The Town of Eureka, NV, located along the Highway 50 corridor, in collaboration with Eureka County and the Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District Office is invested in the development of a non-motorized trail system on lands adjacent to Eureka, NV.
Great Basin Institute is hiring two Recreation Technicians to support phase one of The Eureka Non-Motorized Trail System Inventory and Assessment Project focused on the creation of a non-motorized trail system through surveying and assessing existing roads immediately adjacent and surrounding Eureka, NV. The inventory will focus on collecting GPS data for proposed trail routes, with emphasis on creating trail loops and incorporating current community use, and using the GPS data to create maps. The assessment will focus on the collection of trail route attribute data that will help inform the level of difficulty assigned to a specified trail loop (i.e. Percent Slope, Soil Characteristics, Water Flow, etc.), so that when finalized, routes can be assigned a level of difficulty ranging from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced.
The final product for this project will include a map of the proposed trail routes, a report detailing trail route attribute data, and level of difficulty assignments for each proposed trail route. The report will be submitted to the Town of Eureka, Eureka County, and the Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District Office for review.
Service Activities
General Qualifications:
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service
• Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, project sponsors and community members
• Participating in in-field education sessions, presentations and crew meetings
• Participate in Service Day events outside of regular work schedule
Project Qualifications:
• Experience with non-motorized recreational trail construction and trail attribute data points, with emphasis on mountain bike trail users
• Experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols;
• Experience using a GPS unit to navigate and collect spatial data;
• Experience writing project reports and/or presenting technical data in an organized and understandable manner;
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of software;
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software and creating maps using GPS data;
• Clean driving record (must qualify to drive GBI Vehicles)
• Current driver’s license
• Experience operating trailer, including loading and unloading equipment preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive workplace culture and camp life experience
Physical Qualifications:
• Ability to hike up to 10 miles per day over varying elevation and uneven terrain
• Ability to work for 10.5 hours a day and to contribute to post-work day tasks and chores
• Ability to carry 25 pounds continuously
• Ability to camp up to seven consecutive nights in primitive locations without access to running water and restrooms, all while in an all possible weather conditions. Assisting in food preparation, planning, and clean up
• Follow strict safety protocol and maintain personal safety of self and others
AmeriCorps Qualifications:
• Ability to commit to an entire term of service with AmeriCorps
• Be at least 17 years of age
• Be a U.S Citizen or Legal Resident Alien
• All position offers are conditional upon successful completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Any criminal convictions must be disclosed during the interview process
• Be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (Limit of four unique terms in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards)
• Possess High school diploma or GED (or provide proof of intent to complete before using education award)
Community Need Addressed
Great Basin Institute is hiring two Recreation Technicians to support phase one of The Eureka Non-Motorized Trail System Inventory and Assessment Project focused on the creation of a non-motorized trail system through surveying and assessing existing roads immediately adjacent and surrounding Eureka, NV. The inventory will focus on collecting GPS data for proposed trail routes, with emphasis on creating trail loops and incorporating current community use, and using the GPS data to create maps. The assessment will focus on the collection of trail route attribute data that will help inform the level of difficulty assigned to a specified trail loop (i.e. Percent Slope, Soil Characteristics, Water Flow, etc.), so that when finalized, routes can be assigned a level of difficulty ranging from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced.
Position Outcomes
The final product for this project will include a map of the proposed trail routes, a report detailing trail route attribute data, and level of difficulty assignments for each proposed trail route. The report will be submitted to the Town of Eureka, Eureka County, and the Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District Office for review.
Benefits
Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. The stipend is paid to members in bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
• 3 month (450 hour) AmeriCorps service term: $5,500 living stipend (approximately $875 every two weeks before taxes)
Education Award:
Upon successful completion of your term you will be given access to your Segal Education award which can be used for Title IV university/college tuition or to pay for federal student loans. The education award is only considered taxable income on the day you use the award.
Education Award amounts are dependent on the length of your term:
• 3 month (450 hour) AmeriCorps service term: $1,538.36
Per Diem:
For every day you work in the field with us you will receive $15.00. This is in addition to your Living Allowance and on average is $120.00 biweekly. Crews typically combine per diem funds and shop/prepare meals as a team.
Skills & Education:
You will be certified in First Aid and CPR.
Optional Training & Education we will provide include:
• Defensive Driving Certification
• Off-Road Driving Class
• Resume Building Workshop
• Interview Skills Workshop
• Native Plant Identification
• Invasive Plant Identification
• GPS Unit Training
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Other Benefits:
Insurance:
Affordable Care Act Compliant Health, Dental and Vision Insurance will be completely paid for at no cost to you by the Great Basin Institute and available starting your first day of service.
Loan Forbearance:
If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, that will allow you to cease payments while serving.
Interest Accrual Repayment:
As AmeriCorps alum, you are eligible to have the National Service Trust pay all or a portion of the interest that accumulated on your qualified student loan(s) during your term of service. These payments are made in addition to the Education Award, and are not deducted from your Education Award balance. To be eligible to have accrued interest paid: The loan must have been placed in forbearance for the service period, and you must have successfully completed a term of service and received an Education Award.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility:
AmeriCorps Volunteers qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Nevada Conservation Corps will provide you documentation in proving that you qualify for SNAP.
Educational Affiliation Agreements (College Credit):
The Nevada Conservation Corps will take part in Affiliation Agreements with your university in order to allow you to receive college credit hours for your term of service.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Listen to and consider others' viewpoints
Creativity & Problem Solving
Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Understand and anticipate the needs of others