Surplus Purchasing Specialist

Position Details Title: Sign Shop Individual Placement Location: Blue Ridge Parkway (Vinton, VA) Position Dates: August 5th, 2024 – March 7th, 2025 (31-week term) Pay: $600/week ($565 stipend + $35 housing allowance) Status: Full-time, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position Position Summary This is a unique opportunity to learn a skilled trade in one of the treasures of the Southeast! Appalachian Conservation Corps and the Blue Ridge Parkway are seeking an Individual Placement to serve with the sign manufacturing facility. The intern will work under the maintenance supervisor and maintenance mechanic leader (sign maker) and will develop skills and knowledge of sign making duties including both sign maintenance and sign manufacturing. Responsibilities Maintain an electronic database of the sign inventory, updated regularly and/or as shipments arrive. Use the database to generate vendor order reports and prepare orders to maintain an inventory of sign making materials. Utilize computer aided design (CAD) software (Gerber or similar) to lay out and fabricate printed or cut vinyl graphics or text, and operate plotter and computerized routers. Conduct periodic visual inspections of signs throughout the park to determine repairs and/or service required, including repair, refurbish, or replace. Repair and refurbish signs brought in by other Park staff. Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of signposts. Apply reflective sheeting to wood and aluminum to create traffic control, warning, regulatory, informational and directional signs. Assist in applying reflective highway sign faces to aluminum material using a hydraulic press applicator. Perform letter routing and engraving of templates. Cut, route and paint trail signs and fabricate new signs. Assist higher grade sign workers or tradesmen in performance of their work. Keep shop, vehicles and equipment clean. Participate in scheduled conference calls, webinars, and meetings throughout the term. Develop graphics and infographics. Develop internal content in SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Apps. Key Skills to be Achieved Basic computer knowledge to use software programs for sign fabrication with routers, cutters, lasers, and printers. Knowledge and skills utilizing Gerber software to produce informational signage. Techniques and procedures to rehabilitate historic signs. Benefits

• 600/week paid bi-weekly ($565 stipend + $35 housing allowance).
• 974.89 budget for professional development, travel or research purposes.

Option to enroll in free health, vision, dental and mental health benefits. On-site housing at the park. A Segal Education Award of $3,447.50 upon successful completion of service term, student loan forbearance and interest payoff. Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist. Non-competitive hiring eligibility through the PLCHA when applying for federal jobs. Professional Development opportunities. General Qualifications To qualify for this AmeriCorps position, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, a U.S. citizen who has received a high school diploma or GED, complete a background check, and be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award. Possess a valid driver’s license. Comfortable working in an office environment and independently (remotely). Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and ability to develop digital media content on a variety of platforms. Knowledge and experience with building interactive reports in Excel. Knowledge and ability to develop SharePoint Online content, Power Apps, and Power BI. Knowledge and ability to develop content from a variety of application sources. Equal Opportunity Employer Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr Radwell International