Wildlife Management Member – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with American Conservation Experience in Gunnison, CO

Summary:  American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE Wildlife Management Member to assist NPS Staff with natural resource management for 7 weeks at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. 

For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/796591.html“>https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/796591.html

Start Date:  Flexible, between June 6th and June 20th of 2022

End Date:   7 weeks from the start date

 *a 7-week minimum commitment is required*

Location: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, CO (duty location) and Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison, CO 

Position Description:  The ACE Wildlife Management Member will work collaboratively with the National Park Service staff as part of the resource management team, and duties will include:

• Assisting with raptor nest monitoring
• Bat acoustic sampling
• Invasive plant control through mechanized and herbicide methods (backpack sprayer)
• Habituated wildlife monitoring

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Members must be US citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with U.S. government contracts
• 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 required criminal history checks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• English proficiency required
• ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.

 Preferred:                                        

• Competitive applicants for the position either hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and/or prior experience in environmental science, botany, ecosystem restoration, biological sciences, natural resource management, park management, landscape architecture, forestry, or a related discipline.
• Effective communication skills with all ages and diverse audiences
• Ability to identify plants and wildlife using identification guides
• Knowledge and ability using GIS/GPS equipment in the field
• Deep interest in ecology and respect for nature
• A deep desire to gain a deeper understanding and relationship with the Southwest and understand what it takes to manage our country’s most revered public places
• Highly Recommended: A personal vehicle