https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 02:43:57 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18155045/natural-resource-member-cumberland-gap-national-historical-park https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18155045/natural-resource-member-cumberland-gap-national-historical-park Middlesboro, Tennessee, Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO Natural Resource Members to assist with a variety of ongoing resource management projects alongside Cumberland Gap National Historical Park staff. For more information on this position with ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/906032.html Start Date: March 6, 2023  End Date: October 2, 2023  *a 30-week minimum commitment is required* Location: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, KY Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is located at the corners of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Park contains 24,000 acres of which 14,000 acres are proposed wilderness. The natural beauty of Appalachian mountain country, lush with vegetation, supports a diverse flora and fauna. Cumberland Gap has 70 miles of hiking trails, mountains, streams, and caves. Middlesboro, Kentucky is the nearest town and is large enough to accommodate three grocery stores, fast food, several restaurants, and a movie theater. Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 1.5 hours away and has many amenities of a large city. For more information regarding Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, or the National Park Service, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm Position Description: The ACE member will assist the Cumberland Gap's Resource Management staff in accomplishing a variety of tasks. The member will spend the majority of their time in the field performing physically demanding tasks as assigned. Approximately 75 - 80% of the fieldwork will be Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) control; duties will also include exotic plant management and other invasive species work.   This project is very physically demanding . In order to perform Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) control, the ACE member must be very comfortable navigating off trail in the backcountry using GPS. Backcountry camping in a team of two will be required. This treatment is performed off-trail and requires bushwhacking through rhododendron, mountain laurel, and greenbrier up-and-down steep slopes, crossing streams, carrying 2.5-gallon jugs of insecticide, measuring trees, applying chemical at the base of the tree, marking treated trees, and moving onto the next tree. The Member must be able to hike up to 8 miles a day carrying up to 40 lbs of gear in all weather conditions and in steep terrain.   Another duty would be exotic plant control. Exotic plant control at Cumberland Gap is almost always accomplished by spraying herbicides. There are two primary methods of exotic plant control performed: The first is foliar treatment with a backpack sprayer that carries 2 - 3 gallons of herbicide. Foliar spraying large areas of exotic plants require members to carry this heavy load of herbicide, often in full sun, on slopes in difficult terrain. The second method requires cutting down shrubs and small trees with hand tools and then spraying the stumps with concentrated herbicide solution.   The member will spend the remainder of their time performing other relevant tasks as assigned. Examples of other duties include bat monitoring, wildlife surveys, and ginseng surveys. 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. Position Benefits: Living Allowance: ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. The Member will be provided with a one-time equipment allowance of $200 for the purchase of field boots. AmeriCorps Education Award: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($3172.50) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment and volunteer service are required. 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 here : https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements   Housing: IF there is room in the NPS dormitory, it will be available at no cost to the ACE Member and an allowance equivalent to its rent will be provided. The Member may opt out of NPS housing in favor of their own rental location and a housing allowance of $700/month ($175/week) will be provided, making the total living allowance $475/week. 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. Qualifications Required: Members must be a US 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 a required three-part criminal history check. 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.  Members 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 here . Additional Position Requirements: Ability to communicate clearly with peer professionals, volunteers, and NPS staff. A personal vehicle is required. The member will be required to hike 5-10 miles per day while carrying up to 40 lbs of gear on uneven and steep terrain, on and off trail, bushwhacking in some cases through rhododendron, mountain laurel, and greenbrier. Must be willing and able to perform the above fieldwork, including backcountry camping. Must be able and comfortable with navigating off-trail by maps and GPS units in the mountains. Must be willing and able to serve in all weather conditions, from 90 degrees Fahrenheit and 90% humidity in full sun in the summer, to freezing temperatures in winter. Must be willing to use herbicides and insecticides, and pass the Kentucky pesticide certification test to apply pesticides in forestry situations. Must be able to serve in a small group setting, performing strenuous duties, while maintaining a positive attitude. Ability to serve independently in remote areas.   Preferred: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in natural resource management or other related disciplines. Knowledge of the interrelationships of various natural and cultural resources; for example: range, wildlife, soil, water, and minerals. Ability to identify plants on sight or by using a dichotomous key. Interest in the National Park Service.   To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/906032.html Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact EPIC NPS National Recruitment Specialist, Shannon Borowy, at sborowy@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. Americorps Education Award of up to $3172.50 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:31:48 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17999688/landscape-maintenance-member-john-muir-national-historic-site https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17999688/landscape-maintenance-member-john-muir-national-historic-site Martinez, California, Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the John Muir National Historic Site (a unit of the National Park Service), is seeking ONE Landscape Maintenance Member to contribute to ongoing routine landscape maintenance projects alongside NPS Staff and other interns and volunteers. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org .   Start Date: February 6, 2023 (some flexibility may be available) Estimated   End Date: July 14, 2023 * a 28-week minimum commitment is required *   Location Details/Description: John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, CA. The site is the home and fruit ranch once owned and managed by naturalist John Muir and is characterized by three separate park units: a 9 acres fruit orchard and ornamental garden site (House Unit); 350 acres of oak woodland and grassland (Mount Wanda Unit); 1 acre gravesite and orchard (Gravesite Unit). In addition to work at the John Muir NHS Members will also be engaged with the landscape at another park site located 20 miles away in the town of Danville, the Eugene O'Neill NHS, characterized by 15 acres of orchards and ornamental gardens. For more information about Martinez or the John Muir NHS please visit: https://www.nps.gov/jomu/index.htm   Position Overview: The John Muir NHS maintains approximately 370 acres of landscape, in addition to 15 acres of orchards and cultivated landscape at our other park, Eugene O'Neill NHS. This position is necessary for our park to maintain the orchards, gardens, trees, shrubs and other landscape features to the quality and level expected by the public and the two park units. Currently the park does not have staffing to provide this level of service to the landscape and this position will meet and exceed that need, with supervision and guidance from the park Horticulturist/Arborist. This position will entail a variety of landscape duties from basic gardening and cultural landscaping tasks (pruning, watering, weeding, mulching). Natural resource work may include removal of invasive weeds like thistle, threatened and endangered species monitoring, or native tree and plant monitoring. Day-to-day work will involve working primarily outside in a variety of weather conditions, though the timeframe of this position should be mostly warm to hot especially in summer. Work and tasks associated with this position may require the use of various landscaping hand tools such as pruners, loppers, rakes, shovels, hand saws, ladders, leaf blowers, lawnmowers, weed whackers, hedgers, fertilizer spreaders, (but no chainsaws). Power tools such as drills, screw guns, sanders, may also be required (but no chainsaw use at all). Use of ladders may also be necessary and proper ladder use/training will be provided. For any IPM (integrated pest management) work the Member may need to set traps or hand pull weeds, but any use of baits or chemicals will only be done under close supervision by the park IPM coordinator. The park philosophy towards toxic chemicals is to limit or avoid their use whenever possible in favor of mechanical or other means of pest management. The ACE Member will likely work in a team of two but will also engage as much as possible with other divisions at the park including Maintenance, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Interpretation, and also park volunteers and Youth Conservation Corp members. To the degree possible, Members will be invited to engage with other parks in the Bay Area NPS network if time and opportunity allows. If the Member has time, interest, and initiative to take on special projects that interest them, and if such a project also aligns with park objectives, this would be supported by their supervisor. "Special projects" associated with these cross discipline opportunities could consist of either academic research into garden or landscape history of the sites or practical application of new plants or methods of landscape maintenance particularly as we are faced with maintaining the historic character of our cultural landscapes and plant palettes in the face of a warming and drying climate. 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: This will be a full-time 40 hour/week position, daily schedule will typically be from 7am - 3:30pm, however daily start/stop times may be flexible depending upon job assignments and/or the individual's needs on a day-to-day basis.   Position Benefits Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $700/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. 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 here . Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS. Gear Allowance: All gear, tools, PPE and other supplies necessary for the accomplishment of tasks for this position will be purchased and provided by the NPS. 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 : Introduction to the National Park Service Tool use, handling, and safety: pruners, loppers, rakes, shovels, hand saws, ladders, leaf blowers, lawnmowers, weed whackers, hedgers, fertilizer spreaders, etc (no chainsaws) Pruning and plant health care Defensive Driver training Integrated Pest Management training To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here:  https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ . Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE NPS Recruitment and Outreach Manager, Victoria Yee, at vyee@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. Qualifications 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). A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upon hiring) Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part Criminal History Check 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. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website here . Preferred: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a degree in horticulture, arboriculture, landscape design/architecture, environmental science, botany, biology, and/or have relevant experience in those subject areas. Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture, landscape design/architecture, environmental science, botany, biology, Ability and willingness to work independently or in pairs or a group outside in a variety of weather conditions, walk and hike up to several miles per day, lift occasional heavy items, climb ladders, Deep interest in historic cultural landscapes and garden design and maintenance.   Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:47:54 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17916531/aquatic-ecology-monitoring-member-cape-cod-national-seashore https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17916531/aquatic-ecology-monitoring-member-cape-cod-national-seashore Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking two Aquatic Ecology Monitoring Member to contribute to aquatic monitoring projects alongside Cape Cod National Seashore staff. For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Dates: One Member will start on March 7th and the other in April 10th, 2022 End Dates: November or December 2022 (36 weeks after start date) * A 36-week minimum commitment is required * Location: The Cape Cod National Seashore is located in Wellfleet, MA. Cape Cod is a large peninsula extending 60 miles into the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Massachusetts. Located on the outer portion of the Cape, Cape Cod National Seashore's 44,600 acres encompass a rich mosaic of marine, estuarine, fresh water, and terrestrial ecosystems. These systems and their associated habitats reflect the Cape's glacial origin, dynamic natural processes, and at least 9,000 years of human activity. Geomorphic shoreline change, ground water fluctuations, tidal dynamics including rising sea level, and atmospheric deposition are among the many physical processes that continue to shape the Seashore's ecosystems. Marine and estuarine systems include beaches, sand spits, tidal flats, salt marshes, and soft-bottom benthos. Freshwater ecosystems include kettle ponds, vernal pools, sphagnum bogs, and swamps. Terrestrial systems include pitch pine and scrub oak forests, heathlands, dunes, and sandplain grasslands. Many of these habitats are globally uncommon and the species that occupy them are correspondingly rare. For more information regarding the Cape Cod National Seashore, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/index.htm . Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided park housing at no cost for the duration of the term. AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for a 1200-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($4,546.50) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment steps are required. AmeriCorps Provided Childcare Coverage & Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage and 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 here . Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided NPS housing at no cost for the duration of the term. Reimbursable Relocation Allowance:  ACE members will have access to a $150.00 reimbursable relocation allowance ($75.00 disbursed at the beginning and $75.00 disbursed at the end of the term). Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process. Schedule: The internship position is Monday-Friday with occasional optional weekend work. Daily work hours vary depending on the tides and project schedule, but are usually 8hrs/day. Position Overview:  The main duties will be assisting with aquatic ecology monitoring and research projects in ponds, estuaries, and coastal wetlands focused on water quality, ecosystem monitoring, horseshoe crab tagging and tracking, and habitat mapping, and will include serving in the field, lab, and on computers. A rough breakdown of the member's time is 40% field, 30% lab, 20% data entry/management and 10% other duties as assigned. The duties are critical to management and protection of water and submerged resources that are heavily impacted by human activities. The ACE member will serve as part of a team with interns, volunteers, technicians, and the Aquatic Ecologist. Duties and projects include: Monitoring and research activities in the field as well as processing and analyzing samples in the laboratory. Involvement in both the field and lab for a variety of natural resource projects, including the Inventory and Monitoring program, and applied research to inform tidal restoration and coastal management, and habitat use by fauna. Collecting biological and sediment samples in the field using standard techniques. Performing laboratory analysis and written documentation of activities. Gaining experience in a range of freshwater and coastal environments, on various monitoring to management-oriented projects, with a range of field and laboratory methods and equipment. Assisting with pond shoreline restoration projects. Science communication activities to promote resource stewardship and science literacy. Field duties will involve wading in muddy and shrubby conditions, and snorkeling. Use of motorized and non-motorized (canoe/kayak) watercraft to assist with coastal resource projects. NPS training will be provided for non-motorized (canoe/kayak) and motorized watercraft to assist with coastal resource monitoring projects. Additional safety training will be provided for field and laboratory work, as well as safe vehicle operation. 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. To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page . Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact NPS Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, Shannon Borowy at sborowy@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. Qualifications: Required: Members must be US citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with 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). Must have a personal vehicle. Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to swim and demonstrate proficiency onsite. Previous experience or willingness to learn how to operate small watercraft. 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. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website here .   Preferred: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as ecology, marine biology, botany, wildlife sciences, biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or related disciplines. Ability to conduct field surveys under demanding weather in rough terrain and in water. Ability to use field guides and dichotomous keys for plant and invertebrate ID. Experience in water quality monitoring, instrumentation and laboratory analysis Knowledge of marine vegetation, invertebrates, and fish Knowledge of the natural history and scientific processes of the Northeastern United States; for example: ecology of marine ecosystems, dune and barrier beach ecosystems, coastal geologic processes, freshwater ecosystems, marine biology. Deep interest in aquatic ecology/water quality and a respect for nature. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:38:22 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17916551/aquatic-ecology-monitoring-member-cape-cod-national-seashore https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17916551/aquatic-ecology-monitoring-member-cape-cod-national-seashore Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking two Aquatic Ecology Monitoring Member to contribute to aquatic monitoring projects alongside Cape Cod National Seashore staff. For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Dates: One Member will start on March 7th and the other in April 10th, 2022 End Dates: November or December 2022 (36 weeks after start date) * A 36-week minimum commitment is required * Location: The Cape Cod National Seashore is located in Wellfleet, MA. Cape Cod is a large peninsula extending 60 miles into the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Massachusetts. Located on the outer portion of the Cape, Cape Cod National Seashore's 44,600 acres encompass a rich mosaic of marine, estuarine, fresh water, and terrestrial ecosystems. These systems and their associated habitats reflect the Cape's glacial origin, dynamic natural processes, and at least 9,000 years of human activity. Geomorphic shoreline change, ground water fluctuations, tidal dynamics including rising sea level, and atmospheric deposition are among the many physical processes that continue to shape the Seashore's ecosystems. Marine and estuarine systems include beaches, sand spits, tidal flats, salt marshes, and soft-bottom benthos. Freshwater ecosystems include kettle ponds, vernal pools, sphagnum bogs, and swamps. Terrestrial systems include pitch pine and scrub oak forests, heathlands, dunes, and sandplain grasslands. Many of these habitats are globally uncommon and the species that occupy them are correspondingly rare. For more information regarding the Cape Cod National Seashore, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/index.htm . Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided park housing at no cost for the duration of the term. AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for a 1200-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($4,546.50) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment steps are required. AmeriCorps Provided Childcare Coverage & Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage and 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 here . Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided NPS housing at no cost for the duration of the term. Reimbursable Relocation Allowance:  ACE members will have access to a $150.00 reimbursable relocation allowance ($75.00 disbursed at the beginning and $75.00 disbursed at the end of the term). Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process. Schedule: The internship position is Monday-Friday with occasional optional weekend work. Daily work hours vary depending on the tides and project schedule, but are usually 8hrs/day. Position Overview:  The main duties will be assisting with aquatic ecology monitoring and research projects in ponds, estuaries, and coastal wetlands focused on water quality, ecosystem monitoring, horseshoe crab tagging and tracking, and habitat mapping, and will include serving in the field, lab, and on computers. A rough breakdown of the member's time is 40% field, 30% lab, 20% data entry/management and 10% other duties as assigned. The duties are critical to management and protection of water and submerged resources that are heavily impacted by human activities. The ACE member will serve as part of a team with interns, volunteers, technicians, and the Aquatic Ecologist. Duties and projects include: Monitoring and research activities in the field as well as processing and analyzing samples in the laboratory. Involvement in both the field and lab for a variety of natural resource projects, including the Inventory and Monitoring program, and applied research to inform tidal restoration and coastal management, and habitat use by fauna. Collecting biological and sediment samples in the field using standard techniques. Performing laboratory analysis and written documentation of activities. Gaining experience in a range of freshwater and coastal environments, on various monitoring to management-oriented projects, with a range of field and laboratory methods and equipment. Assisting with pond shoreline restoration projects. Science communication activities to promote resource stewardship and science literacy. Field duties will involve wading in muddy and shrubby conditions, and snorkeling. Use of motorized and non-motorized (canoe/kayak) watercraft to assist with coastal resource projects. NPS training will be provided for non-motorized (canoe/kayak) and motorized watercraft to assist with coastal resource monitoring projects. Additional safety training will be provided for field and laboratory work, as well as safe vehicle operation. 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. To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page . Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact NPS Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, Shannon Borowy at sborowy@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. Qualifications: Required: Members must be US citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with 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). Must have a personal vehicle. Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to swim and demonstrate proficiency onsite. Previous experience or willingness to learn how to operate small watercraft. 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. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website here .   Preferred: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as ecology, marine biology, botany, wildlife sciences, biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or related disciplines. Ability to conduct field surveys under demanding weather in rough terrain and in water. Ability to use field guides and dichotomous keys for plant and invertebrate ID. Experience in water quality monitoring, instrumentation and laboratory analysis Knowledge of marine vegetation, invertebrates, and fish Knowledge of the natural history and scientific processes of the Northeastern United States; for example: ecology of marine ecosystems, dune and barrier beach ecosystems, coastal geologic processes, freshwater ecosystems, marine biology. Deep interest in aquatic ecology/water quality and a respect for nature. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:49:47 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17667397/apprentice-botanist-crew-leader-crew-member-and-limited-individual-placements-various-californi https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17667397/apprentice-botanist-crew-leader-crew-member-and-limited-individual-placements-various-californi San Fransisco, California, Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and the California Invasive Plant Management Team (CA IPMT), is seeking 8 Members to work in National Park units across California and southern Oregon to collect native plant specimens to support vegetation restoration projects. These positions provide support to NPS vegetation staff by focusing on identifying, monitoring, collecting, and curating plant seeds to be used for amplification and eventual restoration efforts. All members will receive training in plant systematics, field botany, seed collection, curation techniques, and will have opportunities to work alongside regional botanical leaders and with local NPS staff. Of the eight position openings there will be: 2 Crew Leader positions, 4 Crew Member positions and 2 Individual Placement positions.  For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/874060.html Start Date: April or May 2022, dependent on winter precipitation End Date: 24 weeks from the initial start date *a 24 week minimum commitment is required * Location: The CA-IPMT positions will be based on the type of position being offered and are dependent upon qualifications. TWO Non-AmeriCorps Crew Leader positions: 1 Crew Leader position based out of Golden Gate National Recreation Area 1 Crew Leader position based out of Lava Beds National Monument  FOUR AmeriCorps Eligible Crew Member positions : 2 Crew Member positions based out of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area 2 Crew Member positions based out of Lava Beds National Monument TWO AmeriCorps Eligible Individual Placement positions: 1 Individual Placement based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 1 Individual Placement based out of (Park TBD)  Project Background and Objectives: The members will become part of a coordinated seed collection effort to support National Park Service ecological restoration projects across multiple NPS units. These are developmental positions in the botanical sciences and will be working closely with NPS vegetation staff and learn directly from other practitioners. ACE members will be provided direct technical training in the botanical systematics of California, techniques for seed collection and curation, whose field work will assist restoration planning for NPS units within the California Invasive Plant Management Team (CA-IPMT) network of parks. The project work is promoting restoration and the development of plant materials for targeted restoration activities in NPS units across California and into southern Oregon. The work will increase NPS capacity for habitat restoration and native plant conservation through the coordinated control of non-native species, ecological restoration, and the conservation of native plants.   ACE members will assist parks in the CA IPMT network with seed collection and botanical surveys to promote native plant conservation and habitat restoration throughout the parks. ACE Members will gain work and technical experience as well as have educational opportunities throughout the project duration. Work activities include botanical surveys to locate target populations of management interest, seed evaluation and collection, and seed curation. This project supports the seed collection that is essential to vegetation management in NPS units by providing the necessary native plant materials to promote the restoration of native plant communities. CA IPMT Program Overview: One of the many ways the NPS is addressing invasive species is through the Invasive Plant Management Program (IPMT). The California IPMT supports 17 partner park units located within the California Floristic Province in California and Southern Oregon. Regarded for its exceptionally high concentration of endemic plants, this region is one of 36 world biodiversity hotspots. Of the more than 4,600 species of vascular plants found in California, one-third of the species are endemic to the region, along with over 1,000 non-native species. The California IPMT provides technical assistance directly to parks to identify programmatic needs, develop strategic goals, and provide support for ongoing park projects. The California IPMT provides resources to parks for staff to complete treatments, survey and map invasive plant populations, and complete native plant restorations through an annual proposal process. The California IPMT works with state and federal agencies to integrate partner parks into statewide and national networks, while building multi-jurisdictional collaborations that support successful vegetation management both within and around national parks. Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Living allowance will vary based on project selection: $600/week for AmeriCorps Crew Members (non bay area) $800/week for Non-AmeriCorps Crew Leader (non bay area) $660/week for Bay Area AmeriCorps Crew Members  $900/week for Bay Area Non-AmeriCorps Crew Leader $550/week for AmeriCorps Individual Placement Housing: Housing will likely be provided by the park, if not provided then additional housing allowance may apply. AmeriCorps: All positions (excluding the two Crew Leader positions) may be eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment steps are required. The four Crew member positions at 24 weeks may be eligible for a 900-hr AmeriCorps Education Award, ($3247.50). Scheduling: A typical schedule is eight, ten-hour days followed by six days off OR four ten-hour days with three days off. Schedule has flexibility but will be at the discretion of NPS units and phenological conditions. Position Description: This project involves the mobilization of ACE members to assist NPS land managers with botanical identification, collection, and curation of individual native plant species targeted for conservation and utilization as restoration seed sources.  There will be two, three-person teams and two individual park placements. Teams work in selected parks within CA IPMT network parks (one based at Golden Gate National Recreation Area and working within the San Francisco Bay Inventory and Monitoring Network parks; the other based at Lava Beds National Monument and working within the Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network parks. An additional two seed collection members will be individually placed within network parks (Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and a TBD Park). ACE members will be trained by CA IPMT staff as well as other botanical experts as a cohort, receiving instruction in field botany and botanical systematics, seed collection methodologies and techniques, as well as seed curation techniques to match standards established by the Seeds of Success program. Seed collections will be made in close cooperation with individual park units to support future restoration operations.    This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professional botanists. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. Crew Leader specific duties include: Provide leadership and take responsibility for a group of two Crew Members in a botanical field research setting with objective hazards traveling between multiple NPS units in urban and rural settings Lead a small team in the identification, location, and collection of NPS designated native plant species for collection and curation under appropriate conditions for maximum germinability  Provide botanical identification expertise, as well as expertise in the use of crew equipment (GPS/GIS, data collection devices), proper seed collection, storage and curation techniques Understand and relay botany & plant ID techniques Crew member specific duties include:  Identify, locate, collect, curate, and store native plant seed for restoration at the direction of the Crew Leader and under NPS guidance Provide botanical identification expertise to the team while improving your own skills Individual Placement specific duties include:  Identify, locate, collect, curate, and store native plant seed for restoration at the direction of NPS staff Assist with projects as directed by NPS staff, including but not limited to seed collection and curation, associated horticultural tasks, restoration plantings, and/or invasive and rare plant surveys. Provide botanical identification expertise to the park while improving your own skills Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a 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. Required: Members must be US citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with 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 required criminal history checks. 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. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website here .   Preferred Skills: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as botany, plant ecology, biology, wildlife, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field. Knowledge of botany and plant identification and expressed interest in furthering a career in botany  Experience with the identification and management of both native and non-native plants, including in horticultural, agronomic, or nursery settings.  Experience using GPS and GIS software An ability to hike long distances carrying a pack in National Park units to the “office” Deep interest in fieldwork and a respect for nature.   To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest/ experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/874060.html Please have your cover letter state your position type & location preference(s). Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, Shannon Borowy at sborowy @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. Location and position dependent salary. Please see the full position description on the ACE website for clarification Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:14:58 -0400