Expected Dates
March 6, 2023 to August 27, 2023
Site
Willamette Valley Project
Position ID
PO-00734765
Wildlife Intern working in the Environmental Stewardship Section of the Willamette Valley Project (WVP) for the Army Corps of Engineers. WVP is a major water resource project responsible for operating 13 dams and managing natural resources and recreation in the lakes and surrounding lands. We manage nearly 50,000 acres in the Willamette, McKenzie, and Santiam watersheds. The Environmental Stewardship section is known for our community partnerships in natural resource preservation and restoration.
The intern will assist with monitoring or trapping sensitive wildlife species including the Northwestern pond turtle, Western purple martin, bald eagle, and other species as needed. The primary responsibilities will be turtle nest searching, capture of non-native turtles, collecting spatial and morphometric data, and data entry. Work is focused in and around lakes in the southern Willamette Valley. Additional duties may include field support of other natural resource programs such as native plant surveys, invasive plant removal, assisting with plant nursery operations, cultural resources monitoring, boundary surveys, or park operations.
Compensation amounts:
- $375 - weekly living allowance
- $40 weekly commuting allowance
- $950 - monthly housing allowance (6 months of housing)
- $2,000 duty travel reimbursement + one-time UP TO $650* reimbursable (to/from site travel for candidates outside the local area)
- AmeriCorps eligible ($3,247 education award for at least 900 service hours)
*Internship positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers will receive the travel allowance as a reimbursable amount, reflecting the actual costs based upon distance (mileage) travelled and current federal per diem rates. Interns are required to submit an expense report to SCA with documented round-trip travel costs for reimbursement. The requested reimbursement amount is capped at $650.
All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
For SCA’s COVID-19 guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid
Location Description
Office is located on the north side of Fern Ridge Reservoir, about 13 miles west of Eugene, OR. Office and mailing address is 26275 Clear Lake Rd, Junction City, OR 97448. Field work is concentrated at 5 of 13 lakes in the Willamette Valley, but day travel to all lakes may be possible.
Training Provided
Intern may take online ESRI ArcGIS training, attend local workshops, or other online classes or off-site training.
First Aid and CPR training can be provided. Additional on-the-job training in natural/cultural resources field monitoring methods.
Educational/Recreational Opportunities
There are numerous recreational opportunities in the area including hiking, camping, bicycling, boating, fishing and rafting. Just over a one-hr drive to either the Cascade Mountains or the Pacific Coast.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Main Area of Focus
Wildlife Management
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology: degree major or professional experience
Ecology & Restoration: some coursework or experience
Resource Management: degree minor or extensive experience
Bird Identification: competent with supervision
Data Entry: competent with supervision
Field Research: competent with supervision
GIS: some experience
GPS: competent without supervision
For information contact:
Kathleen Smith
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
541-688-8147 x 1021
Kathleen.N.Smith@usace.army.mil
Apply online at:
https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/wildlife-intern/po-00734765
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