Bureau of Land Management - Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring Individual Placement

Northwest Youth Corps – 640 Hour

Individual Placement

Bureau of Land Management - Boise District

Boise, ID – 16 Weeks

Position Title: Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring Individual Placement (640 Hours)

Position Summary:

The Four Rivers Field Office of Boise District BLM is recruiting one, 640-hour Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring Individual Placement beginning August 3, 2026 through November 20, 2026 (start and end dates are flexible depending on availability). Work would occur within the Snake River Plain focusing on habitat inventory, exclosure repair and monitoring for the threatened species Slickspot Peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum). Completion of this work would benefit a broad array of plant and wildlife species while increasing opportunity for restoration and other multiple use activities throughout the Snake River Plain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

• Presence/absence of slickspot peppergrass habitat, slick spots, using tablets with Survey123 and Field Maps software and uploading data to ArcPro. (40%)
• Fenceline mapping and repair and photo monitoring of Habitat Enhancement Area (HEA) and Ecological Restoration Area (ERA) exclosures throughout Snake River Plain (40%)
• Rangeland Trend monitoring, restoration work, and other types of work commonly completed by seasonal employees (20%)
• Team leadership skills – Self-starter with Ability to oversee day-to-day operations while engaging in work with crews; monitor crew performance and report out on metrics; motivate team members; listen to team members' feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts; create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Science based degree or course work preferably in Botany or Wildlife with GIS ArcPro knowledge
• Effective communicator and ability to be a leader and work with a team

Desired Qualifications:

• ArcPro experience or course work
• Survey123, or Field Maps
• Outdoor aficionado and public land steward
• Experience with driving primitive roads
• Personal transportation to work site
• Preference given to local applicants

Duty Location:

Duties are performed within Boise District Office which is within the city of Boise.

Terms of Employment:

One individual placement will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting August 3, 2026 through November 20, 2026 (start and end dates are flexible depending on availability). The individual placement must complete a minimum of 640 service hours by the end of their term.

Program Benefits:

$10,240 living allowance, plus a housing fund of $3,000, dispersed on a monthly basis over the 16-week term. This position also includes a $500 gear reimbursement fund.

The living allowance is taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food.

Application Instructions

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Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: August 3, 2026 - November 20, 2026 (start and end dates are flexible depending on availability)

Length of Term: 16 Weeks (640 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "Bureau of Land Management - Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring Individual Placement" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Deparment, interns@nwyouthcorps.org, 208-593-7622 or Bureau of Land Management Botanist, Gillian Wigglesworth at gwiggles@blm.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).