The Great Basin Institute, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is hiring 1 Student Trainee (Environmental Protection) position under the BLM's Direct Hire Authority Program (DHA)* in Boise, ID. Successful completion of 11-week term will result in the applicant being eligible for the DHA-RAI Certificate of Completion, program participants that meet Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for a BLM mission-critical/hard-to-fill occupation may be directly appointed without competition to a full time, permanent position vacancy.In coordination with the Senior Natural Resource Specialist for Invasive Weeds, develop education and outreach materials in support of the Invasive Weeds program. These materials may include brochures, posters, storyboards, data maps, etc.The key to invasive species control is addressing the threat in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. Prevention, early detection and rapid response, control, coordination, education and outreach, research, and restoration are critical elements for effective management of invasive species. This project focuses on the education and outreach facet of BLM's effort to manage the spread of invasive weeds on public lands.The applicant assigned to this program would be expected to accomplish the following tasks over the course of the internship: Develop an outreach and education campaign theme that will result in the publication of various items (i.e. posters, brochures, data maps, etc.) By utilizing public awareness to address invasive weeds in this manner, the BLM is able to leverage limited resources to counter the impacts of invasive species across the landscape.BLM's invasive species outreach and education materials are dated. Successful outreach and education campaigns require up-to-date materials and should correlate with current issues that are meaningful to audiences. A DHA-RAI Intern would be able to provide assistance, experience, and relevance to these efforts.*The DHA program is intended for those currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, at an accredited college or university. Undergraduate is defined as an associate or bachelor's degree program.Contract Timeline:
11 week appointment beginning in June 2024, pending successful completion and passage of DOI Background Investigation
Start date is negotiable depending on the selected participant's schedule
June - August
Full-time, 40-hrs wk
Location: Idaho State Office, ID (Remote work is preferred for this position)Compensation and Benefits:
Wage: $20/hr
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at no cost
Housing is not provided; remote position
Job Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate (
1 year from graduation) to be eligible for the DHA program;
Bachelor's degree in natural resources field, graphic design, public affairs or similarly related fields], or related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and field experience;
Enthusiasm about the position, with interest in and knowledge of botany and invasive species monitoring;;
Excellent organizational skills;
Experience with data entry and QA/QC procedures;
Reliable, team-player with strong leadership and communication skills;
Possession of a clean, valid, state-issued driver's license; and
Successfully complete and pass a federal background check prior to starting position.
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