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Summary
American Conservation Experience, a Nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking one Biological Program Support Member to contribute to biological surveys and conservation projects alongside Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) staff.
For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1083073
Start Date: Mid/late May or early June *Flexible start date available.
Estimated End Date: November/December *28 weeks after the anticipated start date.
*A 28-week commitment required*
Location Details/Description: Stationed at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Brussels, Illinois
Two Rivers NWR manages 9,225 acres of floodplain habitat around the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The refuge headquarters, including a visitor contact station and office building, is located in Brussels, Illinois. The refuge manages a variety of floodplain habitats, including seasonal wetlands, forests, grasslands, side channels, and river islands. The refuge was established to provide habitat for migratory birds and attracts millions of waterbirds annually. In addition, the refuge supports federally listed species including several bats and decurrent false aster, a floodplain plant endemic to the Illinois River watershed.
For more information about Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/two-rivers
Position Overview: The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This position will help the FWS realize the mission at Two Rivers NWR by supporting the refuge biology program. The biology program is essential to ensure that we are providing and maintaining quality habitat for a variety of wildlife species that depend on Two Rivers NWR.
The member will provide support and assistance under the guidance and direction of FWS staff in the following tasks grouped by the percent of time the member will spend on a set of tasks:
WILDLIFE, VEGETATION, AND DATA MANAGEMENT (Primary duties, 70%)
PUBLIC USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (Secondary duties, 25%)
GENERAL TEAM ASSISTANCE (less than 5%)
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promote exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
Schedule: Duties will typically be carried out between 8:00am and 4:30pm Central, Monday – Friday, typically 5 days/week (5/8s). Work hours may vary. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. A flexible work schedule may be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours including on weekends and/or holidays. Time off may be granted and requests should be directed to ACE and the FWS for approval.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program, valued up to $3,447.50 upon successful completion of a complete service term and 900 hrs.
Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.
Qualifying Child Care Coverage: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage. Additional enrollment steps are required.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online: https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in housing on-site provided by the FWS at no cost for the duration of the term. The Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge is located near the town of Brussels, Illinois where a general store offers basic amenities. The town of Brussels is at the southern end of a peninsula bounded by the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. As a result, the fastest route to access larger grocery stores and shopping requires a ferry ride either on the Brussels Ferry or the Golden Eagle Ferry. The Brussels Ferry is free to ride and connects drivers with Route 100 in Illinois. The Golden Eagle Ferry costs $17 for a round-trip and connects drivers with St. Peters/St. Charles, Missouri. Both ferry options are a short drive from the refuge housing. Bridges crossing both rivers can be used but add considerable drive time. There are no rideshare services available in the town of Brussels.
Gear Reimbursement: Gear required for field work such as waders, knee boots, gloves, etc., will be purchased by the refuge for the member. ACE members will also have access to up to $200 to be used for eligible relocation expenses such as socks, boots, outerwear etc. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include FWS ATV/UTV, MOCC (Motorboat Operator Certification Course), canoe/kayak, and/or chainsaw courses, and Illinois State pesticide applicator training.
Scholarship Funding Opportunity: The selected candidate for this position will be eligible to apply for ACE’s Access and Inclusion Scholarship. This is a $500 scholarship which is intended to make participation in ACE positions more accessible to individuals who are underrepresented in the conservation field. Scholarship recipients will be able to allocate this funding to financial need(s) of their choosing. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE members may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources. Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge is located in the great rivers confluence region. Summer ambient temperatures can vary between high 90’s to 50 degrees during summer days, with humidity regularly over 50%. The heat and humidity in the floodplain can be intense and hot.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the FWS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the FWS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the FWS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to FWS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1083073
*Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time.*
EEO: Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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