The Cadillac-Manistee Ranger District is seeking a motivated SCA member to assist with monitoring threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species and their habitats in the Manistee National Forest. The primary duty of this position is to monitor rare turtles, which will include trapping, applying radio-transmitters, conducting radio-telemetry, locating nests, and collecting data on Eastern box turtles, wood turtles, Blanding's turtles, and spotted turtles. This position will generally require walking up to 5 miles per day over uneven terrain, working in swamps and marshes using waders or hip boots, operating a 4WD vehicle while working either alone or in a small group in remote areas. Biting and stinging insects are plentiful, and it will be a physically demanding position at times. In addition to turtle monitoring related duties, the member will gain experience conducting surveys for rare birds, snakes, and implementing wildlife habitat improvement projects.
This position is ideal for someone with a can-do attitude, who can solve problems and function independently in remote conditions, as well as in close quarters with others. We're looking for someone who is willing to work hard, and who can get the job done safely and with minimal instruction. Position is a good match for someone interested in pursuing a career in wildlife biology.
Housing is provided in an on-site bunkhouse with kitchen and bathroom facilities in an adjacent building. Personal vehicle is recommended for personal errands, but a government vehicle will be provided for field work.
Compensation:
– $300/week Living Allowance*
– $1,100 Travel Allowance*, paid once with first paycheck
– Housing on-site
– Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,718.25, to be received upon successful completion of position
– Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority
*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
It is SCA’s policy that all AmeriCorps-required background checks must return cleared results prior to the position’s start; this includes being fingerprinted for the FBI check. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed or the position’s start date will be delayed due to non-compliance.
*For SCA's COVID-19 guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid
Position ID: PO-00734956
Expected Dates: May 1, 2023 - July 23, 2023
Location:
1170 Nursery Rd.
Wellston, MI 49689
US
Training Provided: Training on wildlife surveys, defensive driving, use of map and compass.
Educational/Recreational Opportunities: Experience surveying for and improving the habitat of endangered, threatened, and sensitive species. Off-duty recreational opportunities include but not limited to; hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing,
Main Area of Focus: Wildlife Mgmt
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Driving Logistics: Recommended
A dollar store with some amenities is within 1 mile of the office/bunk house, but the nearest grocery store is 5 miles away.
Housing or Stipend Provided?
A. Partner will provide suitable housing for the member
Bunkhouse quarters with kitchen and bathroom facilities in a separate building approximately 150 feet away. Bedroom is typically shared one other employee/intern. Bunkhouse quarters are located on-site at the Cadillac-Manistee Ranger Station where intern will report to work during the week. The Ranger Station is located approximately 1 mile from the small town of Wellston, MI.
Indoor/Outdoor: Outside
US Citizenship: Yes
