[PCA] SCA Internships, GPS, Botany, Fire/Resource Management (fwd)

Mon Mar 26 15:46:14 CDT 2007

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Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:49:04 -0400
From: Wiegand <wiegand at ntelos.net>
Subject: SCA Internships, GPS, Botany, Fire/Resource Management

P.O. Box 550
Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-543-1700
Fax: 603-543-1828
Admissions at thesca.org
www.theSCA.org

Botany Invasives Species Team

Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID

Dates: 5/28/07-9/28/07

Position ID 4724

Do you want to help our environment and our national parks while experiencing first-hand a new location in our country? SCA, in partnership with the National Park Service's (NPS) Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) program, is taking part in a nationwide effort to eradicate invasive plants in our national parks. An "invasive species" is defined as a species that is non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic, environmental, or human health harm. After habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to global diversity. "Without understanding.and having considerable resources going into the matter of controlling alien invasives, the goals.of preserving biodiversity cannot be met" - Peter Raven.

SCA is actively seeking people for a team of volunteers to help manage invasive plants at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve which is a part of the Northern Rockies EPMT Region. Interns will work in remote and diverse terrain including lava beds and sagebrush steppe. The team will manage numerous targeted species of invasive plants including: Rush Skeletonweed, Leafy Spurge, Salt Cedar and three types of Knapweed: Spotted, Russian and Diffuse. The team will focus on early detection and rapid response through inventory, monitoring, GPS data collection as well as mechanical and chemical removal methods. There is a possibility of chainsaw use and safety training as part of the treatment method for Salt Cedar. The team may also collect seeds and participate in various other restoration activities. The team will consist of four interns and one SCA field staff member (Project Leader). Learn more about this park at: http://www.nps.gov/crmo.

Invasive vegetation removal through mechanical and chemical means; GPS mapping of invasive vegetation sites; data collection on surveys, treatments, and monitoring activities: 90%; community outreach and educational activities: 10%. Interns may use hatchets, loppers, chainsaws, other cutting tools and chemical sprayers.

Required: Ability to pass background check and training; willingness to use mechanical and chemical invasive plant control methods; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to carry up to 40 lbs. up to 5 miles over steep terrain.

Desired: Coursework or field experience in botany, ecology, resource management or environmental science; experience using GPS; experience operating power equipment and 4-wheel drive vehicles; topographic map reading skills; experience and interest in living and working outdoors; desire to travel and a sense of adventure.

Learn more about invasive plant issues, the National Park Service approach and the various EPMT regions at: http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/invasivespecies.

Position involves long hours in the field in primitive conditions with short and possibly long distance travel.  Start date is not flexible due to travel and training while end date may be flexible. Transportation for all service activities provided (and possibly limited personal use); $160/week living allowance; SCA paid health insurance; travel grant up to $500; AmeriCorps education award of $1250 may be available and is dependent on eligibility; all project-related travel during internship term provided; worker`s compensation coverage; SCA accident insurance coverage; work uniform provided.

To view all available SCA Corps positions and learn more about these unique programs, visit: http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Please apply online at www.thesca.org or send cover letter & resume to: admissions at thesca.org.

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Botany Invasives Species Team

Gateway National Recreation Area, NJ-NY

Dates: 5/28/07-8/31/07

Position ID 4746

Do you want to help our environment and our national parks while experiencing first-hand a new location in our country? SCA, in partnership with the National Park Service's Gateway National Recreation Area, is taking part in an effort to eradicate invasive plants in our national parks. An "invasive species" is defined as a species that is non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic, environmental, or human health harm. After habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to global diversity. "Without understanding.and having considerable resources going into the matter of controlling alien invasives, the goals.of preserving biodiversity cannot be met" - Peter Raven.

SCA is actively seeking people for a team of volunteers to help manage invasive plants in Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey / New York. Interns will work in coastal dune habitats to control several target species: Russian Olive, Autumn Olive and Asian sand sedge. Control methods will include chemical, mechanical and manual methods, including chainsaws, herbicide backpack sprayers and various other hand tools. The team will be based out of Ft. Hancock located near the end of Gateway's 5 mile long peninsula. The team will consist of four interns and one SCA field staff member (Project Leader). Gateway NRA offers plenty of coastal beach access, hiking and biking trails and is within close distance to New York City. Learn more about America's first urban national park at: http://www.nps.gov/gate.

Invasive vegetation removal through mechanical and chemical means; GPS mapping of invasive vegetation sites; data collection on surveys, treatments, and monitoring activities: 90%; community outreach and educational activities: 10%. Interns may use hatchets, loppers, chainsaws, other cutting tools and chemical sprayers.

Required: Ability to pass background check and training; willingness to use mechanical and chemical invasive plant control methods; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to carry up to 40 lbs. up to 5 miles over steep terrain.

Desired: Coursework or field experience in botany, ecology, resource management or environmental science; experience using GPS; experience operating power equipment and 4-wheel drive vehicles; topographic map reading skills; experience and interest in living and working outdoors; desire to travel and a sense of adventure.

Transportation for all service activities provided (and possibly limited personal use); $100/week living allowance; travel grant up to $500; AmeriCorps education award of $1250 may be available and is dependent on eligibility; all project-related travel during internship term provided; worker`s compensation coverage; SCA accident insurance coverage; work uniform provided.

To view all available SCA Corps positions and learn more about these unique programs, visit: http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Please apply online at www.thesca.org or send cover letter & resume to: admissions at thesca.org.

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Botany Invasives Species Team

National Capital and Mid Atlantic Region, Virginia & DC

Position ID 4467

Dates: 5/28/07-10/19/07

Do you want to help our environment and our national parks while experiencing first-hand a new location in our country? SCA, in partnership with the National Park Service's (NPS) Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) program, is taking part in a nationwide effort to eradicate invasive plants in our national parks. An "invasive species" is defined as a species that is non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic, environmental, or human health harm. After habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to global diversity. "Without understanding.and having considerable resources going into the matter of controlling alien invasives, the goals.of preserving biodiversity cannot be met" - Peter Raven.

SCA is actively seeking people for a team of volunteers to help manage invasive plants in the National Capital and Mid-Atlantic EPMT Regions in Virginia and Washington DC. Interns will work in a diverse range of habitats that include urban and suburban parks as well as cultural and historical parks. The team will manage numerous targeted species of invasive plants potentially including: Wisteria, Japanese Stiltgrass, Multiflora Rose as well as various vines, shrubs, honeysuckles, etc. and utilize mechanical and chemical control techniques. The team will consist of four interns and one SCA field staff member (Project Leader). Project time may be spent in the following parks: George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Parks, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Richmond National Battlefield Park and Prince William Forest Park. An amazing diversity of life in addition to historical and political significance exists in these parks. Learn more at: http://www.nps.gov.

Invasive vegetation removal through mechanical and chemical means; GPS mapping of invasive vegetation sites; data collection on surveys, treatments, and monitoring activities: 90%; community outreach and educational activities: 10%. Interns may use hatchets, loppers, chainsaws, other cutting tools and chemical sprayers.

Required: Ability to pass background check and training; willingness to use mechanical and chemical invasive plant control methods; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to carry up to 40 lbs. up to 5 miles over steep terrain.

Desired: Coursework or field experience in botany, ecology, resource management or environmental science; experience using GPS; experience operating power equipment and 4-wheel drive vehicles; topographic map reading skills; experience and interest in living and working outdoors; desire to travel and a sense of adventure.

Learn more about invasive plant issues, the National Park Service approach and the various EPMT regions at: http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/invasivespecies.

Transportation for all service activities provided (and possibly limited personal use); $160/week living allowance; SCA paid health insurance; travel grant up to $500; AmeriCorps education award may be available and is dependent on eligibility; all project-related travel during internship term provided; worker`s compensation coverage; SCA accident insurance coverage; work uniform provided. Position involves long hours in the field in primitive conditions with short and possibly long distance travel.  Start date is not flexible due to travel and training while end date may be flexible.   To view all available SCA Corps positions and learn more about these unique programs, visit: http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Please apply online at www.thesca.org or send cover letter & resume to: admissions at thesca.org.

GPS Firemon Team South

Great Plains Agency, SD

Dates: 5/29/07-11/27/07

Position ID 4300

Primary partners are the Bureau of Indian Affairs and local Tribes. This position also gives the team an additional opportunity to learn the heritage and culture of America's first peoples. You will work in teams of four with one Project Leader staff. Site specific projects are developed with guidance from the SCA project staff leader and agency fire fuels coordinator and tailored to meet local tribal needs.

Travel by truck and foot hiking up to 6 miles/day to locations throughout the tribal lands to collect/record vegetation and landscape data, 80%; manage data and build fuel data layers for reservation GIS maps, 15%; present project information and results in organized formats for reservations and National Interagency Fire Center 5%.

Required: Knowledge of and skill with GPS hardware such as Trimble Recon; experience collecting field data and performing data entry; experience with plant identification, botany or forestry; desire to work with people of various backgrounds; self-motivation and willingness to take initiative; ability to work independently and as part of a team; experience living and working outdoors in all weather conditions (including camping), and ability to hike over rough terrain. Must be 21 years old or older with ability to pass driver's background check and training.

Desired: College coursework in GPS, botany, forestry, fire/resource management, geography, fire ecology, environmental studies, or related field; presentation skills; experience collecting field data and performing data entry; ability to navigate using topographic maps; GIS familiarity including the ability to use software such as ESRI ArcView, ArcPad, and ArcGIS 8.3; knowledge of basic computer programs and fire behavior.

Must be 21 years old or older with ability to pass driver's background check and training. 9 teams will be located across the United States. transportation for all service activities provided (and possibly limited personal use); $160/week living allowance; SCA paid health insurance; travel grant up to $500; AmeriCorps education award is available based on eligibility; all project-related travel during internship term provided; worker`s compensation coverage; SCA accident insurance coverage; work uniform provided. Position involves long hours in the field in primitive conditions with short and possibly long distance travel.  To view all available SCA Corps positions and learn more about these unique programs, visit: http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Please apply online at www.thesca.org or send cover letter & resume to: admissions at thesca.org.

GPS Firemon Team North

Great Plains Agency, ND

Dates: 5/29/07-11/27/07

Position ID 4302

Primary partners are the Bureau of Indian Affairs and local Tribes. This position also gives the team an additional opportunity to learn the heritage and culture of America's first peoples. You will work in teams of four with one Project Leader staff. Site specific projects are developed with guidance from the SCA project staff leader and agency fire fuels coordinator and tailored to meet local tribal needs.

Travel by truck and foot hiking up to 6 miles/day to locations throughout the tribal lands to collect/record vegetation and landscape data, 80%; manage data and build fuel data layers for reservation GIS maps, 15%; present project information and results in organized formats for reservations and National Interagency Fire Center 5%.

Required: Knowledge of and skill with GPS hardware such as Trimble Recon; experience collecting field data and performing data entry; experience with plant identification, botany or forestry; desire to work with people of various backgrounds; self-motivation and willingness to take initiative; ability to work independently and as part of a team; experience living and working outdoors in all weather conditions (including camping), and ability to hike over rough terrain. Must be 21 years old or older with ability to pass driver`s background check and training.

Desired: College coursework in GPS, botany, forestry, fire/resource management, geography, fire ecology, environmental studies, or related field; presentation skills; experience collecting field data and performing data entry; ability to navigate using topographic maps; GIS familiarity including the ability to use software such as ESRI ArcView, ArcPad, and ArcGIS 8.3; knowledge of basic computer programs and fire behavior.

For more information on the Fire Monitoring program go to: http://fire.org   Must be 21 years old or older with ability to pass driver's background check and training. 9 teams will be located across the United States. transportation for all service activities provided (and possibly limited personal use); $160/week living allowance; SCA paid health insurance; travel grant up to $500; AmeriCorps education award is available based on eligibility; all project-related travel during internship term provided; worker`s compensation coverage; SCA accident insurance coverage; work uniform provided. Position involves long hours in the field in primitive conditions with short and possibly long distance travel.  To view all available SCA Corps positions and learn more about these unique programs, visit: http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Please apply online at www.thesca.org or send cover letter & resume to: admissions at thesca.org.

GPS Firemon Team

Eastern Cherokee Tribe

Silva, NC

5/25/07-11/21/07

Position ID 4288

Work with the SCA's Firemon corps in a team of four gathering forest inventory and fire hazard risk assessment data for the Eastern Cherokee Tribe using GPS and GIS to record and display fuel data.

Travel by truck and foot hiking up to 6 miles/day to locations throughout the tribal lands to collect/record vegetation and landscape data, 80%; manage data and build fuel data layers for reservation GIS maps, 15%; present project information and results in organized formats for reservations and National Interagency Fire Center 5%. This position also gives the team an additional opportunity to learn the heritage and culture of America's first peoples. You will work in teams of four with one Project Leader staff. Site specific projects are developed with guidance from the SCA project staff leader and agency fire fuels coordinator and tailored to meet local tribal needs.

Required: Knowledge of and skill with GPS hardware such as Trimble Recon; experience collecting field data and performing data entry; experience with plant identification, botany or forestry; desire to work with people of various backgrounds; self-motivation and willingness to take initiative; ability to work independently and as part of a team; experience living and working outdoors in all weather conditions (including camping), and ability to hike over rough terrain. Must be 21 years old or older with ability to pass driver`s background check and training.

Desired: College coursework in GPS, botany, forestry, fire/resource management, geography, fire ecology, environmental studies, or related field; presentation skills; experience collecting field data and performing data entry; ability to navigate using topographic maps; GIS familiarity including the ability to use software such as ESRI ArcView, ArcPad, and ArcGIS 8.3; knowledge of basic computer programs and fire behavior.

For more information on the Fire Monitoring program go to: http://fire.org   9 teams will be located across the United States. Transportation for all service activities provided (and possibly limited personal use); $160/week living allowance; SCA paid health insurance; travel grant up to $500; AmeriCorps education award is available based on eligibility; all project-related travel during internship term provided; worker`s compensation coverage; SCA accident insurance coverage; work uniform provided. Position involves long hours in the field in primitive conditions with short and possibly long distance travel.  To view all available SCA Corps positions and learn more about these unique programs, visit: http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Please apply online at www.thesca.org or send cover letter & resume to: admissions at thesca.org.

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