Bureau of Land Management - Natural Resource Conservation AmeriCorps Member

Idaho Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps 640 Hour

Individual Placement

Bureau of Land Management - Upper Snake Field Office

Idaho Falls, ID

Position Title: Natural Resource Conservation AmeriCorps Member

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010

Position Summary:

The Bureau of Land Management-Upper Snake Field Office (BLM-USFO) is recruiting up to six, 640-hour AmeriCorps Members beginning May/June 2025 through August/September 2025 for 16 weeks assisting with natural resource conservation work on public lands in Eastern Idaho. The start date is flexible based on availability. Members must be available June through July. Members will be integral to Field Office natural resource conservation and restoration activities. Members will assist with on the ground conservation and restoration activities, noxious weed control, vegetation monitoring, and other Field Office activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

• Implementation of Conservation Actions- Assist with the implementation of Conservation Actions to improve and restore public lands for wildlife and public use. Work will include but not limited to Juniper Removal, Seedling Plantings, Fence Removal and/or Construction, Construction of Beaver Dam Analogs and other Low-Tech Process Based Restoration Efforts (30%).
• Noxious Weed Control and Inventory- Control of noxious weeds through mechanical and chemical methods to protect and improve public lands and restoration project area. Noxious weed control will include the use of backpack sprayers, UTV's, and other control equipment. Inventory of noxious weeds will follow standard protocols (30%).
• Vegetation Monitoring. Assist in vegetation monitoring efforts to document pre and post Conservation Action implementation to determine action effectiveness and assist with adaptive management. Monitoring efforts will include line-point intercept, fixed plot measurements, and other standard methods (20%).
• Assist in Field Office Activities- Assist other Field Office programs such as fuels, fire rehabilitation, fisheries, rangelands, recreation, weeds, and wildlife with ongoing programs and projects (15%).
• Miscellaneous Job Duties- Office work, Training, Other Duties as Assigned (5%).

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Basic First Aid and CPR (BLM Training provided)
• Defensive Driving (BLM Training provided)
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to identify plants common to the Snake River Plain and Middle Rockies Region to the species level
• Ability to safely operate a four-wheel drive vehicle, such as a ton pickup, on two-track or other low maintenance roads
• Ability to navigate to remote work sites
• Ability to work in the field in a wide range of weather conditions
• Ability to follow instruction with limited direct supervision following training
• Personal transportation

Duty Location:

Duties are performed primarily within lands administered by the Upper Snake Field Office in eastern Idaho, the largest Field Office in the Idaho Falls District stretching from Craters of the Moon National Monument to the West; to Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks on the Wyoming Border to the East; and the Montana Border to the North. Work will focus on projects in the South Fork and the Henry's Fork of the Snake River and the Blackfoot River watersheds with additional work occurring throughout the Field Office. Summer in the Upper Snake Field Office provides extensive recreation opportunities including, fishing world famous rivers, and hiking and camping in nearby mountains, forests and National Parks. The office is in Idaho Falls, ID a community of over 70,000. Idaho Falls has all the necessary amenities including a well-served airport. Short term rentals are available in the Idaho Falls area and in nearby Rexburg.

Terms of Employment:

One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting May/June 2025 through August/September 2025 for 16 weeks. The member must complete a minimum of 640 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours. Standard work schedule will be 7 am- 5:30 pm Mon-Thur. Over 80% of work will be performed in the field with the remainder in an office setting.

Program Benefits:

$10,240 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and a $1,956.35 education award upon completion of the 640 hours of service.

The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food, lodging, and off duty transportation. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.

These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network's OYSI program.

Application Instructions

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Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: May/June 2025 through August/September 2025

Length of Term: 16 Weeks (640 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "Bureau of Land Management - Natural Resource Conservation AmeriCorps Member" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Matthew Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org , 208-593-7622 or Aren Eddingsaas at aeddingsaas@blm.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.