Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit conservation corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking ONE Water Quality Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Member to monitor and protect significant natural resources in National Parks as part of the NPS Appalachian Highlands Inventory and Monitoring Network (APHN).
This is a year long position with the NPS Appalachian Highlands Inventory and Monitoring Network (APHN) where the ACE member will serve as a member of a team that conducts field-oriented natural resources monitoring. Fieldwork will be in National Park Service units in four southeastern states (KY, NC, TN, and VA). These are large natural resource parks protecting some of the most significant ecosystems in the Southern Appalachians, including cliff-lined river gorges (Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River), and montane forests (Blue Ridge Parkway).
Start Date: June 6, 2022 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
End Date: June 5, 2023 (or 52 weeks after start date)
*a 52-week commitment is required*
Location: APHN headquarters, Oneida, TN
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $380/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. While traveling for projects, accommodations will include motels and park housing; reimbursable travel expenses are covered by the ACE.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or the NPS.
AmeriCorps: This opportunity may be eligible for a 1700-hour ($6,345.00) AmeriCorps Education Award Upon Successful Completion of membership service hours. Additional enrollment steps are required.
Qualifications: Entry level. See full position description.
For full position announcement and to apply visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/760985.html.
Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page linked above. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS National Recruitment Specialist, Victoria Yee, at vyee@usaconservation.org.