Biology Support Member - Southwest Florida Gulf Coast Refuge Complex

American Conservation Experience - Staff•Immokalee, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 Biology Support Member to contribute as Biological Support alongside Southwest Florida Gulf Coast Refuge Complex Staff. During this term, the ACE member will provide support and assistance under the mentorship of FWS staff to contribute to critically needed management activities on two National Wildlife Refuges in Southwest Florida: the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Position Overview: The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This position will help FWS realize that mission at the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast Refuge Complex. 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.

Requirements

Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
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). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.
Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
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.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website.

Nice To Haves

Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a Biological Sciences degree or related field of study and/or have relevant experience.
Knowledge of biological fieldwork such as wildlife telemetry, monitoring sea turtles, plant identification, and conducting various wildlife surveys.
Willing to assist with lethal wildlife control activities to minimize sea turtle nest depredation and control exotic invasive species.
Prior GPS and GIS experience is preferred.
Have personal transportation means. No public transportation is available due to remote living and working conditions. A work vehicle is provided by USFWS for official government use only.
Tolerant of heat, biting insects and the presence of venomous snakes and poisonous plants in the field.

Responsibilities

Biological surveys, inventories and other monitoring projects
Inventory and treatment of invasive plants and animals
Public outreach, data collection and data entry
Refuge management activities such as equipment/facility maintenance and trail clearing

Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $645/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
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 and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general eligibility information on our website.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided FWS housing in a shared bunkhouse setting on the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge at no cost for the duration of the term.
Gear Reimbursement: ACE members will have up to $200 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position includes boots, pants, outerwear, etc., and must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include completion of the federal Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC), and ATV/UTV Certification Course.

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