Wetland Pool Tech & Field Steward (AmeriCorps)

Conservation Legacy; Michigan; Presencial; USD 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3

Living Allowance of $600 per week (pre

Additional Benefit of $120 per week (预

Free Healthcare Coverage (opt in)

Childcare Coverage (opt in)

Student Loan forbearance

Interest Payments if Eligible

Descripción de la vacante

Conservation Legacy seeks a Wetland Pool Technician for AmeriCorps at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Seney, Michigan. This 26-week, 900-hour placement will help refine and implement the water management plan across 22 wetland pools and engage with tribal staff and refuge personnel.

The role emphasizes field data collection, water level monitoring, and collaborative habitat management, with housing availability and remote locations noted. Strong preference for February 2027 start.

Formación

• Practical knowledge of biological sciences for wetland work.
• Ability to identify avian and plant species in field conditions.
• Experience using database systems or spreadsheets for data entry.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate spring target water levels and make recommendations for 2027 targets.
• Collaborate with refuge staff to manipulate water control structures and remove blockages.
• Use hand tools to maintain water control structures and gauges.
• Replace missing water gauges and clean for readability.
• Use nonmotorized boats to verify water depth and survey aquatic vegetation.
• Monitor pool levels May–Aug and record observations in a central database.
• Conduct wildlife surveys for nesting waterbirds and enter data into databases.
• Capture avian survey data with field equipment and computers.
• Store and analyze data from monitoring in various systems.
• Survey locations for invasive species and assist with control efforts.

Conocimientos

Biological sciences knowledge

Avian identification

Data entry / databases

Field observations

Communication skills

Herramientas

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Conservation Legacy seeks a Wetland Pool Technician for AmeriCorps at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Seney, Michigan. This 26-week, 900-hour placement will help refine and implement the water management plan across 22 wetland pools and engage with tribal staff and refuge personnel.

The role emphasizes field data collection, water level monitoring, and collaborative habitat management, with housing availability and remote locations noted. Strong preference for February 2027 start.