Individual Placement-Alaska-Restoration (Hydrology/Engineering)
About The Position
As a crew member you will work with Forest Service hydrologists, civil engineers, fisheries biologists and ecologists implementing a stream restoration project on the Chugach National Forest. This is a multi-disciplinary position that will have opportunities to gain experience with a variety of natural resource fields such as hydrology, engineering, fisheries, and botany. Successful applicant will be working within both an active construction site and mining area. This position is an opportunity to develop skills in implementing stream restoration techniques. Experience in engineering survey and layout, surface and groundwater monitoring, upland and wetland vegetation is desirable but not required. Established methods, techniques, and procedures are being utilized and can be taught. The project site is accessed via driving, hiking both on and off trail, wading in and crossing stream, and mountain biking. The field conditions often include wet and inclement weather, working around heavy equipment, working in bear country, and hiking in uneven terrain.
Requirements
- Ability to traverse difficult terrain
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Interest/experience in stream restoration, hydrology, and/or civil engineering
- Interest/experience in survey techniques
Nice To Haves
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability and interest in learning
- Ability to work independently
Responsibilities
- Ability to work within established safety protocols on active construction site
- Assist with set up and utilization of RTK Survey unit
- Assist with taking grade shots
- Assist with marking and recording control points, grade points
- Assist with providing directions to contracted equipment operators
- Assist project leads with construction contract administration
- Assist with mapping infrastructure
- Assist with adult anadromous salmonid escapements
- Assist with informational and education visits to project site
- Assist SCA vegetation crew with revegetation efforts at the project site
Benefits
- $450/week living allowance
- $310/month housing allowance
- $1,300 travel stipend
- $500 duty-related reimbursements for gear
- Bear Safety
- Defensive Driving Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
