Range Technician Internships with the Bureau of Land Management - Direct Hiring Authority

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management is seeking Range Technician - Direct Hire Authority Interns interested in dedicating 11 weeks in support of BLM. This internship opportunity is intended to provide individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds professional experience and exposure to public service and lands management.

A Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) internship is perhaps the most effective tool currently available to agencies seeking to expedite the hiring of qualified students in positions quickly. It is a competitive and rigorous project based internship that sets the foundation toward finding a full time position directly with a government agency. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and ACE EPIC are looking to engage the next generation of conservation stewards from diverse and unique viewpoints with particular attention to African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and Hispanic students. The program will raise awareness of our public lands, their accessibility, and the need for community involvement in their preservation.

Please apply ASAP! The first round of application review will occur on March 16th. So please apply before then. However, if you are unable to meet that deadly, We strongly encourage you still apply and please reach out to Josh Haussler at jhaussler@usaconservation.org. We will continue rolling reviews of applications until all positions are filled.

For more information about BLM DHA internships, please visit https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/direct-hire-program

**Please note: This opportunity is only available to current students at the end of the program. Unfortunately any students graduation before August 2023 do not qualify and cannot be considered.

Start Date: June 2023

End Date: August (11 weeks after start date)

Compensation: $700-$800/wk. Compensation is dependent on education level (Undergraduate/Graduate).

Relocation Reimbursement: We can reimburse up to $1000 of costs associated with moving to and from the internship location.

Housing Assistance: Housing assistance up to $175 per week is available upon request and demonstration of need.

Positions and Locations: (These locations / descriptions may have changed, so please double check the descriptions posted in our application portal listed below)

Kingman, AZ

The BLM Kingman Field Office needs to update its GIS layer data for over 1700 range improvements. The intern would visit and inspect range improvements within the boundaries of three land health evaluations.

Kingman, AZ

The Purpose of this project is to provide opportunities for high school and college level students and recent graduates to obtain valuable field experience by being exposed to the wild horse and burro program. This internship will provide experience that will enable high school graduates, college students and recent college graduates to transition from academics to the development of professional skills by gaining experience resource management and increasing complex wild horse and burro issues, resource management, and national landscape conservation system duties that include leadership; planning, resource monitoring, compliance, gathers, inventory, assessments, outreach, restoration, and resource protection. The internship is with the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado River District working in the Kingman Field Office (KFO) in Kingman, AZ.

Yuma, AZ

The Purpose of this project is to provide opportunities for high school and college level students and recent graduates to obtain valuable field experience by being exposed to the wild horse and burro program. This internship will provide experience that will enable high school graduates, college students and recent college graduates to transition from academics to the development of professional skills by gaining experience resource management and increasing complex wild horse and burro issues, resource management, and national landscape conservation system duties that include leadership; planning, resource monitoring, compliance, gathers, inventory, assessments, outreach, restoration, and resource protection. The internship is with the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado River District working in the Kingman Field Office (KFO) in Kingman, AZ.

Alturas, CA

In addition to joining the Rangeland Health Interdisciplinary Team, the successful candidate will coordinate the monitoring effort on the Denio and Board Corral Grazing Allotments in Washoe County, Nevada. Utilizing existing AIM (Assessment Inventory and Monitoring) data and protocols, and field assessments with Rangeland Management Staff, the successful intern will deliver a comprehensive rangeland health report for both Grazing Allotments.

Bakersfield, CA

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office seeks a Rangeland Management Specialist intern to assist during the summer of 2023. The intern will learn a plethora of skills related to Rangeland Management program. During the internship, the intern will complete duties directly related to rangeland management such as conducting Inventory, Monitoring and Compliance evaluations, working within Rangeland databases (RIPS, RAS), learning correct rangeland records management, recording and reporting range improvement condition. In addition, the intern will also actively use information gained and interact with grazing permittees and internal resource specialists to renew a grazing authorization via the NEPA process. This project will allow the intern to gain both knowledge of the BLM rangeland management program, but also how NEPA is integrated into the grazing renewal process and how to effectively communicate with a variety of resource specialists.

Winnemucca, NV

Interns in the Vegetation Management project will assist the Winnemucca BLM District in restoring areas degraded by wildfires and invasive species through surveys and vegetation treatments such as invasive species removal, seed collection, and planting native seedlings. Interns will participate in all stages of vegetation management on public lands, including planning, implementing, and monitoring treatments. Throughout the summer interns will work with BLM staff to develop a restoration plan for one priority area and will present their plan to resource specialists at the conclusion of the internship.

Hines, OR

The Burns District, along with partners, aggressively inventories and treats thousands of acres of invasive plant species each year. Invasive annual grasses (medusahead, ventenata, and cheatgrass) are often the large scale target species for treatment as they decrease the health and function of rangelands, change the wildfire cycle, increase soil erosion, degrade wildlife habitat value, reduce overall biodiversity and climate change resiliency. Being able to determine if our current treatments are effective is paramount to planning future treatments. The short term goal of this project would be to collect and analyze pretreatment and post-treatment effects on invasive annual grasses to determine if they were successful and to what degree. The longer term goal would be to use this information to either maintain, or adjust, current practices to increase the success of future treatments.

Hines, OR

The intern is expected to consult with internal resource staff on monitoring needs related to riparian areas. Using this information, they will work to plan a season of field work, conduct field data collection, and use current and historical data to produce a report on riparian habitat conditions on the district; results of the report will be presented to resource staff and managers. This report will be used in future resource management decisions including allotment management plans, restoration planning, HAF assessments, and future RMPs. Interns will be provided all training and support required to successfully complete this project. Opportunities for assisting specialists in other aspects of land management will be available.

Hines, OR

This position would entail monitoring upland and riparian vegetation and water availability within Wild Horse & Burro (WHB) Herd Management Areas (HMAs). Data for would be gathered to support existing Appropriate Management Levels (AMLs) and/or to support modifying AMLs. In addition, data would be used to determine additional needs to range developments to protect natural resources while supporting wild horses. Monitoring methods could include: utilization, supervision, Pace 180, Line-point intercept, MIM, PFC, and photo monitoring, among other methods. Training for methods and plant ID would be provided by the BLM. Project inspections would also be a part of this position. A monitoring report would be required at the end of the year to show pre- and post-livestock grazing conditions in HMAs. The Burns BLM commits to providing experience in multiple areas to best prepare the intern for a permanent position with the BLM. The schedule will be flexible, though 4-10s is recommended.

Hines, OR

This intern would monitor upland and riparian vegetation within grazing allotments in the southern end of Harney County, near Fields, Oregon. The intern would work cooperatively with the Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Monitoring methods would include utilization, supervision, Pace 180, Line-point intercept, MIM, PFC, and photo monitoring. Training on methodology and vegetation identification would be provided by the BLM. The intern would also conduct project inspections. The intern could be stationed out of Burns, OR, and drive regularly to the south end of the district, or they could be stationed out of Fields, OR, where the BLM could provide housing, the intern could select their preference. A monitoring report would be required at the end of the year. The Burns BLM commits to providing experience in multiple areas to best prepare the intern for a permanent position with the BLM. The schedule will be flexible, though 4-10s is recommended.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be a Currently Enrolled Student. Recent graduates are not eligible for DHA positions. I.e. if you are graduating this year, before August 2023, you unfortunately do not qualify
• At least 18 years of Age.
• A valid driver's license, Driving Record check will be completed during on-boarding process. (Interns must be 21+ to drive agency vehicles).
• Ability to undergo a federal criminal history check
• ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.

Selection Criteria: Please note that this specific program is intended as opportunities for those who identify as individuals from diverse and underrepresented communities. All applications will be reviewed and rated according to the following criteria: relevant educational and work experience, oral and written communication skills, maturity, professionalism, technical knowledge and expertise, evidence of adaptability and adventurousness, and ability to work effectively with diverse audiences. Selected candidates will undergo a background check before beginning their assignment. The intern must be willing to represent ACE and the BLM in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

To Apply:

Please submit your application using the APPLY NOW section located on the upper right hand corner of the position listing on our website here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/607964.html

Please note any and every position for which you want to be considered. We highly recommend applying for multiple positions.

To be considered, we require ALL the items listed below. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, so we recommend applying immediately.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Copy of unofficial transcripts

If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact the Program Manager, Josh Haussler, at 385-226-0080 or jhaussler@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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