare mail, apply postage, and deliver to the post office
  • check the mail, pick up packages, and distribute
  • update and maintain the conference room calendar
  • organize supplies and make a list of supplies needing replenishment

What this position is NOT

• Leadership and project management. This is a basic support-level position, and the selected individual(s) will assist the Forest Service and are not expected to lead crews, develop, or manage projects.
• A Forest Service position. This position is a Utah State University Hourly employee with the Utah Conservation Corps.
• An AmeriCorps Position. There is no education award associated with this position.

TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Required USU new employee training. Please visit the link below to view modules: https://www.usu.edu/hr/training/compliance. Please note that both FS and USU trainings are required and cannot take the place of one another.
• May receive Collection Officer Training (availability of this training will be dependent on Forest priorities).
• Information Security Awareness Training.
• Defensive Driving.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• United States citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Must be 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record. Must be able to drive a government vehicle as required for the position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Regular and reliable attendance and dependability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management.
• An independent, self-motivated, creative, and resourceful individual able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to commit to and complete the service dates.

Utah State University promotes a safe environment for its students and staff. As an employee of Utah State University in a non-security sensitive position, you must submit a Self-Disclosure of Criminal Background. In addition to USU Self-Disclosure, the Forest Service will require the successful candidate to undergo the Forest Service background check process/fingerprinting to obtain a PIV/LincPass. If hired, you agree to conform to University and UCC rules.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Names, phone number, and email addresses for three (3) professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$19.00/hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

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