Beginning on 1/18/22, all new SCA volunteer program participants are required to be fully vaccinated. Full vaccination is defined as having received a booster shot six months after the Pfizer and Moderna primary series and two months after the Johnson & Johnson primary series.
The South Texas Refuge Complex protects nearly 200,000 acres of land in south Texas through natural resource conservation. We are seeking an intern to be a part of the Natural Habitat Restoration Team. Intern duties will focus primarily on assisting in the restoration of natural areas through native plant reintroductions and invasive species control across the South Texas Refuge Complex. This position will assist experienced U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel in the propagation and nursery care of tree and shrub seedlings, mechanical and chemical invasive species control, site preparation and post-planting site maintenance, delivering plants to planting sites, collecting and processing seed, planting seedlings in understory planting sites, and monitoring survivorship and recovery of planted sites. Other duties may include miscellaneous tasks, as needed, to support the Restoration Program and the Refuge’s Biology Program. This position will be stationed and housed at the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR, however, overnight travel to Laguna Atascosa NWR may be required during site preparations and plantings. The intern will work a compressed schedule, 9-hour days Monday through Friday with alternating Fridays off. Intern will operate government-owned vehicles during work hours, for official use only. Intern must provide personal transportation for travel to and from housing site to Refuge headquarters and for other personal use. Intern must have a valid driver's license.
32-week Internship
Living Allowance: $520 per week
Relocation Travel; $1,100.00 one-time
Conditions of Employment
Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Position ID: PO-00730740
Expected Dates: October 24, 2022 - June 11, 2023
Location:
3325 Green Jay Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
US
Training Provided: ATV/UTV operation, first aid and CPR, defensive driving, pesticide handling
Educational/Recreational Opportunities: South Texas offers bird-watching, wildlife, boating, cycling, hiking, hunting, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and even para-sailing. Educational opportunities include other nature centers, museums, and cultural arts.
Handicap Accessible?: No
Main Area of Focus: Natural Resources Mgmt
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Driving Logistics: Required
Personal vehicle is required for transportation for non-work related purposes.
Housing or Stipend Provided?
A. Partner will provide suitable housing for the member
Housing is available in a shared bunkhouse approximately 2 miles from the Refuge headquarters. The housing quarters is a duplex with one side for males and one side for females. Each side has 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchen. Each bedroom has 2 beds. Additional interns and multi-person work crews will also be housed in the duplex and each room must be shared with one additional person. Each kitchen is equiped with a full-size fridge, a stove-top, and a microwave (please note that there is not an oven in either kitchen in the bunkhouse). A laundry room is also available near the housing quarters.
Indoor/Outdoor: Outside
US Citizenship: Yes