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Youth Conservation Internships (YCI) - AZ

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"The internship program was great in teaching me about the job and helping me to understand all the different parts of it. Every part of the internship helped me not just in the STEM world,
but in learning things like interacting and working with others."
-Dallas Willoughby
​Thank you for your interest in applying for an Internship with G.E.M. Environmental
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

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.

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.
Download The Internship Application
Download GEM's Code of Conduct

​      Apply Online     

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

    Youth Conservation Internship Program
    Participant Application Form

    Internship positions are open for all that wish to apply. GEM Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. However, we strongly encourage women, minorities, those considered by the State of Arizona to be low income, first-generation students, and veterans to apply. Successful candidates must be willing to commit to work in an environment including a diverse community of participants for the duration of their specified term. 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 spent outdoors in the field completing service directly related to their project. 
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    ​Answer all the following questions honestly and completely, to the best of your knowledge.
    Please use the spaces provided to answer your questions, if more room is needed to sufficiently answer any of the following questions, ​please attach your answers in an appropriately named document that includes question titles with corresponding numbers in the upload buttons at the bottom of this application.
    Personal Questions         
    List the project title from the job posting you are applying for.
    List the Project Number from the job posting.
    Provide the date of your birth as recorded on your Birth Certificate.
    Have you ever been know by any other names or aliases? If so, please include.
    Please select you employment status. As these positions are paid for in part or whole by federal funding, all participants must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or legal residents authorized to work in United States. All applications are subjected to an e-verify check.
    enter in the last four digits of your social security number to be used to verify your identity in a pre-employment background check.
    If you are under the age of 18, can you provide the written consent of a parent or legal guardian that is willing to regularly communicate with GEM staff about your employment through the duration of your term?

    Education          
    Provide the name of the school you are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from.
    If applicable
    Applicants must have a GPA above 2.5.
    If you have had a parent or guardian earn a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited institution, select no as your answer. This does not include trade or technical schools.

    Background Questions         
    Applicants approved for interviews must pass a federal background check before the project start date. 
    This does not eliminate you from contention, so please explain your situation to further your chances of acceptance into the program.

    Physical Questions          
    The following questions are circumstantial and will not disqualify you from consideration                      

    Optional Demographics       
     Your answers to the following questions are used for internal reporting purposes only, collected demographic               
    ​statistics are used to ensure our programs remain consistent with our organization's mission.                 

    Short Essay Questions    
    Responses will be critiqued on content, grammar, and the applicant's ability to clearly convey their intended point.

    Supplemental Documentation     
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    Please provide copies of the following documents as PDF attachments submitted in the spaces provided below.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Applications will not be accepted as complete without the submission of a Letter of Reference.
    Max file size: 20MB
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