NORTHWEST YOUTH CORPS

Northwest Youth Corps - Bio Technician (weeds)

The Fremont-Winema National Forest is recruiting 6 AmeriCorps Members, beginning June through September 2024 (12 weeks) - 6 AmeriCorps Members between the Silver Lake Ranger District and Chiloquin Ranger District. The incumbents will be paired with another intern and coordinate with Botany staff to survey, document, map, and treat noxious weed infestations in areas burned in 2021 fire season. This position will typically work four ten-hour days per week (Monday through Thurs). Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members will map and document any new invasive plant populations located and record the spread of any pre-existing populations. Surveys will also identify any unique vulnerable habitats and assess how plant communities are recovering from disturbance. The member will collect data using tablets, GIS applications and paper survey forms. Treatment will be completed by members on small to medium populations as time allows. Treatment methods will include manual removal as well as application of herbicide dependent on individual qualifications (training may be available). The member's time will be spent inventorying, documenting, and mapping noxious weeds (60%) - Treating noxious weeds (40%).

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Stipend .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :

Environment .

Skills :

Environment , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Communications , Education , Team Work .

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