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Title: NPS Hydropower Program Fellow

Stipend: $634.00 Weekly Living Stipend

Dates: March 2024

Term: 52 weeks, full time, 40 hrs/week

Reports To: National Park Service - National Park Service

Location: REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE

Status: 1700-hour AmeriCorps Service Term

Benefits: AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,345.00 and eligibility for Public Land Corps Hiring Authority after successful completion of term. Health insurance offered by Conservation Legacy.

Applications received before January 26, 2024, will be given priority when reviewing materials.

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps’ Mission: It is the mission of the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) to lead our nations back to cultural and ecological well-being. ALCC has offices in Acoma Pueblo, Isleta Pueblo, Gallup NM (Navajo Nation), Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Tribe. ALCC also serves Indigenous Youth across the country through its Individual Placements Program. Native American applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, reasonable steps will be taken to provide written material in appropriate languages.

National Park Service Mission: 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 NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. NPS operates programs that extend throughout the nation, including the Hydropower Assistance Program, Wild and Scenic Rivers Program, and RTCA, managed through the Washington DC Headquarters Office.

The NPS Hydropower Assistance Program supports parks and designated areas nationwide. This fellowship focuses on developing and managing geospatial tools, outreach and communication products, and guidance documents to benefit communities and the environment. The fellow will work with NPS hydropower staff to manage the hydropower database, develop an annual report, update a story map, and create other communication products illustrating the program’s accomplishments. The fellow will also engage in research and analysis to inform tools and guidance for staff and partners related to recreation and conservation in FERC proceedings, supporting protection of rivers and outdoor recreation near hydropower projects.

1. Develop and update geospatial and database tools for the hydropower program.
   • Conduct quality control of database entries.
   • Update training guidance and assist staff with annual reporting. Provide a training webinar on how to use the database.
   • Collaborate with the Division's Program Geospecialist to update the database.
   • Develop guidance and GIS tools to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in hydropower projects. Add geospatial layers to aid staff in project selection.
   • Assist with updating the project projection tool and related map; update staff guidance and solicit feedback from the hydropower team.
   • Develop and update interactive and printable maps.
2. Develop Communication Tools
   • Work with the Program Manager and Team Lead to update the annual report; utilize FY24 project data and upcoming FY25 workload. Develop maps, charts, and tables to show hydropower work.
   • Download and modify spreadsheets from the project database and projection tool as needed.
   • Develop project stories for the online Story Map and other communication products.
   • Develop a newsletter for NPS staff about training and news.
   • Update existing tools such as the website and SharePoint site.
3. Develop Research Reports and Guidance Documents
   • Topics may include accessibility, inclusive recreation, mitigation, adaptive management, and hydraulic models to support fish passage and in-stream flows. Research may include traditional ecological knowledge, tribal trust responsibilities, and tribal consultation.
   • Conduct research and summarize results.
   • Draft best practices and summary reports.
   • Revise reports based on input from NPS staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Age under 30 as of February 2024 (up to 35 for veterans).
• Bachelor's or master's degree in geography, GIS, outdoor recreation, planning, law, hydrology, water resource engineering, landscape architecture, environmental education, environmental studies, or related field; or currently pursuing a degree program.
• US citizenship or permanent residency. Interns must undergo a government background check if selected.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week).

The ideal candidate:

• Is proficient in and enjoys writing and communicating clearly.
• Has experience with or can learn software such as Adobe InDesign, Excel, ArcGIS.
• Is organized, attentive, and able to listen, ask questions, and think critically.
• Has experience, education, or interest in rivers.
• Has confidence in conducting literature reviews and independent research.

It is not required to have experience in all areas; interest and some experience in at least one area is required.

Questions about the position or application: ALCC Individual Placements Coordinator, Shonto Greyeyes, shonto@conservationlegacy.org.

Updated: January 2024