U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Fern Ridge Lake - Natural Resources Botany Steward Internship
Northwest Youth Corps – AmeriCorps 480 Hour
Individual Placement
Army Corps of Engineers
Fern Ridge Lake, Junction City Oregon
Position Title: Natural Resources Botany Steward (480 Hours)
Position Summary:
Summer 2023 - The Army Corps of Engineers is currently recruiting for one (1) Natural Resources Botany Steward AmeriCorps Individual Placement Member beginning June 2023 through September 2023. The member will support botany, natural resources, habitat management and restoration at Army Corps Lands in the Willamette Valley Region. The member will assist with management of natural resources at the 13 reservoirs in the Willamette Valley Region, focusing on those closest to the Eugene, OR area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Major duties are related to monitoring and management of rare plants and their associated habitat. While working closely with USACE staff, the member will assist with a variety of long-term botanical monitoring projects. Most of the work will be spent focused on monitoring the threatened Kincaid’s lupine as well as populations of the endangered Willamette daisy. Members will assist with other rare plant surveys during the summer as well as aquatic and mud flat surveys. (80%) Additional duties may include assisting with invasive plant removal efforts including manual treatments, assisting with nursery and greenhouse operations, collecting seed, assisting with wildlife or cultural surveys, entering data, serving as point of contact for youth crew work, and other duties as assigned (20%).
Required Qualifications:
· Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
· Willingness to work independently or with a crew in an outdoor setting
· Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
· Experience reading maps and attention to detail
· Good written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude
· Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
· Must be comfortable riding in and working from a boat
· Current Driver’s license
· Willingness to submit to a government back ground survey
Desired Qualifications:
· Knowledge of Northwest natural resources and plants
· Coursework in wildlife biology and strong interest in conservation
· Previous experience using GPS units
Duty location:
Will report daily to Army Corps office at Fern Ridge Lake, Junction City OR, located west of Eugene, OR. Incumbent must arrange their own transportation to and from the office. Public transportation opportunities are limited. Field sites may include any of the thirteen reservoirs that make up the Willamette Valley Project. This position requires use of own vehicle (miles reimbursable) during some limited duty hours.
Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will serve a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours) starting early June 2023 to early September 2023. Starting date and hours are somewhat negotiable. 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:
A $7,680 living allowance prorated into monthly payments and an education award of $1,718.25 upon completion of the 480 hours of service and/or position requirements. The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own housing and food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.
Application Instructions
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Application Deadline: May 26, 2023
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: Individual Placement
Service Dates June 2023 through September 2023
Length of Term: 12 Weeks (minimum of 480 hours)
How to apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at Job Listings - Northwest Youth Corps Jobs (workbrightats.com).
Please select “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Natural Resources Botany Steward Internship” when applying.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Officer Kate Sanders at kates@nwyouthcorps.org or 541-239-7122, or Caitlin Winterbottom (USACE) at 541-852-0258 or Caitlin.A.Winterbottom@usace.army.mil.
The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.