Hydrology and Ecosystems Team Member

The American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is seeking two (2) Hydrology and Ecosystems Team Members to contribute to the management of limited water resources through inventory and monitoring of springs, streams, and riparian areas occasionally alongside BLM staff.

Start Date: May/June 2025 (pending federal background check)

Estimated End Date: 21 weeks after the start date

* a 21-week minimum commitment is required*

Position Overview: Field work will be carried out by a team of two, and at least 50% of the crew’s time will be spent in the field monitoring springs, streams, and riparian areas.

Fieldwork includes completing surveys, data collection using field forms or tablets, and monitoring hydrological resources both for management and research purposes. Office duties will largely consist of field preparation, GIS map making, data management, data entry, administrative work, and reporting findings to BLM staff. Data collected will include water quantity and quality, stream bank stability, vegetation composition, and vegetation utilization by cattle.

This team’s efforts are vital to the District’s successful ability to complete priority riparian and aquatic inventory and monitoring work.

Schedule: Crews should anticipate working 40 hrs/week and will generally work Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with occasional work on Fridays. Flexible start/end dates in May/November.

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $800.00/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

BLM

Required:

• Applicants should have or be working towards a degree in biology, hydrology, fisheries, environmental studies, or related fields.
• Pass a federal criminal background check.
• Physically capable of hiking up to 5 miles daily across rough terrain while carrying field gear.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Manual dexterity is required for the use of various tools. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to hike over rough terrain and camp overnight under field conditions.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently, working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE’s online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time.

If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!