Deadline: Mon, 01/02/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Appalachian Conservation Corps Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: West Virginia Location Detail: Beckley, WV Job Description: The Veterans Fire Corps (VFC) program provides training and on-the-job experience for post-9/11 era veterans ages 18-35 who are interested in entering careers and gaining experience in wildland firefighting and natural resource management. The program engages participants in a cohort environment in which a crew of recent-era Veterans works together to train and complete projects related primarily to fuel management, which will include prescribed burning and wildland firefighting. Wildland firefighting demands a high level of fitness to work in difficult environmental conditions, including steep terrain, extreme temperatures, altitude, and smoke. This program will provide practical, hands-on training and certifications related to natural resource management and wildland firefighting. The program is comprehensive and intentionally structured to prepare Veterans to transition into civilian careers focused on wildland firefighting. Additional opportunities such as repeated networking with Federal employees and training on the federal land management application process are also included in this program. Qualifications: - Be a military Veteran able to provide a DD214 or NGB-22 upon interview - Be between the ages of 18 and 35 - US Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency status - Have a high school diploma or GED - Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (Federal Partner requirement) Salary: $550/week living stipend Benefits: - $550/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly - AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service term - On-the-job training and certification opportunities including Wildland Fire Red Card, S212 Chainsaw Certification, and First Aid/CPR How to Apply: Please submit an application through the following link: https://appalachiancc.org/open-positions