Northwest Youth Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1984
Address:
2621 Augusta Street
Eugene, Oregon
97403
Burns District BLM – Rangeland Management Specialist (Cooperating Upland Monitoring)
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Burns District BLM – Rangeland Management Specialist (Cooperating Upland Monitoring)
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:
BurnsBLM_NRSUplandRange_520AC_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 Bureau of Land Management is recruiting one 13-week 520-hour AmeriCorps member beginning June 1st, 2024 through August 30th, 2024. This position will support the Burns District's natural resource programs, specifically the range, weed, botany, and wildlife programs, though the member may assist in other programs as well. The work will be in support of various activities taking place in the district, including range, restoration, wildlife, and fuels projects. The member must complete an end of service project presentation (5-10 minutes in length) highlighting the key takeaways of their time with the agency.
JOB DUTIES
Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
[%] is the percentage of time throughout the term of service.
- Step transects, Line-point intersect transects, Photo monitoring, Observed apparent trend and Soil surface factor determination (20%)
- Utilization monitoring and Cole browse (10-15%)
- Use supervision and Livestock counts (20%)
- Wildlife habitat monitoring (5%)
- Weed monitoring/documentation (5%)
- WSA monitoring (5%)
- Project inspection and Project repair (5-10%)
- Data entry (20%)
REQUIREMENTS
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
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 Assistant Field Manager Andy Daniels at [email protected] or 541-573-4453.
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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