Point Reyes National Seashore - Utility Systems Member - AmeriCorps

• Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps
• Industry Utility Systems, Water Facilities
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

Position Title:

NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Point Reyes Utility Systems Service Member – Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program:
Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site

Location:

NPS – Point Reyes National Seashore

• Start Date: 01/11/2027
• End Date: 07/09/2027
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900 hours (26 weeks)

Stewards Individual Placements is an Ameri Corps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and pr otect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits, building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Stewards, in partnership with Point Reyes National Seashore (PORE) is seeking a n Ameri Corps service member to assist National Park Service staff in maintaining and operating the seashore’s utility systems, primarily maintaining 13 small non-public systems and 6 public systems. Of the public systems, one is community and the rest transient non-community. One class 1 wastewater system with treatment pond, 7-8 pressurized septic systems and many traditional gravity septic systems are present.

We serve visitors, employees, housed employees, a children's camp, hostel, a Coast Guard facility, multiple backcountry campgrounds, and beach facilities. Visitors, residents and all communities on our water and wastewater systems rely on proper maintenance of our systems. All nearby lakes, streams and the ocean rely on proper wastewater treatment . S upport will include testing chlorine residual levels , collect ing bacteriological samples , add ing chlorine to a water treatment system , repairing broken pipes and assist ing in vegetation removal around wells, water treatment sheds, and sewer ponds .

The selected service member will be provide d with an opportunity to learn the skills required to provide safe drinking water, protect cultural and natural resources, and apply for future NPS water operator positions. The member will also study for and take the test to receive a water treatment level 1 certification.

• Assist in the oversight of a Parkwide Utility Infrastructure Project
• Assist in technical review of Water/Wastewater components of this project
• Members will observe contractors completing work on water and wastewater projects and be included in weekly meeting updates
• Operat e light trucks and other vehicles to access systems and move supplies and materials
• Collect water and bacteriological samples and perform water testing in accordance with Standard Methods and State Requirements
• Record water and wastewater data (e.g., meter readings) on local, state, and federal forms
• Perform minor repair to plumbing and chemical feed systems, which includes Lift Stations and Grinder Pumps
• Conduct routine system checks and monitor chlorine residuals
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup to pump houses, treatment plants, laboratories, and vehicles
• Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations
• Vegetation removal around wells, water treatment sheds, and sewer pond
• Complete hard copy and electronic paperwork,…