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Ecological Monitoring Technician

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is seeking two Ecological Monitoring Technicians to support the Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests Wildfire Crisis Strategy and Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration (CFLRP) Programs. The technicians will work closely with Ecology program staff across both forests to help collect and review ecological monitoring data related to forest health, threatened whitebark pine, invasive species and fire effects. The technicians will primarily be responsible for assisting in data collection for monitoring efforts and will be expected to plan and carry out the assignments independently.

The work will occur almost entirely in the field and will require travel from the duty station to field sites up to 5 hours away. Camping may be required for field sites that are further away. When in the field, there may be regular and recurring exposure to inclement weather conditions. Work may require special safety precautions and/or protective clothing and equipment. The ecological monitoring technicians will be part of a crew of 4-5 seasonals with various levels of experience and expertise.

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: June 10th, 2024

Estimated End Date: October 26th, 2024

Location Details/Description: Wenatchee, WA. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Colville National Forest.

Covering a large portion of central Washington up to the Canadian border, Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests encompass incredible vistas and countless recreational opportunities.

For more information about Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/okawen/about-forest

For more information about Colville National Forest please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/colville/about-forest/about-area

Position Overview: These positions will assist the Eastern Washington ecology program and other Forest Service programs and research entities, as appropriate, in collecting monitoring data to support the Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests. This includes stand-level vegetation monitoring of trees, understory vegetation, and fuels, and deploying acoustic recording units and carrying out habitat monitoring for white headed woodpecker and northern goshawk. Projects may also include whitebark pine and cultural plant monitoring and investigating the impacts of wilderness wildfire and/or past fuels treatments.

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.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $740/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. The living allowance is a fixed rate determined by the USFS and ACE and is not flexible.

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. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or the USFS.

Housing Assistance: ACE Members will be eligible for reimbursable housing assistance up to $100 per week. The ACE Member will only be reimbursed for approved and demonstrated housing expenses.

Relocation Assistance: ACE members will have access to up to $500 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

Qualifications

Required:

• Some college education (or currently enrolled in) in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Natural Resources or a related program of study and/or experience in forestry, rangeland, or other ecological data collection techniques.
• Ability to navigate over rough and steep terrain while visiting project field sites, including considerable hiking, stooping, bending, and potentially climbing. Position may also require lifting and carrying of moderately heavy items, such as equipment and samples that weigh less than 50 pounds.
• Willingness to camp or sleep in remote locations and/or basic accommodations for up to 8 days at a time.
• Willingness to travel from duty station to locations up to 5 hours away for work.
• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Preferred:

• Recent completion of a bachelor's degree in natural resources, environmental science, ecology, forestry, or a similar program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of tree and plant identification.
• Familiarity with or experience in common forestry, range, botany, or other ecological data collection methods.
• Some experience with field data collection applications and/or programs such as Avenza, Survey 123, and ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Experience with GPS or compass and map navigation to remote "off-trail" locations.
• Experience driving a 4WD vehicle on rough, narrow dirt or gravel roads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including working on a diverse team with members with different levels of experience and background knowledge.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing situations, including inclement weather, team dynamics, and schedules.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The 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 the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. 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 Program Manager, Jack Hall at jhall@usaconservation.org .

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.