Payette National Forest - Engineering Technician AmeriCorps Member

Idaho Conservation Corps – AmeriCorps 680 Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Forest Service

Payette National Forest

Council Ranger District - Council, Idaho

Position Title: Engineering Technician AmeriCorps Member

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 21EDBDC0010041

Position Summary:

The Council Ranger District, Payette National Forest is recruiting one 680-hour Engineering Technician AmeriCorps Member from June 2024 through August 2024. The incumbent will be paired with a permanent Forest Service Engineer to inspect construction projects, roads, and other structures on National Forest lands. This position will typically work four ten-hour days per week (Monday through Thurs).

Duties and Responsibilities:

The member will shadow engineering employees as they perform their duties. These duties will include inspecting construction projects, surveying roads, inspecting timber sale contracts, inspecting road and trail bridges, and performing sign maintenance. Other tasks may include filing and other light office work. The hire can expect moderately strenuous activity including walking in rough and uneven terrain and utilizing hand tools for road maintenance. Time will be spent: 70%-monitoring/evaluating road/facility conditions, 10%-surveying AOP/bridge sites, 10%-planting native species on disturbed construction sites, 10%-data entry.

Required Qualifications:

· Willingness to work as part of a small team.

· Current driver’s license.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs.

· Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience reading maps and attention to detail.

· Previous experience using GPS units.

Duty/Housing Location:

Duties are performed out of the Council Ranger District Council, Idaho. Housing is provided in bunkhouses with a common kitchen and shared bedrooms located in Council.

Terms of Employment:

Each AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting June through August 2024. The member must complete a minimum of 680 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:

$8,500 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and upon successful completion of program requirements (680-hours), education award amount of $2,626.27. This position also includes a gear funding stipend of $194.12.

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.

These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network’s OYSI and EAP program.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: June 2024 – August 2024

Length of Term: 17 Weeks (minimum of680 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/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select” Payette National Forest – Engineering Technician AmeriCorps Member” when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Idaho Conservation Corps/Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Matt Schlegel at or Desiree Olson at desiree.olson@usda.govor William Perry at William.perry@usda.gov

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

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

Job Types: Internship, Temporary

Pay: $9,680.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• McCall, ID: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person