John Day Lock and Dam – Natural Resource Steward AmeriCorps Member

Northwest Youth Corps - AmeriCorps 480-Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

John Day Lock & Dam

Rufus, OR

Position Title : Natural Resource Stewardship AmeriCorps Member - 480 Hours

Grant Program : OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 22EDBDC0020053

Position Summary :

John Day Dam is recruiting two (2) 480-hour AmeriCorps members starting between April and June of 2025

until the end of September 2025. The Member will support Natural Resource Management on Army Corps

lands at the John Day Lock & Dam. Major duties are related to assisting personnel in recreation, natural

resource management, and related activities at the John Day Lock & Dam.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Major duties are related to assisting personnel in recreation, natural resource management, and related activities

at the John Day Lock & Dam. The member will assist in the following :

• Natural resource maintenance and conservation projects, including invasive species removal (40%)
• Park and Recreation Site Management (40%)
• Development of Visitor Features for Public Education and Interpretive Services (20%)

Please note percentages describe the estimated time allocated to each task over the course of the AmeriCorps

term.

All work under this AmeriCorps term shall be performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, "U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual," and FED-OSHA regulations. EM 385-1-1 can be

downloaded from :

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

cultural relevance of landmarks

Duty Location :

Member will report daily to the USACE Ranger office at John Day Lock & Dam (Interstate 84 Exit 109, Rufus,

Oregon 97050, in the Ranger Office). Incumbent must arrange their own transportation to and from the office.

No public transportation opportunities.

Terms of Employment :

The AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (480-hours, 12 weeks), starting April to June through

no later than the end of September. (Dates of service are flexible to accommodate applicant availability.) The

member must complete a minimum of 480 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.

Program Benefits :

7,680 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and upon successful completion of program requirements,

an education award amount of a $1,956.35. Additionally, there is a reimbursement fund of $52.50 available for

relevant training during the member term.

The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food.

Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.

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

Application Instructions

Application Deadline : Open Until Filled

Interviews : Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position : Individual Placement

Service Dates : Start dates from April to June. End no later than the end of September. The starting date is

negotiable to accommodate applicant schedules.

Length of Term : 12 Weeks (minimum of 480 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

Please select "John Day Lock and Dam - Natural Resource Steward AmeriCorps Member" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator

Molly Babcock at or , or Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist

Sylvia Gentilcore at l or .

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.

Salary : $195,635