Individual Placement - Natural Resource Placement at Big Hole National Battlefield

Student Conservation Association•Wisdom, MT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The National Parks Service is currently recruiting one Student Conservation Association member to work within the Natural Resources Program at Big Hole National Battlefield. The individual will support Natural Resource program work through a field-oriented position with potential for some office work, as needed. The member will have the opportunity to gain skills associated with conservation work, natural resource management work, and understanding the National Park Service mission. Work will be primarily within the vegetation program focused on vegetation management, conducting a variety of tasks from invasive species control to vegetation monitoring and restoration, to promote ecosystem health. Members will get the opportunity to assist with the tasks associated with this work, as well as have opportunities to experience and assist other park projects within the Cultural Resources, Interpretation, and Facilities programs. Daily tasks will consist of assisting Natural Resource program staff with various field work and will be based out of the Big Hole National Battlefield.

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.
Willingness to work as a part of a team and/or independently in an outdoor setting.
Willingness to carry and work with and near herbicides.
Reliable Strong focus on attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Driver's License Personal vehicle required.
Physically fit enough to carry a ~30 lb. backpack.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Northwest natural resources and plants
Coursework in biology, botany, natural resources, and a strong interest in conservation
Previous experience using GPS units.
Experience with basic land navigation equipment and/or methods
Experience in presenting informational or educational talks to the public.
Experience teaching and/or leading youth, conservation, reforestation and/or outdoor recreation skills

Responsibilities

Work in a team or independently to treat invasive plants at Big Hole NB.
Survey, identify, map exotic vegetation.
Treat exotic vegetation through hand-pulling, cutting, or herbicide application.
Document treatments and update files and GIS layers Maintain equipment.
Work in a team to monitor vegetation and specific plant species (camas, penstemon, Spalding’s catchfly)
Survey, identify, map native vegetation.
Maintain equipment.
Document and update files
Spread native seed mixes in disturbed areas.
Seed collection
Plant seedlings in disturbed areas
Preparing information (print and/or oral) for sharing with public and co-workers about project work at Nez Perce National Historical Park
Enter data
Document resource findings/activities
Work with other park programs as needed