Applicants must be pursuing either an associates, bachelors, or graduate degree in a natural resource field, and will have some experience with plant identification, either in the field or through coursework. This is a demanding outdoor job that requires substantial physical fitness and mobility, participation in the field, and a tolerance for extreme weather and demanding conditions.
- Members must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts.
- 18+ years of age upon program start date
- Ability and willingness to undergo a federal criminal background check is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record with ability to provide required documentation
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of sagebrush steppe vegetation
- Ability and willingness to learn new skills while being able to be self-motivated and have flexibility.
- Deep interest in ecology and rangeland management, including working with and interacting with public land users including ranchers.
Duty Location: Duties are performed within Harney County Oregon; the office location is in Hines Oregon.
Terms of Employment: One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), for 13 weeks between May through October. The member must complete a minimum of 520 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.
Program Benefits: $8,320 living allowance along with a $3,000 housing stipend for a total combined stipend of $11,320 dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the term of service. The member will have available a $1,000 reimbursement fund for gear, mileage, and training relevant to the position. Upon successful completion of program requirements, an education award amount of $1,824.07 is awarded to the member.
The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check. These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network’s OYSI and EAP program.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at
https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships
Please select “Burns District BLM – Rangeland Management Specialist (Cooperating Upland Monitoring)” when applying.
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.