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Northwest Youth Corps
AmeriCorps 480-Hour Individual Placement
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Dalles Lock and Dam; The Dalles, OR
Position Title: Natural Resource Stewardship AmeriCorps Member – 480 Hours
Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 21EDBDC0010041
Position Summary:
The Dalles Lock and Dam is recruiting two (2) 480-Hour Natural Resources Steward AmeriCorps Members that could begin as early as May and go through September 2024. Exact dates of terms are negotiable. The positions will support recreation, interpretation, natural resources, and wildlife habitat management and restoration in the Mid-Columbia region near The Dalles, Oregon. As a natural resource steward, you would assist with management of natural resources at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) lands along the Columbia River between The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam in both Washington and Oregon.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Major duties are related to assisting USACE staff in natural resource management and related activities at the locations described above. Specific activities include:
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: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Duty Location:
Duties are performed within and along The Dalles Pool (between The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam). You will report daily to The Dalles Dam natural resource office east of The Dalles, OR. Public transportation opportunities are limited, and you must arrange your own transportation to and from the office. Occasionally, this position may require use of your vehicle (miles reimbursable) during duty hours and use of your own computer for data entry and administrative tasks.
Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (480-hours, 12 weeks), starting May/June through September 2024. (Dates of service are flexible to accommodate applicant availability.) The members must complete a minimum of 480 service hours by the end of their term. The members 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 $1,824.07.
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 background check.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2024
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: AmeriCorps Individual Placement
Service Dates: June – September 2024. The starting date is negotiable to accommodate applicant schedules.
Length of Term: 12 Weeks (minimum of 480 Hours)
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 “US Army Corps of Engineers – The Dalles 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 Abi Snow at abigails@nwyouthcorps.org and 541-654-4704 or Bethany Rittenhouse at 541-506-8471 and Bethany.L.Rittenhouse@usace.army.mil
All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.
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