Northwest Youth Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1984
Address:
2621 Augusta Street
Eugene, Oregon
97403
Burns District BLM – Invasive Plant Species Monitoring Natural Resources Specialist
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Burns District BLM – Invasive Plant Species Monitoring Natural Resources Specialist
Deadline to apply: 2024-05-13
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Hines
State / Territory: Oregon
Benefits: Education Award, Housing Stipend/Assistance
Project/Program Focus: Data Collection, Invasive Species Management
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
AC-NRS_Weeds-Position-Description-4_22_24
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps has been providing opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. Our programs focus on education, challenge, community, leadership and empowerment, and typically include epic outdoor experiences in some of the most wild and scenic places on Earth. Our suite of programs have something to offer both a teenager looking for their first summer work experience and a recent college grad needing specific certifications to land their dream job. We partner with land management agencies and like-minded non-profits across the west to complete high priority conservation projects designed to improve the lands and communities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Burns District BLM is recruiting one AmeriCorps members beginning June 15th, 2024. The intern is expected to consult with internal resource staff on monitoring needs related to noxious weeds; using this information, they will work to plan a season of field work, conduct field data collection, and use current and historical data to produce a report on noxious weed site conditions within the district; results of the report will be presented to resource staff and managers.
JOB DUTIES
Perform resource inventory, monitoring, and surveys for invasive plant species. Work requires the incumbent to spend time performing both office and field work.
Specific activities include:
- Inventory, monitor and map plant populations (50%)
- Inspect and monitor on-going noxious weed spray projects (30%)
- In office filing, planning, and coordination (10%)
- Off-site training (5%)
- Cross train by assisting other resource specialists (5%)
*Percentages describe the estimated amount of time expected on each task, and are an AmeriCorps requirement*
REQUIREMENTS
pplicants 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
- Valid driver’s license
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator - Abi Snow at [email protected] or 541-654-4704
BLM Burns District Rangeland Management Specialist - Skyler Hickey at [email protected] and 541-573-4439.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history). The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.
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