Youth Conservation Internships (YCI) - AZ


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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
TRAINING: Members will undergo GEM Environmental Orientation, AmeriCorps Orientation, meaning of National Service, Member Prohibited Activities, how to use your Education Award, Safety, and Leave No Trace trainings upon arrival.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:
  • Up to $31,970 in non-taxable Living Allowance Stipends per year (equivalent to $17.76/hour)
  • No cost ACA compliant health plan available or affordable higher coverage healthcare options are available
  • No cost vision and dental plan available
  • 30 hour OSHA General Industries Certification
  • Participation in personal and professional development opportunities including resume building and mock interviews
  • Professional training certificates
     Upon the successful completion of their term, members may be eligible to receive the following.
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
  1. 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).
  2. 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.
Skills and Knowledge:
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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Physical effort:
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.

Minimum Eligibility requirements for an AmeriCorps participant:
  • Criminal History Check: NSOPW, and Federal/ State Criminal History Checks are required for before program involvement.
  • Documentation proving right to work as a US Citizen, US National, or US Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
  • Have HS Diploma or agree to obtain diploma or GED prior to using Ed Award. (Only applies to Ed Award)
  • To be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service​ 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out and submit the NM GEM Corps application below. Responses may be attached directly to the document by uploading them from your computer to the appropriate boxes in the application form.
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Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application.
Any questions about the position or submission process may be directed to [email protected]

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Please fill out the online application below. You will be asked to attach several documents at the end of the application.