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In cooperation with The National Park Service and Lake Mead National
Recreation Area (NRA), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Roads
Monitoring and Restoration Intern. The Intern will support roads monitoring
and restoration of disturbances within Lake Mead NRA. The Intern will be
responsible for assisting our Roads Specialist with reporting and managing
conditions along backcountry roads. The Intern will assist with the
management of the division=E2=80=99s backcountry road condition reporting s=
ystem
and database and will assess and report off-road activities and
disturbances, including road barrier conditions, missing or damaged signs,
desert dumping, graffiti, and road conditions. Work will include the use
of a GPS unit and camera to document disturbances and restoration actions
performed. The Intern will work to restore off-road tracks using
hand-tools such as rakes and McLeods; remove graffiti using chemical
remover, chisels, and brushes; and install or repair barriers and signs
using necessary tools and equipment. For certain backcountry disturbance
projects, the Intern may help install plants, watering tubes, or rodent
cages. The Intern will be responsible for assisting with backcountry data
management including GIS, Access, and photo data. The Intern will also be
responsible for helping to manage the backcountry road monitoring volunteer
program including work schedules and data collection.
Other duties may consist of checking backcountry traffic counters, checking
weather stations, picking-up trash. This position will also support
operations at the Lake Mead native plant nursery which includes irrigation
setup and repair, plant propagation, seed collection and processing, weed
removal, and plant plot monitoring.
Compensation and Timeline:
o Living Allowance: $18,700 (allocated biweekly)
o Education Award: $5,775 (May be used for past, present or future
educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans=
)
o No-cost medical, dental and vision benefits provided
o January 2017-December 2017, full time, 40 hours per week including
occasional holidays and weekends
Location:
o Lake Mead NRA (Boulder City, NV). Lake Mead National Recreation area is
located in the Mojave Desert so Intern will be required to wear appropriate
attire to work in an outdoor setting in extreme weather conditions and very
little shade. Outside temperatures can range from below 32=C2=B0F in the w=
inter
to over 120=C2=B0 in the summer. Intern may be exposed to poisonous or
irritating plants that may cause skin irritations. Intern may come in
contact with spiders, lizards, scorpions, insects, and other hazardous
wildlife. Intern will be required to wear all necessary safety equipment to
perform duties. Work will occur in remote areas on uneven terrain and
various elevation gains. Intern may be exposed to direct sun, wind, dust,
and rain.
Physical Demands
o Lift up to 50 pounds of material or power equipment;
o Bend, lift, pull, and push;
o Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time ;
o Walk for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying equipment; and
o Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season).
Qualifications:
o Bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in recreation/wilderness management, natural re=
sources,
or related field desired;
o Ability to drive 4×4 vehicle, and navigate in the backcountry using maps
and GPS units;
o Ability to use ArcGIS software such as ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox,
ArcMobile, and ArcPad;
o Ability to use GPS units such as Garmins, Mesas, and Trimbles to collect
data;
o Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs;
o Ability to do physical labor in the backcountry;
o Motivated to learn about the park=E2=80=99s resources;
o Ability to communicate with park staff in an appropriate manner in
written and verbal form;
o Must pass a federal background check; and
o Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education
Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time
education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)
and federal criminal background checks, (4) adhere to the rules,
regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service
Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the
Member Service Agreement.
How to Apply:
Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
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G&req=3D2017-ACI-001
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