Individual Placement - Assistant Natural Resources Specialist

scacareers; Kansas; On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

scacareers is seeking a motivated individual to assist the Fort Natural Resources Specialist at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The role supports environmental education programs, invasive species control, habitat management, data input, and equipment maintenance.

Fort Leavenworth provides hands-on work with citizen science projects and field tasks, with a 40-hour week from late August 2026 to late August 2027. Health insurance, living and relocation allowances are offered to eligible personnel.

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn
• Ability to follow directions
• Some mechanical aptitude or hands-on problem-solving skills are helpful
• Biological sciences interest welcomed

Responsibilities

• Cutting and treating bush honeysuckle
• Input data into citizen science projects (Journey North, Monarch Watch, eBird, Avian Knowledge Network, INaturalist)
• Trail maintenance and habitat-related tasks
• Set and check live traps and related field equipment
• Maintain tools and equipment

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow directions

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Position Summary

Assist the Fort Natural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post’s Integrated Natural Resources Plan. These goals will include conducting environmental education programs, invasive species control, assisting with plant and animal surveys, habitat management, inputting survey data, and equipment maintenance.

Hosting Organization

Fort Leavenworth

Location

Fort Leavenworth, KS

Schedule

August 31, 2026 - August 27, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Cutting and treating bush honeysuckle; Learning and putting data into various citizen science projects such as but not exhaustive: Journey North, Monarch Watch, eBird, Avian Knowledge Network, INaturalist, etc.; Trail maintenance to include removing downed trees with chainsaws, mowing and weed eating; Setting and checking various live traps: crayfish traps, hoop net turtle traps, Sherman Live Traps, etc.

Marginal Duties

Maintenance of various tools; Cleaning vehicles and buildings used by SCA; Constructing various structures out of wood

Required Qualifications

A willingness to learn; Ability to follow directions

Preferred Qualifications

Some mechanical aptitude Biological Sciences background Interest in wildlife and wildlife management

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Member is responsible for finding own living arrangements in the area.

Compensation

• $650/week Living Allowance
• $1,100 Relocation Allowance (paid once)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Interpretive Skills

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

Health Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.