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GEM Abandoned Mine Lands Program

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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
Project #1021 - Geographer's Assistant
AmeriCorps Quarter Time 450-Hour Position
Positions out of Socorro, NM with statewide services

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:
  • $6,750 in non-taxable Living Allowance Stipends per year (equivalent to $15.00/hour)
  • 10-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.
  • $$1,718.25 in Segal Education Award per year through AmeriCorps.
  • $1,500 per year in additional YCC education awards or a $500 completion bonus available for qualifying NM residents.
  • Two-year PLC federal non-competitive hiring status eligibility for individuals between 17-30 years old (or 35 for veterans)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program is tasked with identifying abandoned mine features throughout the state of New Mexico. The Staff Scientist will take lead for a team that identifies and records abandoned mine features on public lands across New Mexico. Mining features will be recorded using Global Positioning System (GPS) tools with ArcGIS software where data are then downloaded to a master ArcGIS file and processed in a geodatabase. Most survey work is done on foot in terrain that is often steep and extremely rugged. Team members will identify mining related features in a survey of a mineral districts where they methodically traverse the area searching for features such as audits, shafts, trenches, structures, prospects, and waste/ overburden dumps. At no point will the team members access or enter mining features while on project or be asked to participate in activities that exceed assumed safety risks associated with recreational access as prescribed in by the resource management plans of federal agencies with surface management responsibilities. All participants will be required to follow safety guidelines administered by OSHA and MSHA. This position is offered through GEM Corps where AmeriCorps members or Interns will work with an AML Team Leader under the direction of a GEM Staff Scientist as AML Technicians or Geographer's Assistants. The position may require the individual to travel and stay for prolonged periods in a field camp setting with limited access to resources or facilities on unimproved public land.

CLERICAL AND FIELD WORK: To prepare and submit detailed reports of data collected; to assist in the collection, storage, and maintenance of field data; to perform GIS manipulation and analysis, create maps, as well as assist or take lead on other office and field related functions.

FLEET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE: Duties include the service and maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment both at the shop or in the field setting and the participant will be tasked with recording maintenance logs and ensuring that regular preventative maintenance occurs; to preform diagnostics and telematics, and make any required repairs necessary to ensure safe vehicle operations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be a recent graduate who is able to complete the term without interruption,; they must have a background in and have taken classes in geology, geography, or related earth science fields; have some experience in or be willing to quickly learn GIS applications for recording and collecting data; Have the ability to work in both a team environment and individually; have the ability to work with the public; applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; applicant will undergo a government security background clearance prior to starting this position.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Willing to accept responsibility in a dependable and flexible fashion.
  • Ready to take initiative in doing assigned work without prompting and seeks out other tasks that help the team accomplish their collective goals.
  • Completes work assignments in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.
  • Works hard with a positive mental attitude, in all weather and terrain conditions maintaining safe working environment.
  • Must be able to accurately recognize and assess dangerous work sites or activities to prevent injuries from happening.
  • Must follow all Crew Leader, Project Supervisor, or Staff instructions regarding safety in the workplace.

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.
  • To be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service​ 


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, use the upload button provided below to submit your PDF Application with embedded attachments.
Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application.
Any application or employment questions may be directed to internships@gemenvironmental.org

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.

    GEM AML Inventory and Monitoring Program
    Participant Application Form

    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 to be low income, first-generation students, or who have veteran status 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. Participants between the ages of 17-30 or 35 for veterans may be eligible to qualify for Public Land Corp (PLC) certification and 2-years of non-competitive hiring authority with the federal government if they serve a minimum of 640 hours on project with at least 120 hours of their term outdoors in the field completing service directly related to their project. Participants between the ages of 17-25 who reside in New Mexico may also be eligible to enroll with the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program to receive additional educational benefits
    ​
    ​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                      

    Participant 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     
    ​
    Please provide copies of the following documents as PDF attachments submitted in the spaces provided below.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Be sure to include a minimum of three professional references on your resume. References will be contacted in a pre offer reference check.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
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        • NM Campus Ambassador
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