Park Ranger Individual Placement - Grants Field Station BLM

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps • Albuquerque, NM

15d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Park Ranger Individual Placement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Grants Field Station/El Malpais Ranger Station, working with the Rio Puerco Field Office (RPFO). The role involves stewarding public lands and providing meaningful job experience for young professionals. The intern will work with BLM Staff, gaining mentorship in Recreation and Visitor Services, Youth, and Interpretation programs. Opportunities include trail maintenance, kiosk development, route designations, interpretation, and Recreation Area Management Plan development. Interns may also gain experience in grant writing and budgeting. Cross-training with other BLM programs like wildlife, range, and forestry is available to understand the agency's Multiple Use Sustained Yield Mandate. Administrative duties include data collection, report writing, and communication with BLM and RMYC staff. This position is managed through RMYC and includes regular check-ins and life skills training, with additional training opportunities provided by the host program or external sources. As an AmeriCorps member, the individual will not serve in any supervising or staff roles.

Requirements

• Must be 18-30 years old as of the position start date.
• Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Must complete a pre-employment National Service Criminal History Check and fingerprint scan.
• Must be truthful in all statements regarding criminal history.
• Cannot be registered or required to be registered on any state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.
• Cannot be convicted of murder.
• Must have an insurable driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a High School Diploma, equivalent diploma (G.E.D.), or agree to obtaining one prior to using the Segal Education Award.
• Must be capable of completing the entire length of the service term, including make up hours if necessary.
• Must be comfortable working outside and performing fieldwork for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Must have experience working as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well with others in a professional setting.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period.
• Must have great attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative and work independently with periodic check-ins.
• Must participate in one service event that benefits the community.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates are preferred.
• Experience with full-bench trail construction and maintenance.
• Alternate experience, such as agriculture, landscaping, or other skills from similar fields.
• Chainsaw and/or crosscut experience (B-Faller or FAL2 preferred but not required).
• Strong project management, written and oral skills.
• Volunteer coordination and public relations skills.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (conservation management, environmental science, biology, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work with host site staff, other individual placements, and conservation corps crews on the construction and maintenance of multi-use trails.
• Use hand tools to construct bench, clear corridor, and build features such as crib walls and drain dips.
• Use crosscut saws to perform logouts of Wilderness and non-Wilderness trails.
• Monitor volunteer groups and agency partners on the implementation of various projects across the district.
• Inspect trails post construction to ensure consistency with trail specifications.
• Maintain and install trailhead structures, such as signage.
• Track miles of trail improved and acres of land improved, along with other notable project work, for biweekly RMYC reports.
• Assist with BLM data collection, including monitoring and field surveys.
• Work with host site staff on the construction, maintenance, and management of developed recreation sites.
• Implement site improvements for campgrounds, trailheads, and other recreation facilities.
• Maintain and service recreational infrastructure including restrooms and amenities.
• Perform wildfire and flood damage restoration.
• Assist with all levels of recreation management.
• Serve as a project lead for projects and improvements.
• Support the management and development of recreation and educational nature interpretive programs.
• Work within the visitor center and assist with visitor contact.
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing, organization, invoicing, and reporting.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing environment.

Benefits

• Biweekly Stipend of $1,440 (Equivalent of $18.00/hour over 80 hours)
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award scholarship of $1,922.70 upon successful completion of term of service.
• Childcare benefits through the AmeriCorps Childcare Program may be available.
• Healthcare coverage is available to all AmeriCorps members at no cost to the member.
• 4 paid Not Scheduled Days.
• Time off in excess of assigned not scheduled days will require make up work or a stipend reduction.
• RMYC observes all National holidays and are considered approved paid days off.
• Student loan forbearance and interest payments are available for qualifying loans.
• Public Lands Hiring Authority status.

What This Job Offers

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