Form FS-1800-18 Youth Conservation Corps Application

FS-1800-18 (v12/2016 )
OMB No. 0596-0084
Exp. xx/xx/20xx

United States Youth Conservation Corpss
Crew Member Application
Program Overview
The United States Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer youth employment program that engages young
people in meaningful work experiences on national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries while
developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. YCC members work on projects that
promote awareness and appreciation of the public lands legacy and the nation’s natural, cultural, and historic
resources.
YCC is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and the U.S. Department of the
Interior National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
99 Be at least 15 years of age at the start of enrollment and must not reach age 19 before completion of the
program
99 Be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States, its territories, or its possessions
99 Provide or be able to obtain a work permit as required under the laws of the applicant’s home state
99 Provide a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number
99 Be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without a reasonable accommodation

Program Benefits
YCC affords members a variety of opportunities to work on projects such as constructing and repairing trails,
preserving and repairing historic buildings, removing invasive species, assisting with wildlife and land research,
leading environmental education programs, and supporting agency staff.

Program Structure
YCC projects can range up to 10 weeks in duration. YCC members are expected to work up to a maximum of
eight hours a day for a total of 40 hours a week. YCC members are paid the federal minimum wage, or the state
minimum wage if higher.
Most YCC jobs are locally based and members will commute to the project site daily. Members will be expected
to provide their own transportation to and from the work site. YCC members may be exposed to physical work,
insects, poison oak and ivy, adverse weather, and outdoor working conditions up to eight hours a day during their
employment.
Some units may offer residential YCC programs which allow interested youth from communities not within
commuting distance to participate. Residential programs are available at select National Park Service and
Forest Service units and may include organized service learning and other extra-curricular activities. Members
may be expected to contribute to their housing costs during participation in a residential program.

How to Apply
For more information on how to apply to YCC programs and opportunities, please visit our agency webpages
for locations, application process and due dates, and points of contact. Eligible applicants should follow the
instructions as directed by YCC sites by sending a completed application by postal mail or electronic means.
Applicants may also contact the nearest YCC program managed by the U.S. Forest Service, National Park
Service, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more information on how to apply.
For YCC opportunities with the Forest Service, please visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/opportunities-for-young-people/youthconservation-corps-opportunities
For YCC opportunities with the National Park Service, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/ycc.htm
For YCC opportunities with the Fish & Wildlife Service, please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/jobs/ycc.html

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Crew Member Application

Tell us where you want to join YCC
Please answer the following questions about where you would like to work.

Do you have a preference for working with a particular land management agency? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ U.S. Forest Service
☐ U.S. National Park Service
☐ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Do you have a specific land management location where you want to work?
☐ Yes. My preferred location is
☐ No. If no, select all that apply.
______________________________
☐ I am interested in local programs within

Name/Location

daily commuting distance of my home.

☐ I am interested in residential programs.

Tell us about yourself
Please answer the following questions regarding your background, contact and other information.

First name

Middle name

Last name

Gender ☐ Male ☐
Female
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
☐ Transgender

Suffix

Age

☐ Other/Does not identify

Address
Street

Phone 1
Email

What is the best way and time to contact you?
Emergency Contact Information 1

First name

Last name

Relationship to applicant

Phone:1

Email

Phone 2

City

State

Zip

Phone 2
What date can you start?

Emergency Contact Information 2

First name

Last name

Relationship to applicant

Phone:1
Phone 2
Email

How did you learn about the YCC program? Select all that apply.
☐ Website/Search Engine/Social Media ☐ Past/Current YCC Member
☐ School Counselor ☐ Poster
☐ Forest Service, National Park Service,
☐ Other
or Fish & Wildlife Staff Member

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Crew Member Application
Other Information
Are you able to perform work that could be physically strenuous and in adverse weather conditions such
as
rain or heat?
☐ Yes ☐ No

Will you require accommodations to perform work that may be assigned to you?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If you answer yes to either question, tell us what types of work you are unable to perform and/or describe the
types of accommodations you may need to work in the outdoors or otherwise. Please use the space below or
continue on page 5.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Are you currently on probation for a criminal offense? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If you answer yes to either question, identify the criminal offense, the date or dates of the offense and/or the
terms of your probation. Please use the space below or continue on page 5.

Tell us why you want to join YCC
Please use the space below to complete the following essay question or continue on page 5.

Essay Question: In 250 words or less, please explain why you want to serve as a YCC Crew Member.

Optional
You may submit an optional one page resume as an attachment to this application.

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Crew Member Application
This application must be filled out completely to determine the applicant’s eligibility and
availability. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Complete applications include responses
to all questions, parent/guardian contact information and certification signatures. An optional
resume may also be submitted with the application but is not required.

Certify your application
Please certify your application for the YCC program.

I am familiar with the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program and interested in working to develop
and maintain the natural and cultural resources of the United States.
I certify that I understand the work and environmental conditions that might exist while serving as a
YCC member. I understand that I may be exposed to physical work, insects, poison oak and ivy, adverse
weather, and outdoor working conditions up to eight hours a day during service.
I certify that I meet all YCC program eligibility requirements. I am a citizen or permanent resident of the
United States or its territories or its possessions. I have or am applying for a valid U.S. Social Security
number. I will be at least 15 years of age by the beginning of enrollment and will not reach age 19 before
completion of the program. And finally, if selected, I will obtain a work permit, if required.
I certify that all information I have provided on this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
I understand that incorrect statements constitute grounds for immediate dismissal. With my signature, I
certify that I give my permission for this form to be reviewed by any YCC official.
Applicant Name:
Applicant Signature: Date:

For applicants under the age of 18:
By signing this document, I, the parent/legal guardian of the above applicant, acknowledge that I
have discussed the YCC program with the applicant. I give permission for the applicant to apply for
and participate in, the YCC program, if chosen.
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR THE YCC APPLICATION (FS-1800-18)
The following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (PL-579). 5 U.S.C. 301 and 7 CFR 260 authorize acceptance of the information requested on this form. The data
will be used in the selection process of applicants for the YCC crews, and for contacting the selected applicants. This information is requested on a voluntary basis, failure to complete this form
will result in exclusion from the program. Privacy Act Systems of Records USDA/FS-29, INTERIOR/OS-25 Youth Conservation Corps Enrollee Records and USDA/FS-30, INTERIOR/OS-29 Youth
Conservation Corps Recruitment System cover the collection and storage of, and access to these records.
Non-Discrimination and Burden Statements
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0596-0084. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 25 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) prohibit discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means
for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination with the USDA, contact the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 (800) 795-3272 (voice) or
(202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal oportunity provider and employer.
To file an Equal Employment opportunity (EEO) complaint with the DOI’s National Park Service or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, pleas4 visit https://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/ComplaintsProcedures for more information on the complaints process and for lists of EEO Counselors in your region.

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Crew Member Application

Additional Information
Please use this page to answer questions or to include more information to submit a complete YCC
application.

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