What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payette National Forest - Watershed Crew AmeriCorps Member position at Northwest Youth Corps?
Idaho Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps 480 Hour
Individual Placement
U.S. Forest Service
Payette National Forest
McCall Ranger District - McCall, Idaho
Position Title: Watershed Crew AmeriCorps Member
Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010
Position Summary:
The Payette National Forest (PNF) watershed department is recruiting one intern beginning May 19, 2025. Summary of work includes doing a variety of watershed related data collection and implementation projects. Examples include but are not limited to, flow permanence surveys, road surveys, stream surveys, beaver dam analogue building, planting and fence building.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific activities include:
- Project Implementation (20%)
- Pre-Project Implementation (20%)
- Data Collection and Monitoring (30%)
- Outdoor Education and Outreach (10%)
- Work With Other Resources such as Timber/Wildlife/Botany (20%)
- Percentages describe the estimated amount of time expected on each task.
Required Qualifications:
- Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
- U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
- Must pass a background/driver check
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to work in strenuous physical environments and carry field packs
- Works well with others
- Desire to learn new skills related to watershed sciences
- Personal transportation
Duty Location:
Duties are performed within the McCall Ranger District, Payette National Forest.
Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025. 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, education award amount of $1,956.35. The position will also include a $194.12 gear reimbursement fund. Housing may be provided.
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 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 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025.
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 https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships
Please select "Payette National Forest - Watershed Crew AmeriCorps Member" when applying.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Officer Matthew Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org or Jennifer Ford at jennifer.ford@usda.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.
