Point Reyes National Seashore - Utility Systems Member - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy; Point Reyes Station (CA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance

Professional development stipend

On-site housing provided

Healthcare Coverage if Eligible

Childcare Coverage if Eligible

Loan forbearance if Eligible

Interest Payments if Eligible

Water license training

Zusammenfassung

Conservation Legacy is seeking an AmeriCorps service member for the NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Point Reyes utility systems project. You will maintain 13 small non-public systems and 6 public ones, perform water testing, repair plumbing, and support wastewater operations in a hands-on park environment.

You will learn water treatment operations, study for a water license, and collaborate with NPS staff to safeguard water resources while serving in a full-time, on-site role at

Qualifikationen

• US citizen/national or lawful permanent resident
• 18+ (Veterans up to 35)
• Has a HS diploma or equivalent and agrees to obtain one if needed
• Willing to provide information for a National Service Criminal History Check
• Capable of noticing and diagnosing utility problems
• Able to work in a team and stay flexible
• Organized, detail-oriented and eager to learn new skills

Aufgaben

• Assist in oversight of a Parkwide Utility Infrastructure Project
• Assist in technical review of Water/Wastewater components
• Observe contractors and participate in meeting updates
• Operate light vehicles to access systems
• Collect water samples and perform tests per standards
• Record data on forms and reports
• Perform minor repairs to plumbing and chemical feed systems
• Maintain pumphouses, treatment plants, labs and vehicles
• Analyze water results and adjust treatment
• Assist with wastewater maintenance and pumping
• Vegetation removal around wells and sheds
• Complete paperwork and draft reports
• Shadow other staff to gain exposure to park operations
• Support data collection, fleet management and inventory

Kenntnisse

US citizen/national or lawful resident

18+ / Veterans up to 35

Background check eligibility

Ability to diagnose utility problems

Teamwork and flexibility

Strong organizational skills

Attention to details

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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

1 Bear Valley Rd., Point Reyes Station, California 94956

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 protect 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 an 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. Support will include testing chlorine residual levels, collecting bacteriological samples, adding chlorine to a water treatment system, repairing broken pipes and assisting in vegetation removal around wells, water treatment sheds, and sewer ponds. The selected service member will be provided with an opportunity to learn the skills 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
• Operate 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
• Prepare 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 Check
• Capable of noticing and diagnosing utility problems
• Able to determine and implement sound and safe resolutions as utility issues ariseAbility to be flexible and work within a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to details

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
• Bloodborne pathogen awareness
• Operational Leadership
• Fall protection training
• Lead awareness
• Respirator fit test
• Asbestos training
• Chainsaw and heavy equipment safety training
• Federal Resume workshop

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $600per week + additional benefit of $200 (equivalent to $20/hr)
• $1,000 professional development stipend
• On-site housing provided
• Public Lands Corps Hiring Authorit y
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible
• T-1 California water treatment license

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:

Ariana Nye

Program Coordinator

Stewards Individual Placements

[phone]

[e-mail]

Service Site Staff and Contact Information:

Alex Bernhardt

Buildings and Utilities Supervisor

Point Reyes National Seashore

[e-mail]

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.