Temporary ACE: Prescribed Fire Member – SE Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex, LA – AmeriCorps Eligible
Job Description
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with USFWS SE LA Refuges Complex, is seeking 1 Prescribed Fire Member to work directly with the SE Louisiana Refuge Complex staff and assist with prescribed fire tasks.
This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic individuals with a background in natural resource conservation, wildland fire suppression, GIS, biological field work and/or related field who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of prescribed fire.
Start Date: February, 2022
End Date: 16 weeks later
**16-week commitment required**
Location: Lacombe, LA
Project Website: For more information about SE Louisiana Refuges please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/big_branch_marsh/About_the_Complex.html
For more information regarding the ACE EPIC Program, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Compensation: Each ACE member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300 /week to cover the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in Refuge housing at no cost for the duration of the term when selected candidate’s residences are greater than 50 miles from the duty station.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 450 hour AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,612.43 upon successful completion of internship service hours. Additional enrollment is required.
Position Description: The Prescribed Fire Technician (PFT) will conduct prescribed burns, including site preparation, and post burn fire effects monitoring. The position will support the USFWS mission of habitat enhancement and maintenance for endangered species through the use of prescribed fire. The PFT will assist on Wildland Fire Suppression. The PFT will also support cross-programmatic activities, such as environmental education, biological field work, Geographic Information Systems mapping, planning, and equipment maintenance.
The selected candidate will develop the following technical and other job skills during their term:
- Practitioner of prescribed fire implementation and fire suppression
- Knowledge of motors, pumps, various equipment, and the associated needed
- Mechanical skills to keep equipment operational
- Use of trailers to haul equipment
- Ignition patterns for safe, manageable fire behavior.
- Use of excel spreadsheets, GIS/map making, and various computer data entry
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be 18-30 years of age (Interns must be 21-30 to apply for any ACE position that requires or anticipates operation of agency or ACE vehicles for duties.)
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required (documentation to be provided upon request)
- Ability to work alone and in a group
- Proficient in English
- Ability to undergo a federal criminal background check is required
- Wearing a clearly visible ACE-EPIC uniform component is required at all times
- Ability to use computer technology to maintain and retrieve information from automated data systems, develop spreadsheets, and use word processing and statistical software programs in order to develop reports.
- Familiarity with geographic information system (GIS), aerial photography and survey techniques, and global positioning systems (GPS).
- Ability to communicate in writing in order to assist in the preparation of wildlife management survey summaries
- Knowledge of the USFWS mission
Preferred:
- Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a degree in wildlife biology, botany, natural resource management, or other related discipline appropriate to this position.
- Education in fire ecology, environmental education, natural resource conservation or related field
- Experience in wildland fire suppression, biological field work, equipment maintenance
- Education and/or experience using Geographic Information Systems, mapping, planning
ACE Emerging Professionals must be willing to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Please note: Marijuana and other controlled substances are not allowed at any time during the performance of duties or while on federal property, regardless of State law or qualified medical marijuana card status.
How to Apply
To Apply: Please submit your resume, unofficial academic transcripts, 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/. ***Academic transcripts are required for verification of related coursework and professional development purposes, as opposed to evaluating prior academic performance. NOTE: Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC USFWS Division Support Specialist, Claire Barnwell, cbarnwell@usaconservation.org or (585) 489-5092. Vaccination Requirement: ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term. EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.310 total views, 0 today