Description
The Restoration and Monitoring Members will serve alongside other members and WBC Conservation Technicians and Crew Leads conducting primarily project site monitoring and data collection, invasive species removal, and native plant re-vegetation within the Walker River Basin. Members may also work on recreational trail construction, sign installation, and fence construction. Members will work in conjunction with other WBC field staff, providing on the ground support to larger project operations.
The Restoration and Monitoring Members will serve alongside other members and WBC Conservation Technicians and Crew Leads conducting primarily project site monitoring and data collection, invasive species removal, and native plant re-vegetation within the Walker River Basin. Members may also work on recreational trail construction, sign installation, and fence construction. Members will work in conjunction with other WBC field staff, providing on the ground support to larger project operations.
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Living Allowance
$1200
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$1450 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
• Living allowance of $17,000;
• Education award of $5,920;
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, child care, and federal student loan forbearance are available for eligible members at no additional cost;
• Uniform reimbursement;
• Per diem when on spike (while camping);
• Paid personal leave, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s; and
• Paid holidays.
Members will receive a variety of technical and professional training related to their service activities as well as personal and professional development. Available trainings include:
• First aid and CPR;
• Leave no Trace principals;
• Off-road driver’s training; and
• Plant identification, invasive species identification and treatment, and trails training.
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
• Willingness and ability to work outside in unpredictable weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to camp in undeveloped, primitive conditions for multiple days.
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, such as starting early or working more days with shorter hours, in accordance with project specific requirements and conditions.
• Ability to bend and crouch for long periods of time and occasionally lift heavy loads or equipment.
• Ability to uses hand and power tools, operate motor vehicles, and work long days on labor intensive projects.
• Willingness to use chemical herbicides in the treatment and control of invasive weeds while following strict application protocols.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Meet AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements, including:
o Be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service;
o Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
o Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States;
o Pass a National Sex Offender Public Website check and National Service Criminal History Check; and
o Be eligible to receive and AmeriCorps Education award, with a limit of four total terms in a lifetime and the equivalent of two full-time terms (3600 hours).
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check