Ecology Assistant (52 Weeks) - AmeriCorps

Ecology Assistant (52 Weeks) - AmeriCorps Position Details Position ID(s): 4559 Position Title: Ecology Assistant - AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements Site Location: Pacific West Region Office, San Francisco, California Number of positions available: 1 Terms of Service Duration: 52 Weeks (not flexible) Flexible Start Date: Yes Start Date: 11/02/2026 End Date: 11/01/2027 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 hours – this is the minimum number of hours the selected candidate must serve throughout the duration of their position. Benefits Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $7,395.00 upon successful completion of position (pre‑tax) Weekly Living Allowance: $775.00 per week, fixed rate (pre‑tax) Relocation Allowance: $450.00 (distributed as a one‑time lump sum with first paycheck) (pre‑tax) Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly) Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly) For 52‑week positions only: Free Healthcare Coverage (opt in) Childcare Coverage (opt in) Application Timeline Preference given to applicants who submit applications before Sunday, June 14, 2026. Positions will close after receiving 60 complete applications, or at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 14, 2026, whichever occurs first. Keywords fire management ecological data fire environment planning communication Purpose This Ecology Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. This position will support wildland fire management planning and decision‑making in parks in the Pacific West by helping to deliver relevant future fire conditions data and information to managers. The outcomes of this effort will help parks achieve management goals and objectives of reducing risk to irreplaceable resources and protecting natural ecosystem integrity and function for the enjoyment of future generations. It will also provide professional development experience at the interface of science and land management, important for future work in the field of fire ecology and management. Description of Duties This position focuses on providing data and information on future fire regime conditions to National Park Service (NPS) and wildland fire managers to improve fire management planning and implementation. Data and information products and tools used will be guided by regional or geographic area fire ecologists and fire planners. The SIP will collaborate with the regional and geographic area staff to determine the most effective way to communicate the resulting information for direct use by practitioners. The SIP will then project directly with staff at multiple parks to present and discuss various resources and information that can assist managers. Products will be designed to be directly incorporated into park fire management plans, help prioritize and locate strategic fuels treatments, and inform preparedness, response, and recovery decisions in parks. Deliverables The primary products from this position will include fire and environmental data compilation and communication, and training tools/guides for disseminating future fire conditions information to park and fire managers. These products may include presentations, workshops, data visualizations, communication plans, job aids, training classes, reports, and resource briefs. Qualifications United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien. Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award. Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site. The applicant must be available to participate for the entire 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate. Preferred Qualifications Candidates must have experience in written and oral communication. Candidates must also have the ability to conduct projects in a collaborative team environment where communication between scientists and land managers is the focus. Candidates should have experience with, or a strong interest in, environmental information, fire management processes, and ecological effects of fire. The ability to quickly become familiar with multiple types of information systems including databases, GIS, decision support and budget tools, as well as previous collaboration with ecological and/or environmental data, are also preferred. Position Setting A majority of the position is performed in an office setting with adequate light, heat, and ventilation in a negotiated NPS office space. Occasional site visits to park units may create exposure to a variety of physical settings including extreme climatic conditions and rugged terrain. Local area details will vary based on office location. Housing Park housing is NOT available. The participant will be responsible for finding housing in the nearby area. Preferred site is the NPS Pacific West Regional Office in San Francisco, CA or satellite office in Klamath Falls, OR. Other NPS locations near Pacific West Region parks may be considered upon negotiation with the chosen candidate. All locations have options for rental housing – prices and conditions will vary based on location. Vehicle and Drivers License Requirements Applicant will not need to drive a government vehicle. A personal vehicle is not required for this position. Our Commitment Stewards Individual Placements and Conservation Legacy are 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 process, please send a request to Scientists in Parks using the email address at the base of the home page, under “Questions? Contact Us!”. Time Requirements This position is expected to serve full time each week, but exact service schedules may vary based on project needs. Lunch breaks and days off will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service hours. Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term. Orientation and Training Member will receive pertinent project and site training from the host site throughout the term. Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Access to free professional development webinars led by Conservation Legacy staff. Evaluation and Reporting Requirements As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of minimum AmeriCorps hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service. Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi‑weekly timesheets, monthly accomplishment tracking, a mid‑term report, and a final report. EEO Statement Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Scientists in Parks using the email address at the base of the home page, under “Questions? Contact Us!”. #J-18808-Ljbffr Environmentalstewards