Deadline: March 9
Summer 2012 – The Army Corps of Engineers is currently recruiting for a position that will support wildlife and natural resources management at Army Corps Lands in the Willamette Valley Region. This person
will assist with management of natural resources at the 13 reservoirs in the Willamette Valley Region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Major duties are related to monitoring and management of wildlife resources and habitat,including
Western Pond Turtle. Duties may also include assistance with prairie restoration, plant inventories,
regular watering of restoration outplantings, data entry and writing reports. The individual will coordinate
closely with the Army Corps natural resources managers and biological staff but after aninitial training
period will often work independently.
Required Qualifications:
Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
Willingness to work independently in an outdoor setting
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
Must be comfortable riding in and working from a boat
Experience reading maps and attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude
Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
Current Driver’s license and ability to pass a defensive driving test
Willingness to submit to a government back ground survey.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of Northwest natural resources, wildlife and plants.
Coursework in biology and strong interest in biology and conservation
Previous experience using GPS units and ArcView GIS
Duty location:
Will report daily to Army Corps office at Fern Ridge Lake. Incumbent must arrange their own
transportation to and from the office. Public transportation opportunities are limited. Field sites may
include any of the thirteen reservoirs that make up the Willamette Valley Project.
Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will serve a term of service (length dependant on commitment of hours),
starting by May 23rd 2012. Starting date, hours and times is negotiable. Time commitment is a minimum
of 450 hours over three to four months.
Program Benefits:
$3,200living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis, a $1,468 education award upon completion of the
450 hours of service and/or position requirements. The living allowance and education award are
taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own housing and food. Service eligibility is
contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.
To Apply:
Please visit http://www.nwyouthcorps.org/americorps_all_positions.html and click on “Apply Now” next to
the Army Corps of Engineers position listing. If you have questions about the position, please contact
Roberta Swift at 541-461-2869 or roberta.swift[at]usace.army.mil. If you have AmeriCorps related
questions, contact Kendra Henry at 541-349-7513 or kendrah[at]nwyouthcorps.org.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 9, 2012 or until a suitable applicant is f