https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:29:08 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18356427/remedial-action-hydrogeologist-natural-resource-specialist-4-hydrogeologist https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18356427/remedial-action-hydrogeologist-natural-resource-specialist-4-hydrogeologist Portland, Oregon, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.   Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https://youtu.be/E-Cs6M9AAlU   The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 – Hydrogeologist ) in Portland, Oregon.   Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. There are 3 regions (Northwest, Western, and Eastern); this position is in Northwest Region. The Regions provide the following services: compliance inspection of regulated entities; enforcement of permit requirements and administrative rules; issuance of air, water, and solid waste permits; investigation of complaints; issuance of subsurface permits in counties; response to spills or other incidents with environmental impacts; direct contact and liaison with other governmental entities, industries, and the public; and technical assistance to regulated entities and the public.   If you are interested in an opportunity to work with the Cleanup program, consider this position and the Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 5 - Hydrogeologist) position at DEQ to start making an impact today!   Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.   What you will do! You will serve as a Senior Project Manager during site investigation, feasibility, study, design, construction, and operation phases of cleanup at hazardous substance cleanup sites, with an emphasis on complex hydrogeology sites. You will be responsible for evaluation of the risks to groundwater and surface water posed by contaminated properties. You will serve as a technical expert in the cleanup program to determine the accuracy and adequacy of environmental monitoring plans and reports. You will provide expert project management for complex sites with NAPL and dissolved phase transport in the subsurface environment, and may occasionally provide policy support. In addition, you will have overall project responsibility to ensure that contaminated sites are evaluated and remediated in a manner that is cost-effective, timely, and protective of public health and the environment.   What’s in it for you! The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!   This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.   What are we looking for ? Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field, AND 4 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field ( an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable). At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities. Current registration as an Oregon Professional Geologist, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.   Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following: Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Demonstrated expert-level experience and current knowledge in hydrogeology and contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface, as well as site characterization, groundwater monitoring, soil and ground water contamination assessment, and corrective action for contamination problems. Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills; prior consulting or regulatory experience in a project manager role, including experience planning, leading, and implementing projects and programs. Project management experience directing all phases of environmental investigations and cleanups of sites contaminated with hazardous substances, including petroleum hydrocarbons. Demonstrated ability to serve as a project team leader for remedial action projects. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access), as well as computer programs such as Google Earth and Acrobat; demonstrated proficiency in data management and statistics; basic understanding of GIS and a robust understanding and proficiency in groundwater modeling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.     Working Conditions: This position will be based out of DEQ’s Portland office, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home.   This position will require some travel to DEQ offices and sites on an as-needed basis for meetings, trainings, seminars, public hearings, public meetings, conferences, and field visits. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees.   Fieldwork may include air, soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling; supervising monitoring well construction or beneficial water well use survey; supervising reconnaissance or drilling for sampling; and other remedial investigatory or removal work. During field work, there may be the exposure to inclement weather, contaminated soil and water, fumes, and airborne contaminants. Occasional extended working hours, evening work, weekend work, and overnight stays may occur. There will be occasional driving for up to several hours in a day.     How to Apply: (complete the application in full) External Applicants Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information. Internal Applicants (current State of Oregon employees): Apply through your employee Workday account.  View this job aid for assistance   Helpful Tips: Be sure to attach a resume and cover letter . Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application, resume, and cover letter. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Workday performs best in Google Chrome. Click here for Resources and a Job Support Page .    Please Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “ What are we looking for? ” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.     Veterans Information: DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources , or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.     Pay Equity: As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.     Work Authorization: DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.     Questions/Need Help? If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Maddy Ouye, Human Resources Analyst, at maddy.ouye@deq.oregon.gov or (503) 347-5759. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.   Are you interested in an Informational Interview with DEQ to learn more about working at DEQ, how current DEQ employees got to where they are today, and what opportunities there may be for you at DEQ? Please go here and complete the form: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/about-us/Pages/humanresources.aspx . Please note that informational interviews are not tied to an open recruitment. If you complete the form above, you will be put in the queue to have an informational interview with a Hiring Manager from our Informational Interview Registry. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:20:12 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18356321/hydrogeologist-natural-resource-specialist-5-hydrogeologist https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18356321/hydrogeologist-natural-resource-specialist-5-hydrogeologist Portland, Oregon, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.   Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https://youtu.be/E-Cs6M9AAlU   The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time permanent opportunity for a Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 5 - Hydrogeologist) in Portland, Oregon. This position will be based out of DEQ’s Headquarters in Portland; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home. This position will require some travel to DEQ offices and sites on an as-needed basis. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees.   Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Land Quality programs support this mission by assessing and managing environmental cleanups, promoting manufacturing and recycling of non-toxic commercial products, safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, administering the state’s underground storage tank and heating oil tank programs, and responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials.   The Environmental Cleanup program ensures those responsible for contaminated sites take appropriate action; undertakes cleanup when necessary; and supports voluntary and independent cleanups to facilitate property transfers and redevelopment. The environmental goal is to minimize exposure to contaminants that have been released into the environment and present and unacceptable risk to people or the environment.   If you are interested in an opportunity to work with the Cleanup program, consider this position and the Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Hydrogeologist) position at DEQ to start making an impact today!   Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.     What you will do! You will serve as the Environmental Cleanup statewide expert in hydrogeology and contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface, as a primary technical resource of Agency Cleanup guidance and policy, and as a Project Manager resource for highly complex remediation sites. You will be the statewide and cross-program expert in hydrogeology, subsurface contaminant fate and transport, associated computational modeling, and chemical properties of hazardous substances. You will lead and support statewide policy, planning, development, and technical consultation on program improvement. Your work will entail program enhancements and development that will not be limited to a single area of expertise and may involve collaboration with hydrogeologists, engineers, risk assessors, toxicologists, IT specialists or data managers, laboratory specialists, and other agencies, including Oregon Health Authority and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, you will provide expert project management support for complex sites with NAPL and dissolved phase transport in the subsurface environment. You will have the opportunity to provide support statewide across all DEQ regions as you will serve as the subject matter expert and representative of the Cleanup program and DEQ on these topics across program and division within DEQ as well as with other tribal, national, regional, state, and local entities and agencies both public and private.   What’s in it for you! The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!   This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.     What are we looking for? Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field, AND 5 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field ( an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable). At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities. Current registration as an Oregon Professional Geologist, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.   Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following: Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Demonstrated expert-level experience and current knowledge in hydrogeology and contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface, as well as site characterization, groundwater monitoring, soil and ground water contamination assessment, and corrective action for contamination problems. Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills; prior consulting or regulatory experience in a project manager role, including experience planning, leading, and implementing projects and programs. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access), as well as computer programs such as Google Earth and Acrobat; demonstrated proficiency in data management and statistics; basic understanding of GIS and a robust understanding and proficiency in groundwater modeling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences. Demonstrated experience with hydrogeological methods of analysis and interpretation related to chemical fate and transport in the subsurface using methods of computational geology, and principles of inorganic and organic chemistry and /or isotope geochemistry. Experience conducting independent analysis and evaluation of concentrations of regulated hazardous substances in groundwater using analytical or numerical modeling, particle flow path tracing, processes of advection, diffusion and/ or biodegradation and volatilization. Experience with statistical and numerical analysis techniques with geoscience data, includ­ing sampling methods, confidence intervals, least squares methods, correlation, time series analysis, and/or multivariate techniques.     Working Conditions: Primarily work in an office environment. Infrequent evening and weekend meetings; occasional travel in-state and out-of-state as an agency representative at meetings, conferences, workshops, and workgroups; infrequent visits to contaminated sites in the field. During field work, there may be the exposure to inclement weather, contaminated soil and water, fumes, and airborne contaminants.     How to Apply: (complete the application in full) External Applicants Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information. Internal Applicants (current State of Oregon employees): Apply through your employee Workday account.  View this job aid for assistance.   Helpful Tips: Be sure to attach a resume and cover letter . Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application, resume, and cover letter. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Workday performs best in Google Chrome.   Please Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “ What are we looking for? ” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.     Veterans Information: DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources , or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.     Pay Equity: As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.     Work Authorization: DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.     Questions/Need Help? If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Grecia Lora Motz, Human Resources Analyst, at grecia.loramotz@deq.oregon.gov or (503) 863-0621. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.   Are you interested in an Informational Interview with DEQ to learn more about working at DEQ, how current DEQ employees got to where they are today, and what opportunities there may be for you at DEQ? Please go here and complete the form: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/about-us/Pages/humanresources.aspx . Please note that informational interviews are not tied to an open recruitment. If you complete the form above, you will be put in the queue to have an informational interview with a Hiring Manager from our Informational Interview Registry. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:07:14 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18325768/city-chief-engineer-engineer-chief https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18325768/city-chief-engineer-engineer-chief Portland, Oregon, City/Chief Engineer (Engineer, Chief) 2023-00509 Job Placement Ad   Job Title:                    City/Chief Engineer (Engineer, Chief) Closing Date/Time:    4/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific Salary:                        $123,780.80 - $210,433.60 Annually                               Job Type:                   At Will            Location:                    1120 SW 5th Ave, OR                     Bureau:                      Portland Bureau of Transportation                          Are you an experienced and self-motivated leader with a deep knowledge of Civil Engineering?  Are you driven by improving systems, collaborating with partners, and mentoring staff?   The City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead their Engineering Services Group (ESG).   The Chief Engineer position is part of PBOT’s Executive Team and participates in the leadership of the Bureau.  The City Engineer serves as a licensed professional engineer, technical advisor, mentor, and leader who works collaboratively and equitably to ensure the future sustainability of PBOT and broaden the variety of innovative ways to deliver solutions to all Portland communities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a broad engineering background in transportation design, construction, maintenance, and surveying.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in managing a broad and diverse portfolio, providing leadership, solving problems, mentoring, and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.   The Chief Engineer leads the Engineering Services Group, which is responsible for the surveying, engineering design and construction management of Portland’s transportation system.  Engineering Services is made up of ADA, Bridges and Structures, Construction, Inspection and Pavement Management, Civil Engineering and Drafting, and Surveying sections. The Chief Engineer represents the Bureau before the City Council and partners closely with other service groups at PBOT, other City Bureaus and regional agencies.   For more information or to apply for the job, please visit our website:    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3948354/city-chief-engineer-engineer-chief?&keywords=engineer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Experience  with engineering management, construction techniques, construction regulations and trends, equipment safety, environmental regulations, laws, and practices governing operational activities, and environmental effects and their mitigation. Ability  to direct and review the preparation and interpretation of engineering plans and specifications, codes, regulations, and complex technical documents.   Experience  in the principles and practices of leadership, operational and strategic planning, business communication, public administration, program evaluation, and budget preparation and administration. Experience  with the principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Experience  with budget development and management, personnel management, cost control, and administrative practices and policies. Ability  to manage a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services. Applicant must also possess: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire Professional Engineers Certification  at time of application Oregon Professional Engineers Certification  within 2 months of hire Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:41:22 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18207883/vegetation-member-crater-lake-national-park https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18207883/vegetation-member-crater-lake-national-park Prospect, Oregon, American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Crater Lake National Park is seeking TWO Member(s) to serve as Vegetation Members. For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Date:  May 21, 2023 Estimated   End Date:  October 6, 2023 *a 20-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description:  Crater Lake National Park is in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon. It's known for its namesake Crater Lake, formed by the now-collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. Wizard Island is a cinder cone near the western edge of the lake. The Rim Drive, a road surrounding the lake, offers views of the park's volcanic formations. For more information about the park, please visit  https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm . Position Overview:  The members will work with and assist the Crater Lake NP Vegetation Management team in all tasks associated with non-native plant control and revegetation in the park. The work can include surveys, restoration, seeding and seed collection, as well as specific directed control operations. Control will be done using both manual and chemical control techniques including the spraying of herbicide. Members will be working as part of a crew with a crew leader and an assistant crew leader providing daily oversight and instruction. The members should be capable of hiking up to 10 miles daily on and off trail and on rough terrain while carrying a pack weighing up to fifty pounds. This is a field-based position, and most days will be spent outdoors; occasional office work will involve data entry and management. Some work will be performed in a nursery setting or indoors cleaning and processing native seed. This is a great opportunity to learn plants of Oregon as well as brush up on plant identification skills using dichotomous keys. There will be some opportunities to join other resource management crews and gain experience in other tasks. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. Schedule:  Work will occur Monday-Thursday from 0700-1730 PDT. Position Benefits Living Allowance:  The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $462/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. AmeriCorps Education Award Program:  This position may be eligible for an 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2022/23 grant year program, valued up to $2,474.27 upon successful completion o[a service term Loan Forbearance:  AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required. Public Land Corps Hiring Authority:  Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online  https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements . Housing:  ACE members will be accommodated in provided housing at no cost for the duration of the term. Provided Training/Orientation:  ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include park and Botany program orientation; obtaining an Oregon state public pesticide applicator apprentice license; first aid/CPR training; and NPS Operational Leadership training. Required: Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group. A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation. Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website  https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements . Preferred: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a B.S. degree in natural or environmental sciences and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as vegetation management, ecological restoration, and nursery management. Knowledge plant taxonomy and identification; invasive vegetation management; hands-on restoration (planting, seeding, seed collection), vegetation monitoring Ability and willingness to work effectively in small groups; perform physically arduous tasks; maintain positive attitude in challenging conditions Deep interest in restoration ecology Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions: Physical Demands :  Requires frequent walking and hiking while carrying heavy packs for up to 10 miles a day; carrying and using hand tools to prepare sites for restoration; conduct repetitive nursery work including repotting plants, trimming away detritus from potted plants, and moving racks of plants; , reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, and/or crouch for long periods to collect seed and plant native plants. Ability to hike over rough terrain including steep rocky slopes and recently burned forests with downed trees, and camp overnight under field conditions. Vision Requirements:  Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus. Ability to identify plants using dichotomous keys and dissecting scopes; ability to scan landscapes for hazards and invasive plant species. Weight Lifted or Force Exerted : Frequently moves up to 40 lbs., ability to move up to 50 Environmental:  Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates. Field conditions vary throughout the season and may entail snow, sleet, hail, thunderstorms, rain, heat, cold, biting and/or stinging insects, wind, and smoke. Noise Environment : Moderate noise such as road traffic, hand and power tools. Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic. Travel:  This position may require infrequent overnight backcountry camping or travel.   Environmental Conditions/Hazards:  The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky and steep terrain, recently burned forested conditions, stream and wetland crossings, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources. Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety:  If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the agency or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:09:10 -0500