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Bonneville Lock & Dam - Natural Resource Stewardship AmeriCorps Member

Northwest Youth Corps
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Northwest Youth Corps - AmeriCorps Corps 480 HR

Individual Placement

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Bonneville Lock & Dam

Bonneville, OR

 

Position Title: Bonneville Lock & Dam - Natural Resource Stewardship AmeriCorps Member - 480 HR

 

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010/EAP 21EDBDC0010041

 

Position Summary:

Bonneville Lock and Dam is recruiting two (2) 480-hour AmeriCorps members beginning mid-June through mid-September 2025. Member will support Natural Resource Management on Army Corps lands at the Bonneville Lock & Dam Project.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major duties are related to assisting personnel in recreation, natural resource management, and related activities at the Bonneville Lock & Dam Project. The member will assist in the following:

  • Natural resource maintenance and conservation projects (including invasive species removal) (40%)
  • Trails monitoring and vegetation management along 5 miles of trails (20%)
  • Wildlife surveying from land, kayak, and/or vessel (25%)
  • Interpretation and outreach (10%)
  • Native plant establishment in support of the national pollinator initiatives (5%)

 

Please note percentages describe the estimated time allocated to each task over the course of the term of service.

 

The members will report daily to the USACE office at Bonneville Lock and Dam (Interstate 84 Exit 40, Cascade Locks, Oregon 97014 in the Ranger Office). Incumbents must arrange their own daily transportation to and from the office.

 

All work under this Statement of Work shall be performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual," and FED-OSHA regulations. EM 385-1-1 can be downloaded from: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Current Driver's License and personal transportation
  • Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
  • U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
  • Must pass a background/driver check
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Ability to work outdoors in remote settings, in inclement weather, and on uneven ground
  • Willingness to work independently in an outdoor setting
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Northwest natural resources and plants
  • Coursework in biology and strong interest in biology and conservation
  • Previous experience using GPS units and ArcView GIS
  • Must be comfortable riding in and working from a boat and/or kayak
  • Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
  • Driver's License
  • Personal transportation
     

Duty Location:

Member will report daily to the Auditorium Building's Ranger office at Bonneville Lock & Dam (Interstate 84 Exit 40, Cascade Locks, Oregon 97014). Incumbent must arrange their own transportation to and from the office. Public transportation opportunities are limited.
 

Terms of Employment:

The AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting mid-June through mid-September. The member must complete a minimum of 480 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:

$7,680 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and a $1,956.35 education award upon completion of the 480 hours of service. Additionally, there is a reimbursement fund of $52.50 available for relevant training during the member term.

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 programs.

 

 

Application Instructions

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Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates Mid-June through mid-September

Length of Term: 12 Weeks (minimum of 480 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 "US Army Corps of Engineers - Bonneville Lock and Dam - Natural Resource Steward Internship" when applying.

 

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Molly Babcock at mollyb@nwyouthcorps.org or 541-521-3139, or Natural Resource Specialist Josh Friend at Joshua.D.Friend@usace.army.mil or 541-374-3637.

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.