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Description: The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex based in Ventura, CA to support the California Condor Recovery Program. Two (2) Monitoring Technicians will be selected to serve as AmeriCorps members to assist in management of the free flying population of California Condors in southern California. This is a 6-month commitment during which the technicians will receive a living allowance while serving on and around one of two wildlife refuges central to condor activity in Southern CA. This position focuses on management of the free flying population of California Condors in Southern California. Selected applicants will track this population throughout its range using radio telemetry and by ground-truthing GPS transmitter data. Technicians will observe condor behavior at feeding sites, roosts and nests. Field work requires the ability to work independently and as a team; work and sometimes camp in remote areas during inclement weather or harsh environmental conditions; travel via UTV, 4WD vehicle, or by foot, in steep mountainous terrain; carry 50lb carcasses to feeding sites; keep detailed field notes; follow data collection protocols for the collection and entry of accurate and consistent data; and assist in routine office work. Contract Timeline: • 6-month appointment beginning late-March/early-April, or upon earliest availability Location: USFWS Ventura, California AmeriCorps members will be stationed and will have housing available during work hitch at: • Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge Maricopa, CA • Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Ventura County, CA Compensation and Benefits: • Total Living allowance: Up to $10,604.00 (based on length of appointment) (allocated biweekly) • Education Award: $3,247.50 - upon successful completion of full-service term. (May be used for past, present or future educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans.) • USFWS housing provided at no cost • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no extra cost to participant (premiums paid for by GBI) Additional benefits of the AmeriCorps Program: • Snap benefits Eligibility • Student Loan Forbearance: If you are currently paying on any federal student loans, you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, allowing you to cease payments while in service. • Interest Accrual Repayment: As an AmeriCorps alumnus, you will be eligible to have the National Service Trust pay all or a portion of the interest that accumulated on your qualified student loan(s) during your term of service. These payments are made in addition to the Education Award and are not deducted from your Education Award balance. To be eligible for this service, the loan must have been placed in forbearance for the service period, and you must have successfully completed a term of service and received an Education Award. Job Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, wildlife management, or related field) or coursework and related experience • Previous experience following protocols for field sampling and data collection and related experience in data entry, collection and management • Understanding of issues related to threatened and endangered species, and familiarity with the ecology of the study region preferred (Local Applicants Highly Encouraged to Apply!) • Previous experience in using radio telemetry to locate free-ranging animals preferred • Experience in the use of GPS units for navigation and collecting spatial data • Possess strong organizational skills • Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and able to hike 2-5+ miles daily on uneven terrain while carrying a pack sometimes exceeding 50 lbs. • Comfortable handling animal carcasses • Comfortable working independently, sometimes at night • Willingness and ability to camp at primitive sites for several consecutive nights • Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and follow safe working practices • Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record • Experience safely operating 4WD vehicles and UTVs • Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal criminal background checks, (4) Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) Will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement. 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Description: Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP), is recruiting up to two (2) AmeriCorps technicians to conduct California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) animal husbandry and population monitoring activities in Northern California and the broader region. Technicians will gain valuable endangered species conservation experience and have the privileged opportunity to contribute to the reintroduction and management of the first condors to exist in northern California since their extirpation more than a century ago. NCCRP is a collaborative, multiagency, conservation partnership between The Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP; National Park Service). NCCRP is committed to the restoration of California condors to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Primary Responsibilities: Technician duties will be a mix of both office-based and field-based work, a mix that varies largely upon the status and needs of the condor flock. Schedules may vary based on project needs, but technicians will serve an average of 32 hours per week, typically with a four-days-on and three-days-off schedule. Technicians will coordinate with NCCRP and RNSP staff, as well as staff from partner organizations, and will report to the NCCRP Manager and the NCCRP Lead Field Biologist. Technicians must be able to competently perform all necessary field duties, which are diverse and variable throughout the day, and which include: • Field-tracking and monitoring condors via radio- and satellite-telemetry and visual observations; • Collecting, entering, and managing data on condor activity, behavior, health, and other metrics using datasheets, tablets, and other devices, in both field and office settings; • Maintaining NCCRP facilities, vehicles, and equipment, including cleaning and organizing, light construction, and vegetation management; • Handling domestic and wild animal carcasses, including calves, goats, pigs, and deer, for use as condor food resources; • Navigating by foot and vehicle in remote locations using GPS units, compass, and maps; • Assisting with condor trapping and handling; and • Interacting and sharing information in a professional manner with diverse audiences, including private landowners, the general public, and representatives from collaborating organizations. • A positive attitude and interest in leveraging this opportunity to learn and develop a wildlife biology skillset is critical. Contract Timeline: • Through this announcement, NCCRP will hire two, 11-month appointments (46 weeks) beginning April 2024, or upon availability. • Extensions of up to several months can be available for individuals who have demonstrated superlative performance. Location: Technicians will be based near NCCRP headquarters in Orick, California, within Yurok Ancestral Territory and lands managed by Redwood National and State Parks, and mere minutes from the world’s tallest trees, the Pacific Ocean, and countless recreational opportunities. Compensation and Benefits: This is an AmeriCorps Volunteer position: • Living Allowance: up to a total of $9,445.18 dependent on length of term served; approximately ~$410/biweekly. • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: Dependent on length of term served; $6,895.00 for 11-month appointment (Upon successful completion, the award may be used for past, present, or future educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans and Title IV accredited college tuition). • Onsite housing provided at no cost in shared, dormitory-style accommodations (should housing be unavailable, an additional housing stipend will be provided.) • Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided to all field members of GBI regardless of length of appointment, premiums of which are fully paid for by GBI. • Members of the AmeriCorps Program are considered eligible for SNAP benefits, and members of GBI are considered eligible for ProDeals. Job Qualifications: Preferred qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, such as biology, ecology, environmental science, or wildlife management • Experience with wildlife monitoring or surveying, such as field-tracking using radio-telemetry • Experience working with California condors or other vulture or raptor species • Experience working in remote and/or challenging field conditions • Experience working with or for tribal organizations or people Minimum requirements: • Work safely and productively in a variety of work settings, during both day and night, in variable weather conditions, and both independently and in teams, to accomplish NCCRP objectives • Collect and maintain complete and accurate data according to established protocols • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing • Operate and maintain a diverse range of equipment, including binoculars and spotting scopes hand and power tools; and electronic equipment, such as tablets, computers, and GPS units • Hike up to 10 miles/day on uneven terrain, and lift and move objects in excess of 50 lbs. • Drive long distances for condor field-tracking or translocation • Handle carcasses in varying states of decay • Safely drive 4WD vehicles, such as pickups and ATVs, on poorly maintained roads • Work in areas with large, wild mammals, such as black bears and mountain lions, including while handling carcasses • Camp in primitive conditions for up to several days at a time • Maintain productivity and a professional demeanor in challenging working conditions • Comply with all necessary Yurok Tribe and RNSP policies and procedures required to meet NCCRP objectives, including meeting eligibility requirements to drive NCCRP vehicles, and to work with minors • Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal criminal background checks, (4) adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement Candidates with standing as a member of a federally or state recognized Tribe or indigenous community are encouraged to apply. This AmeriCorps position is open to US Citizens, Nationals, or Permanent Residents age 17 or older. To learn more and apply, please visit our site: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2023-ACI-044

Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe (SLPT), is recruiting one Avian Research Associate to perform tasks associated with surveying and monitoring raptors, songbirds and waterfowl and their habitats. The associate will work with SLPT Natural Resources Department staff to collect data on migratory birds on and around Summit Lake Indian Reservation. The associate will also collect data on vegetation composition and metrics in the shrub-steppe habitat in association with migratory bird activities. The candidate will be expected to adhere to survey protocols established by SLPT Natural Resource Department and assist with other natural resource objectives as needed. POSITION DESCRIPTION: 1. Conduct point and transect surveys for songbirds periodically throughout the breeding season 2. Conduct surveys for bald eagles and monitor foraging and nesting behaviors 3. Conduct boat-based surveys for waterfowl 4. Assist with deployment of UAVs to survey and monitor waterfowl 5. Collect and manage a variety of physical and electronic data on various projects 6. Occasionally assist with sage-grouse captures, lek counts, and nest and brood monitoring 7. Conduct vegetation surveys as needed at designated survey points across various habitats 8. Occasionally assist with other natural resource projects as needed, such as water quality monitoring, fence and station maintenance, community outreach, and fisheries monitoring. To Whom Position Reports: Natural Resource Director or delegate as assigned. Travel Requirements: Weekly travel to Reservation (compensated for travel time) Conditions of Employment: Shared housing with basic amenities (electric, water, heat/AC, etc.) on the Reservation is provided during scheduled fieldwork only. Employees are expected to adhere to all Summit Lake Paiute Tribe Policies when on Tribal property including during non-working hours. Contract Timeline: • One position available from March 18, 2024 – June 29, 2024 • Full time, average 40 hours per week Location: Summit Lake Paiute Tribe Headquarters in Sparks, Nevada and Summit Lake Indian Reservation in Humboldt County, Nevada. Compensation and Benefits: • Wages: up to $21/hr with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums available at no cost. • Paid leave and holidays. Job Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Successful completion of 2 years of college-level coursework in natural resources, biology, or related field; and • >6 months experience in natural resource projects such as wildlife research and monitoring, including >3 months experience in avian identification and monitoring. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Ability to identify bird species by sight and sound; • Good physical condition with ability to lift up to 50lbs and hike for extended periods of time over uneven terrain in inclement weather; • Ability to navigate in remote areas (no cell service) using compass, GPS, natural features, and maps; • Able to live and work as a team member in an extremely remote area of northern Nevada for extended periods of time; • Adhere to daily/weekly work schedules that are subject to change in response to project needs; • Comfortable working in both extremely cold and extremely hot temperatures; • Comfortable with primitive living conditions for extended periods of time; • Able to maintain a flexible work schedule – i.e. working on weekends and/or through the night and/or beginning the work day pre-dawn when required by project; • Self-motivated with a positive attitude; • Able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills; • Effectively interact with Tribal members, staff and agency personnel; • Work independently, collaboratively, and effectively in a cross-cultural environment with people of various skills; • Working knowledge of proper wildlife handling, tagging, and tracking techniques, proper data collection and record keeping, safe driving techniques on unmaintained dirt/ gravel roads using 4x4 trucks, UTVs and ATVs; • Ability to assist professional staff in conducting natural resource related studies and projects by independently collecting data, identify species of plants and animals, communicate effectively with others; • Passion for the outdoors and natural resource conservation and management. To learn more and apply, please visit our site: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-RAP-015