Important Job Information:
- AmeriCorps Award:
This position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $5,775.00 (pre-tax).
- Educational Status:
Bachelor’s degree in related field such as environmental studies, community/regional planning, recreation management, natural resource management, historic preservation, geography, or landscape architecture.
- Start Date:
Projected start date is December but is contingent on passing background investigation.
- Specific training:
Hands-on mentored work experience; individual training available to meet specific interests and needs.
- Application Due Date:
December 1st, 2017
Specifics about position:
The Steward will be focused on resource management at the park. The Steward will learn about the NPS mission and its role in the protection of cultural and natural resources; work collaboratively with park resource management staff throughout the permitting process, which will include assisting in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and NPS compliance and monitoring; and obtain experience in working in high stress environments.
The Steward will be instrumental in ensuring that park resources are protected during the 47-week program. Monitoring of park permits will assist in protecting park resources and mitigate any adverse impacts. With an increase in monitoring activities, the Steward will obtain a better understanding of the park sites, but more importantly will contribute in ensuring the protection of the park natural and cultural resources.
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Permit monitoring/Resource Protection
- Assist with Cultural Resource Management (CRM) compliance activities
- Assist with determination of potential natural and cultural resource impacts from proposed project activities, and work with park staff to determine if proposed activities can be permitted
- Assist with review of resource management reports and documents
- Enter compliance data into NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC); complete web-based PEPC training, and work with park staff to learn how to use the database effectively
- Assist with park boundary issues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to think critically and creatively.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to speak comfortably with a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural audience
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people and develop strong partner networks.
- Great customer service skills.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic environment and adjust priorities quickly.
- Strong organizational skills
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is required
- Self-directed and motivated.
- Physically able to bend, stoop, crouch, lift (up to 15 lbs.), frequently walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Love/passion for the outdoors and willingness to explore.
- Working knowledge of and experience participating in outdoor recreational activities (i.e. climbing, hiking, biking, paddling, etc.).
Mandatory Requirements:
- Ability to meet deadlines and communicate to supervisor when assistance is needed/desired.
- Possession of a current valid driver’s license
- Must be a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
- This position will be required to submit quarterly reports and a final report during their term of service
How to Apply:
Apply on-line at: http://www.stewardslegacy.org/join/environmental-stewards/
For More Information:
Contact Emma Savely, Environmental Stewards Program Coordinator