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
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