United States Forest Service - Vegetation Management Stewards at Chattahoochee-Oconee National

Position Title:

United States Forest Service - Vegetation Management Stewards at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Ameri Corps

Two

Stewards Individual Placements

Chattooga River and Blue Ridge Ranger Districts, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest 9975 Hwy 441 Lakemont, GA 30552

Anticipated

Start Date:

4/27/26 Anticipated End Date: 9/25/26 (22 weeks) Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

Stewards Individual Placements is an Ameri Corps Program which provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the conservation of natural areas. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is comprised of two United States National Forests, the Oconee National Forest and the Chattahoochee National Forest, both located in Georgia.

The combined total area of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is nearly 867,000 acres. Stewards, in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, is seeking two members who will serve alongside Forest Service staff, gaining hands-on experience in invasive species management and ecological restoration. The Vegetation Management Steward is an Ameri Corps position which will provide support to the USFS and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest for Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) treatment projects, release service and stocking surveys, and rare plant management.

The Ameri Corps members will collaborate with Forest Service staff and gain hands-on experience managing invasive species and restoring natural areas. These projects will provide members with hands-on conservation experience to help gain field techniques, encourage future land stewardship, and opportunities to build and advance professional skills.

• Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) treatments using mechanical and pesticide applications.
• Stocking surveys and release service on planted pitch and shortleaf pine, promoting the reforestation of native, fire-adapted communities to compete with undesirable species.
• Supporting rare plant management and restoration by serving with zone biologists on rare plant habitat surveys and improvements.
• Assisting with natural resource management projects such as campground maintenance, trail maintenance, road maintenance, data management, etc.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Between the ages of 18-30, or up to age 35 with Veteran status.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an Ameri Corps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to serve in the woods in rough terrain.
• Degree or previous experience in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or Botany is preferred.
• Certification in pesticide application is highly preferred but not required.
• Chainsaw certification is preferred but not required.

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting…