Individual Placement - Rare Species Survey at Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Student Conservation Association

8h

About The Position

Spend your spring and summer in Maryland, playing a vital role at Naval Air
Station Patuxent River as a Rare Species Survey Placement. You would perform
crucial tasks in support of our mission.

Requirements

• Driver license required.
• Personal vehicle recommended for commuting.
• Monday-Friday schedule with an estimated 40 hours a week should be expected.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required when volunteers are unable to cover terrapin shifts.
• This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority.
• 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

• Local candidates are preferred due to lack of housing; however, non-local candidates will be considered if they can find their own housing.
• Ideal candidate can work with minimal supervision in areas with poisonous plants and animals, allergens, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.
• Training for all projects will be provided in-house.
• Emergent educational opportunities would be granted as appropriate to the position and as workload allows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate volunteers for Diamondback Terrapin surveys and nest monitoring, 60%
• Conduct surveys for and monitor Monarch butterflies, 25%
• Assist with bat acoustics sampling, 5%
• Conduct Bald Eagle nest/nestling monitoring, 5%
• Assist with environmental education outreach, 5%

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• Weekly living allowance: $600
• One-time travel allowance: $1100; upon successful completion of service
• Public Land Credits are available upon successful completion of this term for members ages 18-30

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed