Individual Placement - Natural Resource at Michigan Ecological Services Field Office
About The Position
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Michigan Ecological Services Field Office (MIFO) is located in East Lansing, MI. The SCA member will assist biologists with imperiled species conservation efforts. Work will include assisting others in identify best management practices to reduce potential impacts to listed species and further listed species recovery; assisting in imperiled species research projects or habitat improvement projects; and assisting with imperiled wildlife and plant survey efforts (e.g., imperiled butterflies and other pollinators, piping plover, mussel surveys etc.). This position will require coordination with multiple partners (federal and state agencies, NGOs, consultants, conservation organizations). The position will include some field work (about 20% of time) depending on interest of the person selected, and office work (about 80% of the time). This position will also provide assistance on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative programs working to recover the imperiled piping plover. This position will use Geographic Information System tools to help identify potential restoration sites and prepare a summary report. Additionally this work may include preparing outreach materials, compiling other data/reports, and assisting with field surveys.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Some experience with writing reports, data analysis, GIS, field research
- All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger
- Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a professional setting
Responsibilities
- Performs data analysis and prepares objective and complete written reports and other technical documents and make recommendations
- Maintains records of accomplishments and provides accomplishment reports as required by supervisors
- Obtain, review, and evaluate reports, data, scientific literature, and other sources of information
Benefits
- Defensive Drive Training
- Living Allowance: $650/week
- Relocation Allowance: $1,100, paid once
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
