The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to developing conservation leaders and improving the quality of public lands through partnership projects.

A-DRT stands for AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team. Utah Conservation Corps is part of a coalition of AmeriCorps programs from across the country dedicated to mobilizing our members to provide critical services at disaster sites. A-DRT members can deploy under very short notice, within hours in some cases. The ability to deploy, serve, and subsist under harsh conditions with little infrastructure is a large component of a disaster response position.

DATES: open until filled and is dependent on receipt of Mission Assignment

LOCATION(S): Flexible-on site coordination before crew is deployed Southeast Region of the United States (Exact location TBD)

PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour + Daily Per Diem during deployment ($59/day; $44.25 on first and last travel days). Overtime will be incurred—expect to work each day of the 30-day deployment in addition to pre-and post-deployment duties. Schedule is flexible; coordination of multiple deployments may be part of this position.

The initial location is in Logan, Utah, but will be deployed to the assigned disaster site.

The Deployment Coordinator for the Utah Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team (ADRT) is a staff position and is part of a leadership team who collaborates with the UCC ADRT Program Coordinator and Deployment Leader in preparation and execution of deployments. While deployed, the coordinator is a critical liaison between the Program Coordinator and Deployment Leader and crew, ensuring administrative and on-the-ground needs are met. This is a temporary, hourly position with the Utah Conservation Corps.

The Deployment Coordinator will collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Deployment Leader to ensure that the UCC A-DRT crew is able to travel to the disaster site to engage in disaster response service work. Disaster work may include chainsaw work, mucking and gutting of affected homes, community volunteer management, roof tarping, and connecting residents to local social services. The crew will be serving long hours in stressful environments with little to no time off, including serving on holidays. There may be limited structure in place when the crew arrives—the Deployment Coordinator will assist with crew integration into the assigned Incident Command Unit upon arrival. Additionally, the Deployment Coordinator will:

• Assist the Program Coordinator and Deployment leader(s) and crew(s) in the logistical and operational support of ADRT deployments
• Provides direct support and supervision of deployment leader(s) disaster response crews and assume incident command leadership roles if needed
• Provide support and leadership to ADRT Deployment Leader which includes briefing and debriefing techniques aimed at supporting the safety and health and efficiency of crew
• Visit crew at work sites when needed
• Coordinates with Program Coordinator and Deployment Leader to schedule and provide UCC briefings
• Coordinate with UCC, ADRT, FEMA, and other agencies or organizations to plan and execute daily disaster response duties and reporting
• Provides purchasing support for crew
• Second line proofing and approval of service hours and progress reporting
• Collaborate with Deployment Leader to provide crew with pre-deployment and on-site training
• Ensure UCC policies and procedures are followed during deployment
• Support Deployment Leader in enforcing disciplinary action when needed
• Facilitate a positive and productive deployment experience for ADRT crews
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous ADRT experience including development and support of communications, logistics and operations.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple organizations
• Extensive administrative and leadership experience
• Experience providing strong support to leadership in high-stress environments or situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to self-educate and seek out creative solutions to complex issues
• Conflict management skills
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Experience with national service and volunteerism preferred
• Experience with disaster response operations preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application  
3. Contact Information for Professional References

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

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).  

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