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Fremont-Winema National Forest - Biological Technician (Weeds) Internship

Northwest Youth Corps
Individual Placement
U.S. Forest Service
Fremont-Winema Nations Forest
Chiloquin, Silver Lake Ranger Districts – Chiloquin, Silver Lake, Oregon
 
Position Title: Biological Technician (Weeds) Individual Placement
 
Position Summary:
The Fremont-Winema National Forest is recruiting 6 individual placements, beginning June through September 2023 (12 weeks) – 6 individual placements between the Silver Lake Ranger District and Chiloquin Ranger District. The incumbents will be paired with another intern and coordinate with Botany staff to survey, document, map, and treat noxious weed infestations in areas burned in 2021 fire season. This position will typically work four ten-hour days per week (Monday through Thurs).
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Members will map and document any new invasive plant populations located and record the spread of any pre-existing populations. Surveys will also identify any unique vulnerable habitats and assess how plant communities are recovering from disturbance. The member will collect data using tablets, GIS applications and paper survey forms. Treatment will be completed by members on small to medium populations as time allows. Treatment methods will include manual removal as well as application of herbicide dependent on individual qualifications (training may be available). The member’s time will be spent inventorying, documenting, and mapping noxious weeds (60%) – Treating noxious weeds (30%) –Miscellaneous work (10%).
 
Required Qualifications:
·        Willingness to work as part of a small team and occasionally alone
·        Valid state driver’s license.
·        Good written and verbal communication skills.
·        Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs and to perform manual treatments using hand tools
·        Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
 
Desired Qualifications:
·        Previous experience using GPS and GIS
·        Noxious weed and plant identification
·        Strong interest in resource management
·        An apprentice or public herbicide applicators license (Training may be available.)
 
 
Duty Location:
Duties are performed within the Silver Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Bly, and Chiloquin Ranger Districts. Housing is available in Silver Lake and Chiloquin, either in bunkhouses or shared living within a house depending on the location. Both options would have a common kitchen and shared bedrooms.
 
 
 Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting June 2023 through September 2023. 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:
·        Weekly stipend of approximately $640/week for a total living allowance of $7,680, prorated on a pay period (monthly) basis
·        $1,718.25 education award upon completion of the 480 hours of service.
·        The incumbent will receive training in CPR/First Aid & defensive driving.
 
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.
 
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Kate Sanders at kates@nwyouthcorps.org or Erin Rentz at erin.rentz@usda.gov.


Application Instructions
 
Application Deadline: April 2023
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: AmeriCorps Individual Placement
Service Dates: June 2023 – September 2023
Length of Term: 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/jobs/  

 
The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.