Facilities Management Field Lead - Christiansted National Historic Site

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Christiansted National Historic Site (CHRI) is seeking TWO Facilities Management Field Leads to provide support to park staff to assist and engage in a multitude of resource protection activities in partnership with the National Park Service. The program will cover a broad spectrum of natural resources, facilities, heritage, interpretation, and historic preservation projects.

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: June 5th, 2023

Estimated End Date: August 28th, 2023 (or approximately 8 weeks after start date)

*an 8-week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Christiansted National Historic Site Headquarters, Christiansted, Virgin Islands

Christiansted National Historic Site is located in the historic town of Christiansted on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. St. Croix is the largest of the four U.S. Virgin Islands, which include Water Island, St. John, and St. Thomas. The U.S. Virgin Islands are part of the Lesser Antilles and lie on the boundary between the Greater and Lesser Antilles island chains of the Caribbean, making this location an important crossroad in the settlement and colonial history of the New World. The national historic site consists of approximately seven and one-half acres on the waterfront of Christiansted Harbor in the town of Christiansted. Currently, Christiansted National Historic Site includes several important historic structures that reflect the 18th and 19th century Danish colonial rule and life on the island of St. Croix. Situated on this cultural landscape are key historic structures that include Fort Christiansvaern and Stable Yard Building, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse, Danish Customs House, Scale House, Bandstand, and Steeple Building. All Christiansted National Historic Site historic buildings are on the List of Classified Structures.

Field leads will work at all three parks including Sion Farm housing: BUIS SARI and CHRI. Trail maintenance and facilities management projects will take place in BUIS and at SARI which has limited cellular service.

For more information regarding Christiansted National Historic Site or the National Park Service, please visit: www.nps.gov/chri/

Position Overview:

Work tasks will primarily involve:

• projects could include debris removal, brush clearing, trail construction, painting, pruning trees, weed eating, and erosion control projects.
• assisting and engaging in a multitude of resource protection activities in partnership with the National Park Service. The program will cover a broad spectrum of natural resources, facilities, heritage, interpretation, and historic preservation projects.
• Performing duties across multiple division boundaries to experience many aspects of the National Park Services mission's and projects.
• learning about accountability, property ownership, responsibility and work ethic all combined around resource protection and the NPS operations.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm (40 hours a week).

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $520/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Personal vehicle for non-project related tasks
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history check.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• The Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Preferred:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing an associates degree in outdoor recreation and hospitality, construction, masonry or landscaping and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as historical structure restoration, trail maintenance and hospitality.
• Knowledge of masonry, carpentry, hospitality services, trail restoration, leadership and project management.
• Ability and willingness to work with a team of 14-18 year-old members guiding them in various park tasks.
• Strong awareness of potential hazards at the job site and ability to evaluate risk to avoid unsafe operations.
• Ability and willingness to collect data and maintain records precisely according to standardized protocol
• Be able to persevere under stressful conditions
• Work outdoors, during the day in isolated conditions, and in adverse weather.
• Walk in the sand up to 10 kilometers/night; climb rocks; stoop, kneel and stand on soft substrate and in cramped conditions.
• Have a strong work ethic
• Be able to lift and move heavy objects
• Operate and maintain communications equipment properly (cell phone, hand-held VHS radio, marine radio)
• Deep interest in the goals and projects of the National Park Service and improving their public lands.

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Position has a high demand of walking and physical exertion while working at BUIS and CHRI. Field Lead must be able to endure long periods of manual labor, walking and standing.
• Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 40 lbs., ability to move up to 40 pounds.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working in variable weather conditions which may include high heat, heavy rain, strong winds and/or storms.
• Noise Environment:Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
• Travel: This position does not require unique travel.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC Member Coordinator, Maya Opara-Nadi, at mopara-nadi@usaconservation.org.

EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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