[PCA] Orchard Management and Interpretation at Capitol Reef

Fri Dec 18 10:48:42 CST 2015

This looks like a cool opportunity...

https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/orchard-management-intern-capitol-reef-national-park/

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service
(NPS), is recruiting an Orchard Management Intern to join our AmeriCorps
program to assist the horticulturist and natural resource staff with
orchard management and condition assessments for the orchards in the Fruita
Historic District in Capitol Reef National Park. The orchards of Fruita
consist of over 3,000 historically significant and heirloom fruit and nut
trees that are managed as a cultural resource. Orchard management
activities will consist of assisting staff with insect and pest monitoring,
implementing integrated pest management strategies such as fruit culling,
maintaining and improving young tree protection cages, cover crop
management such as weed whipping, and assisting with irrigation. The intern
will also assist with conducting the annual orchard condition assessments,
which consist of applying horticultural and botanical knowledge to evaluate
and record specific health characteristics of each individual tree. Orchard
assessments involve field data collection and office work to manage and
input the data. The intern may also assist the park’s resource management
staff with high-priority monitoring of vegetation and wildlife projects
that impact the Fruita Historic District.

Orchard management activities require long periods of physical labor
including walking, squatting, lifting, bending and carrying 30+ pounds.
Orchard management requires the use of tools such as shovels, pick
mattocks, pruners, wire cutters, fencing pliers, post pounders, ladders,
wheel barrows and miscellaneous other hand tools. The intern will also be
using power tools and machinery such as weed whips and wood chippers.

Orchard condition assessments require long periods of standing and walking
on uneven terrain to collect data. The task requires patience for
repetitive tasks and attention to detail. The task also requires knowledge
of botany and horticulture and the ability to apply knowledge to an
analytical situation. The condition assessments will also require large
amounts of office time for data entry, requiring attention to detail and
the ability to use Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.

Orchard management activities require an interest in physically demanding
tasks and hands-on learning. Field work can be repetitive and physically
challenging. Weather conditions will vary widely from cold with
precipitation and rain in the spring to dry summer heat near 100° F.
Capitol Reef is located in a semi-arid high-elevation Colorado plateau
environment and is home to a number of venomous animals including spiders
and snakes.  Predators include coyote, bobcats and mountain lions.  Challenging
field conditions include gnats and biting flies during certain seasons.
This position is at least 80% field based.

The ideal intern will have an interest in working for the National Park
Service or for other public lands agencies, be passionate about protecting
historical resources and enjoy or be interested in applied horticulture.
The intern may also assist with other vegetation or invasive vegetation
activities including monitoring and control. The intern will be supervised
by the park Horticulturist.

*Compensation*

   - Living Allowance: $7,344 (allocated biweekly)
   - Education Award: $2,865 (May be used for past, present or future
   educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student
   loans).
   - Health and dental benefits

o   Housing: The park will provide housing in a 5-6-bedroom dormitory. The
intern will have a private room with a shared bath, shared kitchen and
common areas. The dormitory includes all appliances, coin-operated washer
and dryer, some kitchen pots, pans and dishes.  Internet service may be
provided. Heat, electricity and water are included. A phone is available in
each dorm and long distance calls can be made with a calling card. Housing
is located approximately a 5 minute walk from the duty station.

*Timeline*

o   20 March – 17 September 2016 (26-week appointment)

*Location*

Capitol Reef National Park is located near Torrey, UT. The location is
remote. The nearest gas station is 10 miles away and the nearest grocery
store is approximately 35 miles away. A personal vehicle is required for
travel/transport outside of work. There is currently no cell service in
housing or near the duty station and it is spotty in other locations.
Reliable cellular service is usually only found when nearing Torrey. The
intern should find living in a remote location desirable. Located in the
heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef NP is filled with cliffs, canyons,
domes and bridges. In addition to unique geological resources, the park
also has a rich cultural history.

*Qualifications*

   - Bachelor’s degree – or coursework and relevant experience – in
   Horticulture, Botany, Biology, Ecology, Agronomy, Natural Resource
   Management, Entomology or other related field;
   - Previous experience with invasive species management, nursery and/or
   orchard management, vegetation monitoring and botanical assessments;
   - Experience in following established protocols for field data
   collection and management;
   - Proficiency using  a digital camera, GPS and ArcGIS;
   - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
   - Experience with use of standard vegetation management and related hand
   and power tools;
   - Willingness to work to accomplish the goals and mission of the NPS and
   GBI;
   - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse
   uneven terrain and withstand strenuous exertion;
   - Clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely
   operate an off-highway vehicle, as well as a 4WD pickup on paved and
   unpaved roads; applicant must have or be able to obtain an ATV Safety
   Institute ATV Rider’s Certificate;  and

·         Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or
legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps
Education Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount),
and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal
criminal background checks.

*How to Apply*

Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their
résumé, and a list of three professional references to
RArecruitment at thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please indicate “Orchard
Management” in your email subject line. Please include where you found this
position posted. No phone inquiries, please.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &
Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or
participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose
discrimination.

https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/orchard-interpretation-intern-ca/

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service
(NPS), is recruiting an Orchard Interpretation Intern to join our
AmeriCorps program to assist the interpretive division and the park
horticulturist with the development and presentation of orchard
interpretive materials for the historic orchards of Capitol Reef National
Park. The intern will work as a partner between the interpretation division
and the natural resource divisions to develop, improve, create and present
interpretive materials and presentations regarding horticulture and the
historic orchards of Capitol Reef National Park. Presentations may include
multimedia shows, structured and impromptu talks, guided tours, and on- and
off-site programs. The intern will be based out of the interpretive
division and will be responsible for learning about Capitol Reef National
Park and the historic orchards and disseminating information regarding
resource education and protection to the public at the visitor center desk,
developing and presenting interpretive orchard programs including an
evening program, porch talk and orchard walk, and assisting the
interpretive and natural resource divisions with improving orchard
publications or informational items.

The intern will be interacting with the public and national park visitors
on a daily basis. The intern should be courteous and passionate about
education, interpretation and visitor outreach. The intern will be spending
about 40% of their time working at the visitor center desk, 30% of their
time working on orchard outreach presentations and interpretive documents,
and 30% of their time giving interpretive programs to audiences of 5-50
people. The intern may assist with some other interpretive duties such as
programs regarding other topics and assistance with development of
additional interpretive documents.  The intern may also assist with park
outreach through social media including orchard updates on Facebook and
Twitter.

 The ideal intern will have a background in interpretation and/or education
and be comfortable interacting with the public and public speaking. The
visitor center can experience high visitation during summer months and good
people skills and patience are required skills.  The intern should have
experience developing educational programs for a variety of audiences,
including children and adults from multi-cultural backgrounds. The intern
should be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
The ideal intern will also have social media skills to assist with park
outreach.

Compensation

o Living Allowance: $7,344 (allocated biweekly)

o Education Award: $2,865 (May be used for past, present or future
educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans.)

o Health and dental benefits

o Housing: The park will provide housing in a 5-6-bedroom dormitory. The
intern will have a private room with a shared bath, shared kitchen and
common areas. The dormitory includes all appliances, coin-operated washer
and dryer, some kitchen pots, pans and dishes.  Internet service may be
provided. Heat, electricity and water are included. A phone is available in
each dorm and long distance calls can be made with a calling card. Housing
is located approximately a 5 minute walk from the duty station.

Timeline

o 17 April - 16 October 2016 (26-week appointment)

Location

Capitol Reef National Park is located near Torrey, UT. The location is
remote. The nearest gas station is 10 miles away and the nearest grocery
store is approximately 35 miles away. A personal vehicle is required for
travel/transport outside of work. There is currently no cell service in
housing or near the duty station and it is spotty in other locations.
Reliable cellular service is usually only found when nearing Torrey. The
intern should find living in a remote location desirable. Located in the
heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef NP is filled with cliffs, canyons,
domes and bridges. In addition to unique geological resources, the park
also has a rich cultural history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – or coursework and relevant experience – in
Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management or related field;

• Previous experience developing and presenting interpretive programs for a
diverse audience;

• Comfortable interacting with the public and public speaking;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint;

• Willingness to work to accomplish the goals and mission of the NPS and
GBI;

• Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse
uneven terrain and withstand strenuous exertion;

• Clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely
operate an off-highway vehicle, as well as a 4WD pickup on paved and
unpaved roads;  and

• Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education
Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount), and (3)
pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal
background checks.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their
résumé, and a list of three professional references to
RArecruitment at thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please indicate “Orchard Interp”
in your email subject line. Please include where you found this position
posted. No phone inquiries, please.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &
Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or
participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose
discrimination.

-- 
*Jessa Davis*
*Botanist*
*CBG Conservation Land Management Program*
*BLM Taos, NM*
*575.751.4712*

*"I close my eyes in order to see." Paul Gauguin*
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