Water Lab & Utility Service Member
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Point Reyes Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East
Site Location: NPS – Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Rd., Point Reyes Station, California 94956
Terms of Service:
- Start Date: 03/23/2026
- End Date: 09/18/2026
- AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours (26 Weeks)
Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas. Stewards, in partnership with POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE (PORE) is seeking an AmeriCorps service member to assist National Park Service staff in maintaining and operating the seashore’s 19 water systems.
This support will include testing chlorine residual levels, collecting bacteriological samples, adding chlorine to a water treatment system, repairing broken pipes and assisting in vegetation removal around wells, water treatment sheds, and sewer ponds. The selected service member will be provided with an opportunity to learn the skills required to provide safe drinking water, protect cultural and natural resources, and apply for future NPS water operator jobs!
Description of Duties:
- Assist USRO in the oversight of a Parkwide Utility Infrastructure Project
- Members will observe contractors completing work on water and wastewater projects and be included in weekly meeting updates.
- Assist USRO in Technical review of Water/Wastewater components of this project.
- Operate light trucks and other vehicles to access systems and move supplies and materials.
- Collect water samples and perform water testing in accordance with Standard Methods and State Requirements.
- Record water and wastewater data (e.g., meter readings) on local, state, and federal forms.
- Perform minor repair to plumbing and chemical feed systems, which includes Lift Stations and Grinder Pumps.
- Conduct routine system checks and monitor chlorine residuals.
- Perform general maintenance and cleanup to pumphouses, treatment plants, laboratories, and vehicles.
- Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes.
- Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations.
- Complete hard copy and electronic paperwork, forms, and data-entry; compile and review information and create draft reports.
- Job shadow other employees and work groups to gain exposure to other career paths and facets of park operations.
- Assist Supervisor and other administrative staff with tasks such as data collection and contract monitoring, fleet management, and supply inventory and monitoring.
- Prepare documents and reports using tablets, GIS, data management and word processing software.
Qualifications:
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age.
- Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
- Ability to be flexible and work within a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Attention to detail
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use of program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
- Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday at a full-time capacity of 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
- Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
- Fully On-Site
Orientation and Training:
- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
- Member will shadow NPS water operators to gain site specific training
- NPS Water/Wastewater Training at Shenandoah National Park April 6th to April 10th
- Service member will be provided basic first aid, bloodborne pathogen awareness, operational leadership, fall protection, lead awareness, respirator fit test, asbestos awareness, and possibly chainsaw and heavy equipment safety trainings.
Benefits:
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
- Living Allowance of $520 a week + Additional Benefit of $200 a week (equivalent to $18/hr)
- Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority
- Park Housing Available
- Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
- Childcare Coverage if Eligible
- Loan forbearance if Eligible
- Interest Payments if Eligible
- T-1 California state water license
Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
STE Program Staff:
Kahla Stewart
Program Coordinator
Stewards Individual Placements
(423) 402-6004
kstewart@conservationlegacy.org
Service Site Staff:
Alex Bernhardt
Buildings, Utilities, and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
NPS Point Reyes National Seashore
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.