GEM Corps
FOUNDED IN: 2017
Address:
PO Box 12052
Prescott, Arizona
86304
Technician - GEM's Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Program
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Technician - GEM's Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Program
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Socorro
State / Territory: New Mexico
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Education Award, Health Insurance, Housing Stipend/Assistance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus: Other
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
G.E.M. Environmental is a 501(c) 3 scientific charity headquartered in Prescott, Arizona. We work with government agencies to conserve public lands, while connecting under-served STEM students to integrated and collaborative educational programming. We are supported by local partnerships, grants, and generous donors.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
AmeriCorps HT 900-Hour Position (Participants can serve in up to two consecutive terms for 1800 hours or one full year)
The Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program is tasked with identifying abandoned mine features throughout the state of New Mexico. The Staff Scientist will take lead for a team that identifies and records abandoned mine features on public lands across New Mexico. Mining features will be recorded using Global Positioning System (GPS) tools with ArcGIS software where data are then downloaded to a master ArcGIS file and processed in a geodatabase. Most survey work is done on foot in terrain that is often steep and extremely rugged. Team members will identify mining related features in a survey of a mineral districts where they methodically traverse the area searching for features such as audits, shafts, trenches, structures, prospects, and waste/ overburden dumps. At no point will the team members access or enter mining features while on project or be asked to participate in activities that exceed assumed safety risks associated with recreational access as prescribed in by the resource management plans of federal agencies with surface management responsibilities. All participants will be required to follow safety guidelines administered by OSHA and MSHA. This position is offered through GEM Corps where AmeriCorps members or Interns will work with an AML Team Leader under the direction of a GEM Staff Scientist as AML Technicians or Geographer’s Assistants. The position may require the individual to travel and stay for prolonged periods in a field camp setting with limited access to resources or facilities on unimproved public land.
JOB DUTIES
- Willing to accept responsibility in a dependable and flexible fashion.
- Ready to take initiative in doing assigned work without prompting and seeks out other tasks that help the team accomplish their collective goals.
- Completes work assignments in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.
- Works hard with a positive mental attitude, in all weather and terrain conditions maintaining safe working environment.
- Must be able to accurately recognize and assess dangerous work sites or activities to prevent injuries from happening.
- Must follow all Crew Leader, Project Supervisor, or Staff instructions regarding safety in the workplace.
REQUIREMENTS
- Criminal History Check: NSOPW, and Federal/ State Criminal History Checks are required for before program involvement.
- Documentation proving right to work as a US Citizen, US National, or US Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
- Have HS Diploma or agree to obtain diploma or GED prior to using Ed Award.
- To be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service