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Summary
American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE), is seeking ONE AQUATIC RESOURCE MEMBER to work directly alongside LAKE Aquatic Resource Management staff to assist with water quality monitoring at popular recreation sites within the park.
Start Date: Summer, 2024
Estimated End Date: 3 years after start date
* A 13-week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, Nevada
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is headquartered in Boulder City in the arid environment of Southern Nevada. Swim, boat, hike, cycle, camp and fish at America's first and largest national recreation area. With striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters, this year-round playground spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes. See the Hoover Dam from the waters of Lake Mead or Lake Mohave, or find solitude in one of the park's nine wilderness areas.
For more information regarding Lake Mead National Recreation Area, please visit the NPS website: www(dot)nos.gov/lake/index(dot)htm
Position Overview: The Aquatic Resources Technician will primarily work on monitoring water quality at popular recreation sites within Lake Mead National Recreation Area to support interagency partnerships and emerging issues related to ongoing drought in the Southwestern United States. Secondary duties will include assisting in surveys and monitoring of aquatic invasive species to address prevention and containment goals for these species. This is a 3-year, full-time position headquartered in Boulder City, NV.
Primary duties include collecting water quality data at strategic lake locations in collaboration with interagency partners to track changes with fluctuating lake levels, collection of water bacterial samples at high use beaches and hot springs to protect public health and monitor for hazardous algae blooms. Additional duties may include assisting other personnel with survey, monitoring, and/or management of aquatic invasive species, including plants and animals. There will also be opportunities to aid with other wildlife and vegetation monitoring projects for the park and to interact with staff from multiple agencies, including federal, state, and local.
The ACE Fellow will collaborate with NPS staff in planning work activities, working with all natural resource branches (wildlife, aquatics, and vegetation). This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
Schedule:Work will be 40 hours a week. Daily schedule is flexible based on sampling requirements and team preferences. Field work days may require longer days or early starts.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $924/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online: https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or Lake Mead NRA
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:
Physical Demands
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE Member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The Member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/Members or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
To Apply: 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 for this position at the ACE Epic Job board. 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 EPIC NPS Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, Emanuel Aragon Cruz at ecruz(at)usaconservation(dot)org.
EEO: Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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$19k-26k (estimate)
05/22/2024
05/22/2029