Blue Ridge Parkway - Utility Systems Member - Americorps

Position overview Position title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Blue Ridge Parkway Utility Systems Service Member – AmeriCorps Program: Conservation Legacy, Stewards Individual Placements – East Site: Blue Ridge Parkway, 199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803 Service term: January 4, 2027 to July 2, 2027; 900 hours over 26 weeks. Purpose Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps-affiliated program that provides service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect natural resources. In partnership with the National Park Service, the service member will join the maintenance team and work alongside the Utility System Repairer Operator to repair, start up, and operate water systems. The member will learn about water-system operations and repairs, plumbing, mechanical and electrical skills, testing and administrative requirements for public water systems, and support for park infrastructure. Duties Conduct start-up procedures on park water systems and learn techniques and materials for repairing existing systems. Maintain, operate, and repair park water systems, including changing meters, replacing valves and dosing pumps, and repairing leaks. Conduct ongoing water-system testing and sampling, learn chain-of-custody procedures, and calculate dosing rates. Address basic electrical and plumbing needs at water systems and historic building preservation sites. Shadow other employees and work groups to learn about other career paths and park operations. Assist supervisors and administrative staff with data collection, contract monitoring, fleet management, and supply inventory. Qualifications Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident. Be at least 18 years old; veterans may be up to 35 years old. Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or meet the stated AmeriCorps education eligibility requirements. Agree to establish eligibility and complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Be flexible, work well in a team, and bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Have organizational, attention-to-detail, and time-management skills. Schedule and training The position is fully on-site and typically serves Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week; schedules may vary. A half-hour lunch break does not count toward AmeriCorps service hours. Participation in national, state, or local service projects or events may be required. Training includes AmeriCorps orientation, site-specific shadowing with NPS water operators and facilities managers, Job Hazard Analysis forms, First Aid/CPR, Operational Leadership, electrical safety, PPE, workplace safety, and safe equipment use. Benefits Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50. Living allowance of $520 plus an additional benefit of $200 per week (equivalent to $18 per hour). $1,000 professional development stipend. On-site housing. Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority. Healthcare, childcare, loan forbearance, and interest payments, if eligible. Evaluation and reporting Performance is evaluated based on completion of required service hours, assignments, and other communicated performance criteria. Reporting includes bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking. Physical requirements and accommodations Requirements may include occasional overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, moving across varied terrain, using program-specific tools and technology, and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds. Safe driving of an organizational vehicle may be required. Conservation Legacy provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics, and qualified applicants are also considered regardless of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr