ACE: Aquatic and Riparian Monitoring Team Members, Winnemucca District Office
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District Office is seeking Two Aquatic and Riparian Monitoring Team Members for 19 weeks to assist BLM field offices in monitoring springs, streams, and riparian areas. This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic professionals with a background in biology, hydrology, or a closely related field, with a deep interest in jointly advancing their career goals and the stewardship of Nevada's natural resources through purposeful fieldwork and research.
Start Date: Mid April 2022
End Date: 19 weeks commitment *Dependent on start date
Living Allowance:
The member should anticipate serving 40 hrs/wk and will receive a living allowance of $600 /wk for food and incidentals, dispersed bi-weekly.
COVID-19:
- ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
- Responsibility to act in the best interest of the communities in which we work: We travel and work in many rural communities that should feel confident we are not bringing Covid-19 with us. We do not intend to increase the burden on rural healthcare providers, emergency services and search and rescue personnel and believe that ensuring the safety of our members and staff extends to the communities we work for, and interact with.
Housing: The member will be responsible to find their own housing, not provided.
Travel Allowance:
Funds for overnights will be available at a flat rate of $38/day, more info will be provided in the interview process.
Location: Winnemucca District Office, NV.
The Winnemucca District Office manages approximately 8 million acres of public lands in northwest Nevada for multiple uses, including mining, grazing, geothermal and solar energy production, and dispersed recreation. The area is typical of the Great Basin, with large desert valleys surrounding numerous mountain ranges up to 9,000 feet in elevation. The vast, sparsely populated area provides many do-it-yourself outdoor opportunities for recreation. This position is based in Winnemucca, which is by far the largest town in the district and has a wide range of amenities, including rental housing, grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, Walmart, and entertainment offerings.
Project Background and Objectives:
ACE Members working in this project will support proper management of limited water resources by monitoring springs and riparian areas throughout the Winnemucca District. Data collected will include water quantity and quality, streambank stability, vegetation composition, and utilization.
For more information on the BLM, please visit:
Public Land Corps Special Hiring Authority:
ACE Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a special hiring authority upon completion of their term of service.
Position Description:
At least 50% of the Members' time will be spent in the field monitoring springs, streams, and riparian areas. Field work will be carried out by a team of two in remote areas during all weather conditions. Between monitoring trips Members will enter data into databases, report findings to BLM staff, and prepare for upcoming fieldwork.
Training:
Members will be trained in BLM springs and Multiple Indicator Monitoring protocols. Hands-on training in the duties of resource managers including field techniques, GIS, database management, and plant identification will also be provided to all Members.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have or be working towards a degree in biology, hydrology, fisheries, environmental studies, or related fields. Candidates with Master's Degrees and an interest in a career in public lands management are strongly encouraged to apply. Resumes and cover letters must show detailed key project experiences.
ACE Requirements:
- Members must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with U.S. government contracts
- Ability and willingness to undergo a federal criminal background check is required
- ACE is a drug free workplace and reserves the right to drug test at any time
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record with ability to provide required documentation; Driving record checks will be completed during on-boarding process.
- Ability to drive an [Agency or ACE] vehicle is required for this position.
- Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Proven ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
BLM Requirements
- Ability to work as a member of a small group with minimal supervision
- Physically capable of hiking up to 5 miles across rough terrain while carrying field gear
- Knowledge of riparian ecosystems
- Ability to work long days and camp occasionally to accomplish fieldwork
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and participate in collaborative efforts
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with resource professionals
Preferred Skills:
- Experience collecting water quality measurements
- Knowledge of riparian and wetland plants in the Great Basin
- Experience using ArcGIS
- Experience navigating and driving in remote areas on unimproved roads
- Experience using handheld GPS devices
**This position is subject to change/close at any time**
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references using the APPLY NOW section, located on the upper right hand corner of the position listing on our website here: https://usaconservationepic.applicantpool.com/jobs/
Note:
Early consideration will be given as applications are received. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact ACE EPIC Member Manager, Celia Demers at cdemers@usaconservation.org
EEO:
American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.