Point Reyes National Seashore - Utility Systems Member - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 842,000 - 1,051,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing provided

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living allowance of $600 per week + $0

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is seeking an AmeriCorps service member to work at NPS Point Reyes National Seashore, assisting with maintenance and operation of water and wastewater systems. The role supports public and staff use of park facilities and provides training toward water operator certification.

Expected to be on-site, full-time, with a 900-hour term (26 weeks) starting January 11, 2027 and ending July 9, 2027.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• At least 18 years old; veterans up to 35
• High school diploma or equivalent or working toward it, with plans to obtain
• Able to notice and diagnose utility problems; safe problem-solving approach
• Team-oriented and eager to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of a Parkwide Utility Infrastructure Project
• Review Water/Wastewater components of projects
• Observe contractors and participate in weekly updates
• Operate light vehicles to access systems and move materials
• Collect water and bacteriological samples and perform testing
• Record water/wastewater data on forms and in reports
• Perform minor plumbing/chemical feed system repairs
• Monitor chlorine residuals and routine system checks
• Maintain pumphouses, treatment plants, labs, and vehicles
• Analyze water results and adjust treatment processes
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations
• Conduct vegetation removal around wells and treatment sheds
• Complete paperwork and data-entry; draft reports
• Shadow staff to gain exposure to park operations
• Assist with data collection, contract monitoring, and fleet management
• Prepare documents using tablets, GIS, and word processing tools

Job description

• Job Category Conservation , AmeriCorps
• Industry Utility Systems, Water Facilities
• Employee Type AmeriCorps

Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Point Reyes Utility Systems Service Member – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS – Point Reyes National Seashore

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 01/11/2027
• End Date: 07/09/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours (26 weeks)

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and pr otect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits, building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Stewards, in partnership with Point Reyes National Seashore (PORE) is seeking a n AmeriCorps service member to assist National Park Service staff in maintaining and operating the seashore’s utility systems, primarily maintaining 13 small non-public systems and 6 public systems. Of the public systems, one is community and the rest transient non-community. One class 1 wastewater system with treatment pond, 7-8 pressurized septic systems and many traditional gravity septic systems are present. We serve visitors, employees, housed employees, a children's camp, hostel, a Coast Guard facility, multiple backcountry campgrounds, and beach facilities. Visitors, residents and all communities on our water and wastewater systems rely on proper maintenance of our systems. All nearby lakes, streams and the ocean rely on proper wastewater treatment . S upport will include testing chlorine residual levels , collect ing bacteriological samples , add ing chlorine to a water treatment system , repairing broken pipes and assist ing in vegetation removal around wells, water treatment sheds, and sewer ponds . The selected service member will be provide d with an opportunity to learn the skills required to provide safe drinking water, protect cultural and natural resources, and apply for future NPS water operator positions. The member will also study for and take the test to receive a water treatment level 1 certification.

Description of Duties:

• Assist in the oversight of a Parkwide Utility Infrastructure Project
• Assist in technical review of Water/Wastewater components of this project
• Members will observe contractors completing work on water and wastewater projects and be included in weekly meeting updates
• Operat e light trucks and other vehicles to access systems and move supplies and materials
• Collect water and bacteriological samples and perform water testing in accordance with Standard Methods and State Requirements
• Record water and wastewater data (e.g., meter readings) on local, state, and federal forms
• Perform minor repair to plumbing and chemical feed systems, which includes Lift Stations and Grinder Pumps
• Conduct routine system checks and monitor chlorine residuals
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup to pumphouses, treatment plants, laboratories, and vehicles
• Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations
• Vegetation removal around wells, water treatment sheds, and sewer pond
• Complete hard copy and electronic paperwork, forms, and data-entry; compile and review information and create draft reports
• Job shadow other employees and work groups to gain exposure to other career paths and facets of park operations
• Assist supervisor and other administrative staff with tasks such as data collection and contract monitoring, fleet management, and supply inventory and monitoring
• Prepar e documents and reports using tablets, GIS, data management and word processing software

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History CheckCapable of noticing and diagnosing utility problems
• Able to determine and implement sound and safe resolutions as utility issues arise
• Ability to be flexible and work within a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Organizational skills

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Vanessa Morrison at [e-mail]

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday at a full-time capacity of 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
• Fully on-site

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
• Member will shadow NPS water operators to gain site specific training
• Service member will be provided basic first aid, bloodborne pathogen awareness, operational leadership, fall protection, lead awareness, respirator fit test, asbestos awareness, and possibly chainsaw and heavy equipment safety trainings
• T-1 California state water license
• First Aid training
• Operational Leadership
• Fall protection training
• Respirator fit test
• Chainsaw and heavy equipment safety training
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $600per week + additional benefit of $200 (equivalent to $20/hr)
• On-site housing provided
• Public Lands Corp Hiring Authorit y
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Service Site Staff and Contact Information:

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.