Watershed Restoration and Fisheries Technician (WSP Corpsmember)
Company: Americorps Watershed Stewards Program
Location: Eureka
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is seeking Fisheries and
Restoration Technician applicants for Service Year 27 (October 3rd,
2020 August 19th, 2021)
https://ccc.ca.gov/watershed-stewards-program/apply-to-wsp/
Application Due: June 26th, 2020 Join a team of committed
individuals throughout California engaged in watershed protection,
community outreach, education, and restoration projects! Spend 10
months working alongside natural resource professionals with one of
WSPs Placement Sites. WSP Program Overview: For 26 years, the
Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) has been engaged in comprehensive,
community-based, watershed restoration and education throughout
coastal California. The primary focus of WSP is to assist
communities and organizations with habitat restoration for
salmonids (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Steelhead Trout) in
order to rehabilitate these threatened and endangered species to
healthy and historic populations. Additionally, WSP provides
watershed education and outreach in high-needs communities
throughout the state, engages WSP Corpsmembers in volunteer
recruitment efforts to increase the capacity and reach of partner
organizations, and helps Corpsmembers develop into the next
generation of natural resource professionals. Each year, WSP places
dozens of Corpsmembers with natural resource organization Placement
Sites throughout California to work collaboratively for a 10 month
service term. Corpsmembers serve under the guidance and mentorship
of resource professionals in collaboration with local landowners,
public agencies, and private industry to assess, monitor, and
enhance watersheds. WSPs diverse Placement Sites include federal,
state, county, city, tribal, and non-profit agencies and
organizations. Each Placement Site engages one or two Corpsmembers
in all the service activity areas, while each site's overall
strategy, emphasis, effort, and timing of service activities vary.
For more specific information about each WSP Placement Site, please
refer to the WSP website:
https://ccc.ca.gov/watershed-stewards-program/apply-to-wsp/ WSP
fosters inclusion, inspires innovation, and encourages respect by
embracing the diverse talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of all
applicants. Each of us brings to the table a lifetime of
experiences and knowledge. Each of us is different and adds value
to the organization because of these differences. WSP seeks
applicants that represent the racial, gender, cultural, and
socio-economic diversity of American society. During their service,
WSP Corpsmembers participate in a wide array of activities,
including: Regular watershed recovery and protection work which may
include: Field surveys of spawning grounds, habitat, or wildlife
Riparian restoration including planting and invasive species
removal Data entry and analysis Trapping of juvenile or adult fish
for counting and measurement Computer modeling of natural resource
data Designing in-stream projects Helping to remove fish passage
barriers (dams, culverts) And much, much more! Teaching the Wonders
of Watersheds (WOW!) curriculum in K-8 classrooms in underserved
communities Engaging their service community in watershed
outreachand education Creating and implementing their own Watershed
Awareness Volunteer Events (WAVE) and recruiting community
volunteers to complete a restoration project Training, networking
and professional development opportunities Qualifications for
Applicants: Between the ages of 18-28 at program start date High
school diploma U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
Possess or be willing to obtain a California Drivers License with a
clean driving record (no more than 2 points) 25 credits of
college-level science OR six months of relevant experience in
fisheries/habitat restoration related activities Interest and
experience in natural resources management and environmental
education Willingness to relocate to Placement Site community
Preferred Skills and Qualities for Corpsmembers: Willingness and
desire to learn Effective communication skills Flexibility
Willingness to relocate to Placement Site community (relocation
fees are not provided and Corpsmembers may have to secure their own
housing) Benefits Include: Opportunity to make a difference in a
California community A monthly living stipend of $1,905 WSP
Corpsmembers that successfully complete a Full-time 1700 hour
service term will be eligible to receive a $6,195 Segal AmeriCorps
Education Award. Uniform and field gear provided Occasional
opportunities to visit other WSP sites Mentorship from a natural
resources professional Hands-on training opportunities Exceptional
networking opportunities No-cost medical insurance Student loan
forbearance on eligible loans Valuable work experience for your
future How to Apply to WSP: Visit
https://ccc.ca.gov/what-we-do/conservation-programs/watershed-stewards-program/apply-to-wsp/
Watch the Informational Video at https://youtu.be/Nil0WUtRobM Send
the following to wsp.recruiter@ccc.ca.gov by June 26th, 2020. Year
27 WSP Application, available under the APPLY TO WSP tab on the WSP
website Cover letter addressing why you want to join WSP, what you
hope to gain from the program, and what national service means to
you. Resum (one page) listing education and work experience. Two
signed letters of recommendation (can be submitted on your behalf)
to wsp.recruiter@ccc.ca.gov WSP Contact Information: If you have
any questions about the Watershed Stewards Program or how to apply,
please contact the WSP Recruiters, wsp.recruiter@ccc.ca.gov Jody
Weseman (805) 542-8461 or Greg Poulton (707) 725-8601.
Keywords: Americorps Watershed Stewards Program, Redding , Watershed Restoration and Fisheries Technician (WSP Corpsmember), Professions , Eureka, California
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