Hydrology Member - Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge and Beltrami Wildlife Management Area

EPIC • Middle River, MN

2d

About The Position

This position will assist with data collection, analysis, research, and summarization related to peatland restoration actions.. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in other activities on the refuge and in the Wildlife Management Area. The primary duties will focus on surface and groundwater quantity and quality monitoring. This work will entail servicing, maintaining, and assisting in installation of water measurement equipment. An important element will be utilizing software systems and programs used to collect, communicate, and record the data. Also, collecting water quality samples for laboratory testing, including preserving and shipping to the lab for analysis will be part of the assigned duties. Vegetation data will also be collected at the sampling sites to record plant species present. 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.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as natural resource, biology, ecology, hydrology or a related subject.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS programs.
• Willingness to ensure quality of the data collected and accept guidance from supervisor and other staff.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of trailering or willingness to learn and comfortability with operating boats and UTVs .

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, analysis, research, and summarization related to peatland restoration actions
• Participate in other activities on the refuge and in the Wildlife Management Area
• Focus on surface and groundwater quantity and quality monitoring
• Service, maintain, and assist in installation of water measurement equipment
• Utilize software systems and programs used to collect, communicate, and record the data
• Collect water quality samples for laboratory testing, including preserving and shipping to the lab for analysis
• Collect vegetation data at the sampling sites to record plant species present

Benefits

• Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $880/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.
• Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided FWS housing and MN DNR housing at $322/month for the duration of the term, located at Agassiz NWR and Norris Camp.
• 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 Defensive Driving, ATV/UTV, motor and non-motorized boat certification.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern