Spend the season serving at the Forest Service Supervisors Office at beautiful Lake Tahoe. Work alongside Forest Service staff to assist the Special Uses program. This program manages recreation special uses such as Heavenly Mountain Resort, Zephyr Cove Resort, Outfitters and Guides, events, and Recreation Residences. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Gain people management and conflict resolution experience while serving at one of the nations premiere visitor destinations.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $3,500 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $1,468 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: June 15th, 2012 September 7th, 2012 Primary Scope of Responsibilities: Manage use and occupancy of national forest lands by businesses and organizations Conduct research and gather information that will strengthen the Forest Service's ability to meet community needs for building safety and Special Use Permitting Assist USFS staff with the monitoring of Special Use Permits Coordinate, track and gather aquatic invasive species data from resorts Monitor recreation events Coordinate resource specialists reviews of permittees Qualifications: B.S. in ecology, natural resources sciences or other related degree. Computer literacy, Proven ability to work with the public including customer service skills, and State Drivers license. Work Environment: The work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to walk 3 miles without difficulty and sit at a computer for several hours a day. Outdoor conditions vary from wet and cold (30F) to hot and dry (80F). Training: On the Job training by the USFS. AmeriCorps Qualifications: Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. To Apply: Step 1: Register at the AmeriCorps website by clicking here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=44427 and then click Apply. Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 3: Click the Tell us your interest drop down menu and search Environment and select NV as the state. Step 4: Click on the appropriate position and finally hit the Apply Now button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at [email protected] or 775-674-5496 These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from Nevada Volunteers. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
