Applicants must be currently pursuing either an associates, bachelors, or graduate degree. Degree field of study: Biology, Botany, Range Management, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Wildlife Biologist, Natural Resources, Ecology, Agricultural Sciences, Crop Science, Fisheries Biologist, Riparian Science, Conservation Science, Fire Science, Weed Science.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts.
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon start date.
- Experience working as a team and individually
- Ability to quickly learn identification of noxious plants
- basic Microsoft Office programs skills to organize/write reports
- Global Information System (GIS) map programs experience
- Experience navigating using paper or electronic maps / GPS
- Ability to work in remote areas with few services
- Hiking long distances on uneven terrain in hot or cold temperatures.
CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Desired Qualifications:
- Active Oregon spray handlers license
- Ability to identify noxious weeds.
Duty Location: Duties are performed within Burns Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District Office.
Terms of Employment: One AmeriCorps member will complete an 11-week term of service (450 hours), starting June 15th, 2024 through August 31st, 2024. The member must complete a minimum of 450 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: $7,040 living allowance with a $3,000 housing stipend for a total combined stipend of $10,040 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 – Invasive Plant Species Monitoring Natural Resources Specialist” when applying.