Hydrology Assistant (52 Weeks) - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy • Lakewood, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Hydrology Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. Currently, there is no centralized source of data on the location of groundwater wells in coastal parks. Without this information, the NPS does not know the complete status of freshwater resources and their vulnerability to the effects of rising groundwater tables, sea level rise, and saltwater intrusion. This position will positively impact a number of potential resource evaluation and vulnerability assessment efforts related to groundwater resources to guide management decisions in coastal parks. A first important step will be to identify and attribute the groundwater wells located within these coastal park units, following preexisting workflows and data repository structures developed for an ongoing inventory of groundwater wells being conducted for inland park units. Next, locations evaluated to have high resource concerns and/or vulnerability will be classified for additional real time or periodic monitoring of water level and salinity. These locations may include wells which supply potable water to park units, areas where shallow groundwater supports wildlife and plants, and locations where cultural, historical, or infrastructure resources are being impacted by the changes in groundwater geochemistry due to saltwater intrusion. These efforts will be impactful in better understanding the scope, extent, and severity of saltwater intrusion in coastal park settings, and better inform proactive and protective responses to the impacts this process may have on a broad range of NPS resources.

Requirements

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site.
• The applicant must be available to participate for the entire 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license to drive a government vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Looking for a candidate with a college degree in an earth or environmental sciences field (hydrology, geology, or coastal geomorphology for example) with a strong geospatial and/or database experience or coursework exposure.
• The candidate should be detail oriented and have active knowledge of MS applications (Word and Excel), ArcPro and ArcOnline, and be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have the ability to work both independently as well as within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve with the primary and secondary supervisors to identify sources of information
• Determine attributes to collect and document
• Develop and populate a repository of site information, inventory results, research papers, and other pertinent references
• Develop a spatial database of the information in either an ArcGIS Pro or ArcOnline interface
• Develop and test data collection methods
• Conduct site visits to more than one NPS unit to collect or confirm data or test methods and protocols

Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award : $ 7,395.00 upon successful completion of position
• Weekly Living Allowance: $ 700.00 per week, fixed rate
• Relocation Allowance: $ 450.00 (distributed as a one-time lump sum with first paycheck)
• Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• Free Healthcare Coverage (opt in)
• Childcare Coverage (opt in)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED