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Invasive Plant Species Monitoring Specialist

Northwest Youth Corps
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Northwest Youth Corps – AmeriCorps Member (450 hours)

Bureau of Land Management - Burns District Office

Hines, Oregon

 

Position Title: Invasive Plant Species Treatment Monitoring Natural Resources Specialist

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 21EDBDC0010041

 

Position Summary:  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. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 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*

 

 

Required Qualifications: 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 

  • Valid driver’s license

 

 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.

 

 

 

Application Instructions 

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Application Deadline: May 13th, 2024

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. 

Type of position: AmeriCorps Individual Placement 

Service Dates June 15th, 2024 – August 31st, 2024 

Length of Term: 11 Weeks (minimum of 450 hours) 

 

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. 

 

 

 

Additional Information 

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Abi Snow at abigails@nwyouthcorps.org or 541-654-4704, or BLM Burns District Rangeland Management Specialist Skyler Hickey at shickey@blm.gov and 541-573-4439.

 

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.