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United States Forest Service – Dorena Genetic Resource Center
Tree Breeding Specialist Resource Assistant
1 Position – Cottage Grove, OR
Please respond by AUGUST 23, 2024
Delivering Benefits to a Multicultural Public – Resource Assistant Program
The Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) Dorena Genetic Resource Center (DGRC) is advertising for a Tree Breeding Specialist Resource Assistant (RA). The position will be located at Dorena Genetic Resource Center, a tree improvement and nursery facility on the Umpqua National Forest. This is an 8-month full-time work experience from approximately October 2024 – May 2025.
Created in 1984 and modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, NYC is a non-profit job training and experiential education program for youth and young adults to learn and work in the field of natural resource management. NYC will recruit and hire the selected RA candidates providing personnel and Human Resources HR needs during the placement.
The Position
The Resource Assistant Program is a rigorous and immersive paid internship for individuals interested in Forest Service careers. Resource Assistants (RAs) work with Forest Service staff to complete mission-critical work that demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, and strategic communication. Through direct training, experience, and exposure, RAs gain the tools to launch their natural and cultural resource careers.
Through a partnership with Northwest Youth Corps, the selected Resource Assistant will support the Port-Orford-cedar disease resistance program at Dorena Genetic Resource Center. The selectee will assist with daily operations of a high throughput containerized tree improvement program focused on developing resistance to the non-native pathogen Phytophthora lateralis. This is an immersive professional internship that requires a skillful and confident applicant who can manage a busy workload and learning opportunities with the support of the program coordinator and nursery staff. This position will perform work at the equivalent of a GS-6/7 position in the federal service. Visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/general-schedule/ for more information.
Position Requirements:
Program Benefits
Position Responsibilities will include:
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
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 “Tree Breeding Specialist Resource Assistant” when applying.
Application Deadline: August 23, 2024
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: Individual Placement
Service Dates: October 2024 – May 2025
Length of Term: 8 months/34 weeks
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