Youth Conservation Internships (YCI) - AZ
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Project #1009 - BLM Force Accounts / Maintenance Intern
Deadline to apply January 15th 2022
Please see position descriptions and application deadlines listed below
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Project #1009 - BLM Force Accounts / Maintenance Intern
Deadline to apply January 15th 2022
Internship Term: Minimum of 4 months (640) hours
Start Date: ASAP upon successful completion of Federal Background Check
Internship Pay: $12.00/ hour
Start Date: ASAP upon successful completion of Federal Background Check
Internship Pay: $12.00/ hour
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
This position is for a maintenance worker within the Support Services Branch of the AZ Bureau of Land Management's Phoenix District Office. The participant will work as a member of the force account crew on resource management and deferred maintenance projects. The primary responsibilities include construction of range watershed, recreation and wildlife projects, building and recreation site maintenance including roads and trails.
Major duties
Participants must possess some skills and knowledge in general construction practices; Must be skilled in the use of basic hand and power tools such as hammer, power saws, drills, etc.; Be able to read, write, and submit routine maintenance inventory and progress reports; Must have a basic understanding of proper use and application of common construction materials, (i.e. paints, lumber, metals, plastics/ metal piping, and cement); Must have a good knowledge of shop math so that the worker can compute quantities needed, plan, measure, and layout materials according to specifications.
Responsibilities:
Participant will be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds such as bags of concrete. The work involves considerable physical efforts such as climbing ladders, kneeling, walking long distances over uneven surfaces, remaining in a crouched or bent position in cramped quarters for long periods of time. Participant must have good muscular coordination of hands, arms, feet, and good vision to operate around heavy trucks and equipment.
Working conditions:
Participant will work outside in extreme summer heat of temperatures up to or in excess of 120 F and could be subject to poisonous snakes, bees, scorpions etc. While safety is always a high priority, the participant may be subject to cuts or abrasions from sharp tools and burns while welding. Worker could be exposed to noxious gases and fumes while painting, welding fumes, or nearby operating equipment. Participant will also encounter dirt, grease, oil, and loud noises.
This position is for a maintenance worker within the Support Services Branch of the AZ Bureau of Land Management's Phoenix District Office. The participant will work as a member of the force account crew on resource management and deferred maintenance projects. The primary responsibilities include construction of range watershed, recreation and wildlife projects, building and recreation site maintenance including roads and trails.
Major duties
- Range and wildlife improvements: Constructs and maintains various improvement projects on public lands, (i.e. livestock and wildlife catchments, fences, pipelines, and water storage facilities).
- Building maintenance and recreation sites: performs various building maintenance tasks such as painting, installing floor coverings, plumbing, welding and laying concrete pads for ramadas, sheds, ramps etc at recreation sites.
Participants must possess some skills and knowledge in general construction practices; Must be skilled in the use of basic hand and power tools such as hammer, power saws, drills, etc.; Be able to read, write, and submit routine maintenance inventory and progress reports; Must have a basic understanding of proper use and application of common construction materials, (i.e. paints, lumber, metals, plastics/ metal piping, and cement); Must have a good knowledge of shop math so that the worker can compute quantities needed, plan, measure, and layout materials according to specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Complexity of work: Substantial portion of the work involves the maintenance of recreation sites, installation of horse gates, cattle guards, water pipelines, water shed structures etc.
- Nature and Degree of responsibility: Assignments will generally involve the responsibility for the complete work process including work layout on maintenance jobs. Most duties are performed in remote areas with limited access.
- Nature and degree of responsibility: Participant will work with a crew when working on construction projects, or may work independently when making repairs or painting. Work assignments are made in general terms and schedules. Judgment must be exercised in locating, analyzing and making repairs.
Participant will be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds such as bags of concrete. The work involves considerable physical efforts such as climbing ladders, kneeling, walking long distances over uneven surfaces, remaining in a crouched or bent position in cramped quarters for long periods of time. Participant must have good muscular coordination of hands, arms, feet, and good vision to operate around heavy trucks and equipment.
Working conditions:
Participant will work outside in extreme summer heat of temperatures up to or in excess of 120 F and could be subject to poisonous snakes, bees, scorpions etc. While safety is always a high priority, the participant may be subject to cuts or abrasions from sharp tools and burns while welding. Worker could be exposed to noxious gases and fumes while painting, welding fumes, or nearby operating equipment. Participant will also encounter dirt, grease, oil, and loud noises.
Individuals interested in obtaining a Public Land Corp (PLC) certification with 2-year non-competitive hiring status for federal employment must be between the ages of 16-30 or 35 for veterans at the time of their enrollment, and must serve at least 120 hours of their term outdoors in the field completing service directly related to their project.
If you're interested in applying, fill out and submit the online web-form below.
Alternatively, you can download the internship application form by clicking the link below.
Once complete, return your form and required materials to: internships@gemenvironmental.org.
Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application.
If you're interested in applying, fill out and submit the online web-form below.
Alternatively, you can download the internship application form by clicking the link below.
Once complete, return your form and required materials to: internships@gemenvironmental.org.
Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application.
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