Senior Backend Developer

Overview

Title: San Bernardino Biological Technician (2 openings)

Start/End Dates: May 28, 2024 – September 13, 2024 (anticipated dates)

Stipend: $400 per week living stipend + $200 housing stipend + Education Award.

Term: 16 weeks, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Reports To: Olyvia Childress (USFWS Assistant Refuge Manager)

Location: San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge (7628 N. Highway 191, Douglas, AZ 85607)

Status: 450-hour Ameri Corps Service Term

Benefits: Ameri Corps Education Award $1,718.25;
Public Lands Corps Certificate; both with successful completion of the internship. Health insurance provided by Cigna;
Ameri Corps childcare assistance. On-site housing is available.

Summary:

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) is a program of Conservation Legacy focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona with program offices in Flagstaff and Tucson. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) aims to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats through Federal programs;

the Refuge is part of this mission.

The primary role of the two Biological Technician interns is to support the Refuge biology program with tasks including monitoring populations of federally listed fish species, Chiricahua leopard frogs, Huachuca water umbrell, and Yellow-billed cuckoos, following established protocols. Other duties may include assisting in bird banding activities and plant management. The interns’ service will aid in the recovery of federally listed species and their habitats.

Species monitoring work informs management actions. The Technicians may also assist in other programs when opportunities arise, such as maintenance and visitor services. The Technician will draft summary reports for select projects and create an overall presentation of their projects to present to Refuge staff.

The interns will have the opportunity to attend annual outreach events such as Southwest Wings Birding Festival where SBNWR has a table each year. Interns will be exposed to duties of running and managing a National Wildlife Refuge through participation in monthly staff meetings where Administrative, Biological, Management, Law Enforcement, and Maintenance staff discuss tasks and challenges.

Training will be provided in:
ArcGIS Field Maps for locating survey sites; implementing protocols and data recording; performing monitoring activities; summary report writing; use of required equipment. Housing is available for interns during the term.

• Assist refuge biologist with annual monitoring and surveying of populations of federally listed fish species, Chiricahua leopard frogs, Huachuca water umb el, and Yellow-billed cuckoo, independently or with assistance of the refuge biologist.
• Collect required data and deliver to the refuge biologist.
• Perform data entry as needed.
• Write individual summary reports for monitoring efforts.
• Schedule pond and well monitoring visits to meet monitoring frequencies.
• Conduct pond and well monitoring activities.
• Hiking trail clearing.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willing and able to represent Arizona Conservation Corps and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to work independently with little to no immediate supervision.
• Ability to perform physical work in extreme weather conditions and terrain, hiking up to 6+ miles per day.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Must possess 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.

• Local to the Douglas, Arizona area.
• Tribal affiliation.
• Interest in a natural resource conservation career.
• Strong desire to learn new skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

• To successfully perform…