BLM - Minerals Planning Intern


"I really appreciate GEM Corps' hands on approach to engage with me. The routine meetings and regular call-ins is a testament to how much GEM wants us to succeed. I would recommend them to any incoming interns. They have molded me into the perfect candidate for my next position."
- Jack Badon - 2023 BLM Intern
Project #1033 -Natural Resource Intern
                          in Minerals Planning
Full Time Position (30 - 40 hours per week)
1 year AmeriCorps Term - 1800 hours of service
1 Positions Available in Roswell, New Mexico
Interns will be working at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Roswell Field Office (RFO)
located at 2909 W 2nd St, Roswell, NM 88201.

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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Bureau of Land Management is providing an opportunity for one individual to help support the BLM New Mexico State Office (NMSO) with Fluid Mineral Leasing.  The BLM NMSO must ensure National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for Federal Actions it takes as well as oversee compliance at the District and Field Office levels. The selected candidate would be responsible for ensuring documents meet quality standards and compliance with various laws and regulations including the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and NEPA as well as the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations and Departmental and Bureau guidelines. This position includes providing support to the development and review of all documents, and work related to the public involvement process of NEPA.
Other components of this project may include but are not limited to, the following: providing assistance to field and state office staff, data management, data entry, and quality assurance & control for minerals and other projects requiring compliance with NEPA.
 
The selected individual is expected to effectively coordinate with project leads and resource specialists to complete tasks according to project priorities, timelines and expectations.
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS
  • Assist Natural Resource Specialist program leads, at their direction, with ensuring NEPA compliance on various projects.
  • Catalog and track information, including public comments, received during the public involvement periods of the NEPA process.
  • Catalog and summarize exhibits provided by public commenters including analysis of applicability to actions in NM, OK, KS, and TX.
  • Catalog and summarize case law cited by public commenters including analysis of applicability to NMSO actions.
  • Survey and review of NEPA documents from other regions of the BLM and preparation of comparative analysis.
  • Assist in keeping the National NEPA register (e-planning) up to date in compliance with departmental and bureau guidelines.
  • Assist the Natural Resource Specialist program leads, when needed and at their direction, on other components of the surface management and resources programs such as completing final formatting of documents (including section 508 requirements), and data entry.

OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE REQUESTED: In order to successfully perform essential functions, physical requirements may include: being required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, etc.; being required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for significant periods of time and be able to safely lift 50 pounds on a routine basis; able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer and reach with hands and arms. This position calls for high levels of concentration. A moderate amount of non-overnight travel may be required to provide assistance to Field or District Offices, and to provide or receive training. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: The participant may participate in rigorous projects that focus skills and reveal the work qualities of the individual. The project provides the opportunity for the participant to develop or apply personal responsibility in their work. The rigorous schedule of the project helps develop project management skills. The participant will also work with multiple stakeholders in their project, which will help the participant develop communication skills, and experience navigating organizational hierarchies.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be a recent graduate who is able to complete the term without interruption (aside from requested time off); they must have a background in natural resource management, environmental policy, botany, agronomy, rangeland management, geology, biology, ecology, or a related field. Applicants should: demonstrate strong organizational skills and be able to work well with others in a professional setting; have a proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products such as Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and must have great attention to detail and be capable of problem solving.
 
Additionally, applicants must have the ability to work in both a team environment and as an individual; 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.
 
Preferred qualifications include being familiar with GIS and having a general understanding of federal land resource management policies (e.g., multiple use management).
 
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, while maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Must be able to accurately recognize and assess dangerous work sites or activities to prevent injuries from happening.
  • Must follow all Project Supervisor, Agency Mentor, or GEM 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 Segal Education 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]