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Wildlife Monitoring Member – J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking one Wildlife Monitoring Member to assist with wildlife monitoring and conservation projects alongside J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Staff. During this term, the ACE members will provide support and assistance under the guidance and direction of FWS staff in support of refuge wildlife biology programs, particularly the recovery of the Sanibel Island Rice Rat.
For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website.
Start Date: Early to mid-July 2024
Estimated End Date: September 2024
*an 18-week minimum commitment is required, approximately 720 hours*
Location Description: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge – Sanibel, FL
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel off the southwest coast of Florida near Fort Myers. The Refuge was established in 1945 to safeguard and enhance the wildlife habitat of Sanibel Island, to protect endangered and threatened species, and to provide feeding, nesting, and roosting areas for migratory birds. The Refuge Complex is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. The Refuge Complex manages over 7,000 acres of mangrove forest, freshwater interior marsh, sub-tropical hardwood hammock, and estuary resources for a variety of fish and wildlife species.
Multiple local, State, and Federal partners are working together to restore Sanibel Island’s unique freshwater interior marshes, which support many species and ecological functions. One such species dependent on this habitat is the Sanibel Island rice rat (Oryzomys palustris sanibeli), an at-risk species endemic to Sanibel Island. This position will contribute significantly to the abundance and habitat preferences of this poorly known species and will provide valuable information for future habitat restoration efforts.
Position Overview: The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge natural resource program is seeking one (1) Wildlife Monitoring Member to assist with wildlife monitoring and conservation projects. The ACE member will gather valuable field experience participating in a multi-partner monitoring project of an at-risk rice rat species; conduct inventory and monitoring of a variety of wildlife species; investigating and planning of habitat restoration activities. The ACE member will assist Refuge natural resource program staff with the following duties:
Primary Duties:
Secondary/Additional Duties:
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes 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 primarily be carried out Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. A flexible work schedule will be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours, including early mornings or late evenings. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. Time off may be granted and requests should be directed to ACE and the USFWS 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 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program, valued up to $2,626.27 upon successful completion of a complete service term and 675hrs.
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 childcare 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 eligibility information on our usaconservation website.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided FWS housing at no cost for the duration of the term.
The refuge station has an RV available which includes internet and utilities. Hiking trails are within walking distance of the accommodations.
Gear Reimbursement: ACE members will have up to $700 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position includes outerwear and field gear, and must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.
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:
Scholarship Funding Opportunity: The selected candidate(s) 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: Work will be conducted in various office and outdoor environments.Fieldwork involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions (e.g., high heat and humidity) for multiple hours at a time, navigating wet and muddy terrain, thick vegetative conditions, and exposure to poisonous plants (e.g., widespread poison ivy), biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The ACE member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE’s online application page for this position on the usaconservation website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC FWS Member Manager, Shannon Borowy. https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1107420.html
ACE values an inclusive workforce – if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!
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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