Geology Assistant AmeriCorps

Geology Assistant (26 Weeks) - Ameri Corps

Site:
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Oneida, Tennessee

Position (s): 4512

Position Title: Geology Assistant - Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program: Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements

Number of positions available: 1

Duration: 26 Weeks (not flexible)

Flexible

Start Date:

Yes

Start Date: 10/11/2026

End Date: 04/11/2027

Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900 hours - minimum hours

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award: $3,697.00 upon successful completion (pre‑tax)
• Weekly Living Allowance: $775.00 per week (pre‑tax)
• Relocation Allowance: $450.00 one‑time lump sum (pre‑tax)
• Student Loan Forbearance (if applicable, administered by My Ameri Corps )
• Student Loan Interest Payments (if applicable, administered through My Ameri Corps )

Preference given to applications submitted before Sunday, June 14, 2026. Positions close after 60 complete applications or at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 14, 2026, whichever occurs first.

Oil and Gas Well Site Inventory/Inspections, Abandoned Mine Land Site Inventory/Inspections, GIS Data Collection, Inventory/Inspection Reports, Interdisciplinary Resource Management including cultural and natural resources

This position helps the park identify and plan for safety and environmental issues associated with private and abandoned minerals. The Geology Assistant will support monitoring and reduction of potential impacts to natural and cultural resources.

The selected candidate will be supervised by the park’s Environmental Protection Specialist.

Duties include:

• Review and validation of existing inventory inspection sheets, photographs, and maps.
• Field projects to update existing conditions of oil and gas wells and abandoned mine features, including completing inspection forms, taking photographs, and collecting GPS locations.
• Produce final reports with inspection results, documentation of environmental conditions, photographs, maps, and recommendations for necessary actions.

Documentation of current conditions in the park related to oil and gas operations and abandoned coal mines. Updated well and mine site inspections to identify potential impacts and formulate requests for funding.

• United States citizen, United States national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate; otherwise must obtain a high school diploma or equivalent before receiving the education award.
• Must provide eligibility information and complete a National Service Criminal History Check and a government security background check.
• Must be available for the entire 26‑week term.

Highest priority for applicants pursuing a degree in geology, minerals management, petroleum engineering or related fields; strong GPS equipment knowledge; capable of traveling on foot through rough terrain; proficient in ESRI GIS software (Arc Pro, ArcGIS Online, Collector, Survey 123).

Field work 60‑70% and office work 30‑40%. The environment includes remote locations up to several miles from the nearest road. Applicants must be able to travel on foot carrying a pack and field equipment.

Park housing is NOT available; participants must find housing nearby. Average private monthly rent ranges from $600 to $1,500.

• Valid driver's license to operate a government vehicle required.
• Personal vehicle required for this position.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Physical requirements may include overnight travel, non‑traditional hours, terrain movement, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Full‑time service each week; exact schedule may vary. Lunch breaks and days off are not counted toward service hours.
• May be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events.

• Project and site training from the host site throughout the term.
• Orientation covering Ameri Corps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Free professional development webinars…