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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   our website . This position is located in Albuquerque, NM.  Information about Albuquerque and the Albuquerque area can be found at   Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position will be responsible for maintaining Habitat Stamp Projects (HSP) within the Rio Puerco Field Office to include wildlife waters, livestock enclosures for riparian values, and other fence modifications to help with safe passage of wildlife in key corridors/areas.  This position will aid in project development to include planning, designing, installing, and reporting. The individual(s) will also assist the wildlife biologist in inventorying proposed project locations for the presence of Sensitive Species Habitat.  The individual(s) will also assist with data clean-up and organization of project files to input in the national database.  Travel Required 25% or less - As needed. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Position Title:                Crew Member (Botany or Soils Emphasis) Position Type:               Full-time, temporary, 23 weeks Location:                        Las Cruces or Carlsbad, NM Living Stipend:             $520/week (Las Cruces), $600/week (Carlsbad) Benefits:                        Paid training; camp rate food allowance; AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907.50 upon satisfactory completion of term Hiring Benefits:           Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency.  Program Dates:           July 2019-December 2019 Southwest Conservation Corps’s Mission It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.  For more information, visit www.sccorps.org . Botany Crew Member’s Responsibilities Provides botanical expertise to the crew lead and soils crew member while on plot, as well as to the project as a whole; completes the species inventory the majority of the time.  Maintains and tracks botanical specimens of known and unknown species throughout the field season and keep records updated as needed.  Continues to learn the local flora from the crew lead and local resources and builds botanical knowledge. The botany crew member should be passionate about the botanical world and have a willingness to share that knowledge with the crew lead and fellow soils crew member. Soils Crew Member’s Responsibilities Provides expertise on soils and soils-forming mechanisms that occur on and near plot to help characterize the site.  The soils crew member will complete the soil stability protocol and the soil pit characterization the majority of the time.  Works closely with the crew lead to discuss and come to consensus of which ecological site or soil series the plot falls on. Maintains specimens and records of unique soils throughout the field office to develop and maintain a unique soil library for the field office.  Provides guidance on soil texturing techniques to the crew lead and fellow botany crew member.  Assists the crew with vegetation monitoring. Minimal Qualifications: College Graduate (Bachelor’s, at minimum) with degree in ecology, botany, plant ecology, plant biology, plant systematics, natural resource management or a related field. Eligible to accept a 900-hour service term with Americorps Aged between 21 and 30 (civilian) or 35 (veteran) years upon hire With U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence and associated identification, including an image of a signed social security card AND another acceptable primary form of documentation Ability to produce identification as stipulated by I-9 upon hire Valid US driver's license and insurable driving record Ability to pass Conservation Legacy’s background checks Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period. The applicant must be able to maneuver and operate in a mixture of office and fieldwork. Physically capable of standing and walking (at a minimum 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds, in upwards of 100 degree (F) heat while maintaining a cheery to neutral attitude. Experience and willingness to spending multiple days (1-6 days at a time) car-camping in remote areas; familiarity or willingness to learn and adhere to best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles Willingness to spend several hours per day and/or per week riding in, navigating, and driving a work vehicle on- and off-highway. Ability to work in and respond to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, monsoonal rains, and hazardous wildlife (i.e. rattlesnakes, scorpions) Current or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and Defensive Driver Training certificates Preferred Qualifications (Botany emphasis):  At least 1 to 2 years of experience using taxonomic keys to identify plants to species in the field, from photos, and from pressed specimens. Familiarity with New Mexico flora in general and Flora Neomexicana III is preferred. Experience with Floras from adjacent states to New Mexico Experience working in regions with high floristic diversity Experience or interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs Experience working as part of a small team and able to work well with others Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills. Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting Experience with ArcGIS Online interface. Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads and driving for extended periods of time (2-3 hours at a time). Preferred Qualifications (Soils Emphasis):  Experience or education using taxonomic soil keys or equivalent mechanism to identify ecological sites Familiarity with New Mexico soils Experience hand texturing various types of soils Experience digging quality soil pits to characterize and document all horizons Experience using soil series descriptions, web soil survey or equivalent soil datasets Experience or interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs, and how extensive sampling can augment the precision of soil maps Experience working as part of a small team and able to work well with others Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting Experience with ArcGIS Online interface. Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads, and driving for extended periods of time (2-3 hours at a time).   Program Overview: Participants will manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring (AIM) methodology. More information on the BLM’s AIM strategy can be found on the AIM website:  http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/ .  Crews will consist of three individuals, two crew members and one crew lead.  Together, they will monitor land health on BLM lands including National Monument lands, vegetation treatments, rangeland allotments, or reference areas using AIM methodology. Within all plots, vegetation will be identified to species; line-point intercept will be used to gather species cover and composition data; soil stability will be measured; and soil pit descriptions will be completed. All data will be georeferenced using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Data are entered into the Database for Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment (DIMA) on site with ruggedized tablets and are further analyzed and synthesized into various reports for future land management planning. The crew may also have the opportunity to assist with other public land management projects involving wildlife, range and forestry. Work will be completed in remote areas on BLM lands.  Crews will be required to drive to several different areas of the Field or District Office throughout a four- to eight-day work week (“hitch”), camp overnight, hike several miles a day, and return to the office for equipment and data management. Public Land Corps: The Public Land Corps program provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years to work on conservation projects on public lands. Participants must successfully complete 640 hours that include at least 120  hours on federal lands through the PLC.  PLC members are not federal government employees, but those who successfully complete the PLC requirements are then eligible to use, for two years, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions. https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/public-lands-corps   To apply, follow links on page: https://sccorps.org/small-teams Please apply include CV and cover letter.  Apply to all locations of interest, and mention rank of interest.   Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Position Title:                Crew Member (Botany or Soils Emphasis) Position Type:               Full-time, temporary, 23 weeks Location:                        Las Cruces or Carlsbad, NM Living Stipend:             $520/week (Las Cruces), $600/week (Carlsbad) Benefits:                        Paid training; camp rate food allowance; AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907.50 upon satisfactory completion of term Hiring Benefits:           Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency.  Program Dates:           July 2019-December 2019 Southwest Conservation Corps’s Mission It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.  For more information, visit www.sccorps.org . Botany Crew Member’s Responsibilities Provides botanical expertise to the crew lead and soils crew member while on plot, as well as to the project as a whole; completes the species inventory the majority of the time.  Maintains and tracks botanical specimens of known and unknown species throughout the field season and keep records updated as needed.  Continues to learn the local flora from the crew lead and local resources and builds botanical knowledge. The botany crew member should be passionate about the botanical world and have a willingness to share that knowledge with the crew lead and fellow soils crew member. Soils Crew Member’s Responsibilities Provides expertise on soils and soils-forming mechanisms that occur on and near plot to help characterize the site.  The soils crew member will complete the soil stability protocol and the soil pit characterization the majority of the time.  Works closely with the crew lead to discuss and come to consensus of which ecological site or soil series the plot falls on. Maintains specimens and records of unique soils throughout the field office to develop and maintain a unique soil library for the field office.  Provides guidance on soil texturing techniques to the crew lead and fellow botany crew member.  Assists the crew with vegetation monitoring. Minimal Qualifications: College Graduate (Bachelor’s, at minimum) with degree in ecology, botany, plant ecology, plant biology, plant systematics, natural resource management or a related field. Eligible to accept a 900-hour service term with Americorps Aged between 21 and 30 (civilian) or 35 (veteran) years upon hire With U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence and associated identification, including an image of a signed social security card AND another acceptable primary form of documentation Ability to produce identification as stipulated by I-9 upon hire Valid US driver's license and insurable driving record Ability to pass Conservation Legacy’s background checks Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period. The applicant must be able to maneuver and operate in a mixture of office and fieldwork. Physically capable of standing and walking (at a minimum 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds, in upwards of 100 degree (F) heat while maintaining a cheery to neutral attitude. Experience and willingness to spending multiple days (1-6 days at a time) car-camping in remote areas; familiarity or willingness to learn and adhere to best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles Willingness to spend several hours per day and/or per week riding in, navigating, and driving a work vehicle on- and off-highway. Ability to work in and respond to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, monsoonal rains, and hazardous wildlife (i.e. rattlesnakes, scorpions) Current or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and Defensive Driver Training certificates Preferred Qualifications (Botany emphasis):  At least 1 to 2 years of experience using taxonomic keys to identify plants to species in the field, from photos, and from pressed specimens. Familiarity with New Mexico flora in general and Flora Neomexicana III is preferred. Experience with Floras from adjacent states to New Mexico Experience working in regions with high floristic diversity Experience or interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs Experience working as part of a small team and able to work well with others Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills. Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting Experience with ArcGIS Online interface. Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads and driving for extended periods of time (2-3 hours at a time). Preferred Qualifications (Soils Emphasis):  Experience or education using taxonomic soil keys or equivalent mechanism to identify ecological sites Familiarity with New Mexico soils Experience hand texturing various types of soils Experience digging quality soil pits to characterize and document all horizons Experience using soil series descriptions, web soil survey or equivalent soil datasets Experience or interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs, and how extensive sampling can augment the precision of soil maps Experience working as part of a small team and able to work well with others Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting Experience with ArcGIS Online interface. Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads, and driving for extended periods of time (2-3 hours at a time).   Program Overview: Participants will manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring (AIM) methodology. More information on the BLM’s AIM strategy can be found on the AIM website:  http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/ .  Crews will consist of three individuals, two crew members and one crew lead.  Together, they will monitor land health on BLM lands including National Monument lands, vegetation treatments, rangeland allotments, or reference areas using AIM methodology. Within all plots, vegetation will be identified to species; line-point intercept will be used to gather species cover and composition data; soil stability will be measured; and soil pit descriptions will be completed. All data will be georeferenced using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Data are entered into the Database for Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment (DIMA) on site with ruggedized tablets and are further analyzed and synthesized into various reports for future land management planning. The crew may also have the opportunity to assist with other public land management projects involving wildlife, range and forestry. Work will be completed in remote areas on BLM lands.  Crews will be required to drive to several different areas of the Field or District Office throughout a four- to eight-day work week (“hitch”), camp overnight, hike several miles a day, and return to the office for equipment and data management. Public Land Corps: The Public Land Corps program provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years to work on conservation projects on public lands. Participants must successfully complete 640 hours that include at least 120  hours on federal lands through the PLC.  PLC members are not federal government employees, but those who successfully complete the PLC requirements are then eligible to use, for two years, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions. https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/public-lands-corps  

Term - Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not-to-exceed. With the possible extension up to a total of 4 years (or longer if approved by OPM) without re-announcement. Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   Our website . This position is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Information about Santa Fe and the surrounding area can be found at  Santa Fe . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Incumbent provides technical expertise and guidance on native plant materials development work; coordinate and implement statistically rigorous landscape level vegetation monitoring; coordinate and lead the integrated weed management program; the management of special status plant species; provide technical expertise in managing ecological processes and functions; interpretation of regulations and policy; use of technical studies, methods and techniques; and assistance to the field office in accomplishment of botanical and restoration ecology work. Responsible for the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the special status plant species program. Provides technical expertise and guidance on other botanical and ecological matters. Supports resource management planning efforts and serves as member of an interdisciplinary planning team for resource planning, Environmental Assessments, Environmental, Impact Statements, and land management projects. Physical Demands: Work may be in an office or field setting. Field work requires long days in the field and the incumbent must be capable of working in mountain and/or semi-arid areas as well as lift more than 50 pounds. Must be able to withstand exposure to high winds and extreme temperatures over rough terrain on foot. May be required to fly as an observer in light aircraft at low altitude in gathering data. Much of the field work requires driving a 4X4 vehicle. Work Environment: The sedentary office environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of office, meeting, and training room and outdoor settings. Occasional travel to the state office, other field offices, meetings, and field may be required.  The field work involves working in variable topography from flat to steep, rough terrain, and weather extremes. Long hours spent driving is necessary due to the vastness of the Field Office. Incumbent is expected to ride in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters in performance of his/her duties on an as-needed basis.  Travel Required Occasional travel - 1-5 days per month Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com