AML Technician

Project #1020 -

AML Survey Technician

5 Positions Available in Socorro, New Mexico  with statewide services

This is an

AmeriCorps

Position with flexibility to help you get the experience you need.

Full Time Position (30 - 40 hours per week)

Part Time Position (10-30 hours per week)

We can work with your school schedule

TRAINING

Members will undergo GEM Environmental Orientation, AmeriCorps Orientation, meaning of National Service, Member Prohibited Activities, how to use your Education Award, Safety, and Leave No Trace trainings upon arrival.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Up to  $30,600 in non-taxable Living Allowance Stipends per year (equivalent of up to $17.00 / hour)
• 30 hour OSHA General Industries Certification
• Participation in personal and professional development opportunities including resume building and mock interviews
• Professional training certificates
• No cost ACA compliant health plan available, or affordable higher coverage healthcare options are available
• No cost vision and dental plan available

Upon the successful completion of their term, members may be eligible to receive the following.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :   The Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program is tasked with identifying abandoned mine features throughout the state of New Mexico. The Crew Leader will take lead for a team that identifies, and records abandoned mine features on public lands across New Mexico. Mining features will be recorded using Global Positioning System (GPS) tools with ArcGIS software where data are then downloaded to a master ArcGIS file and processed in a geodatabase.  Most survey work is done on foot in terrain that is often steep and extremely rugged.  Team members will identify mining related features in a survey of a mineral districts where they methodically traverse the area searching for features such as audits, shafts, trenches, structures, prospects, and waste / overburden dumps. At no point will the team members access or enter mining features while on project or be asked to participate in activities that exceed assumed safety risks associated with recreational access as prescribed in by the resource management plans of federal agencies with surface management responsibilities. All participants will be required to follow safety guidelines administered by OSHA and MSHA. This position is offered through GEM Corps where AmeriCorps members or Interns will work with an AML Team Leader under the direction of a GEM Staff Scientist as AML Technicians or Geographer's Assistants. The position may require the individual to travel and stay for prolonged periods in a field camp setting with limited access to resources or facilities on unimproved public land.

CLERICAL AND FIELD WORK :   To prepare and submit detailed reports of data collected; to assist in the collection, storage, and maintenance of field data; to perform GIS manipulation and analysis, create maps, as well as assist or take lead on other office and field related functions.

FLEET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE :   Duties include the service and maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment both at the shop or in the field setting and the participant will be tasked with recording maintenance logs and ensuring that regular preventative maintenance occurs; to preform diagnostics and telematics, and make any required repairs necessary to ensure safe vehicle operations.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicant must be able to complete the term without interruption

they must have a background or interest in and have taken classes in geology, geography, or related earth science fields; have some experience in or be willing to quickly learn GIS applications for recording and collecting data; Have the ability to work in both a team environment and individually; have the ability to work with the public; applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; applicant will undergo a government security background clearance prior to starting this position.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Eligibility requirements for an AmeriCorps participant

NSOPW, and Federal / State Criminal History Checks are required for before program involvement.

agree to obtain diploma or GED

prior to using Ed Award.

Applies to AmeriCorps Segal Ed Award Only)

Salary : $17