About this opportunity
Conservation Legacy lists this Blue Ridge Parkway - Utility Systems Member - AmeriCorps opportunity in durango, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Category Conservation , AmeriCorps
Industry Utility Stystems, National Park Service
Employee Type AmeriCorps
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Blue Ridge Parkway Utility Systems Service Member – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East
Site Location: Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Terms of Service
Start Date: 01/04/2027
End Date: 07/02/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours (26 weeks)
Purpose
Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and pr otect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits, building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
In partnership with the National Park Service, Stewards is seeking a service member who will be an active part of the maintenance team and work alongside the Utility System Repairer Operator to make repairs to our water systems, perform start-up procedures, and operate the water systems. This candidate will get a full understanding of what it takes to start-up, operate, and make repairs to several small public water systems. This Utility Systems service member position will be housed in the Maintenance and Engineering Division and will provide support for operations and maintain utility systems and park infrastructure. Member will learn hands-on skills of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical skills. Member will gain an understanding of what testing needs to be done to operate public systems and the administrative requirements needed to run and operate a public water system at the National Parks.
Description of Duties
Conduct system start-up operations procedures on park water systems with hand tools, learning current techniques and materials to make repairs to existing water systems
Maintaining, operating, and repairing park water systems, including changing meters, replacing valves, dosing pumps, and repairing water leaks
Water system testing and sampling will be ongoing during the service term, including learning and understanding the chain of custody policy and calculating dosing rates
Conduct basic electrical and plumbing needs to water systems and historic building preservation sites
Job shadow other employees and work groups to gain exposure to other career paths and facets of park operations
Assist supervisor and other administrative staff with tasks such as data collection and contract monitoring, fleet management, and supply inventory and monitoring
Qualifications
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident
At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age
Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or 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
Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
Ability to be flexible and work within a team
Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
Organizational skills
Our Commitment
Conservation Legacy is 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 Vanessa Morrison at
Time Requirements
Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday at a full-time capacity of 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
Fully On-Site
Orientation and Training
Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
Member will shadow NPS water operators and facilities managers to gain site specific training
Learn how to use Job Hazard Analysis forms (JHA's)
First Aid/CPR training
Operational Leadership
Electrical safety training
PPE training
Workplace safety and safe equipment training
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $ 3 , 697.5 0
Living Allowance of $520 + additional benefit of $200 per week (equivalent of $18/hr)
On-site housing provided
Public Lands Corps Hiring Authorit y
Loan forbearance if Eligible
Interest Payments if Eligible
Evaluation and Reporting
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of 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 and accomplishment tracking.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information
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 the hiring manager.
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Worksite address
durango, CO, 81302, US
Who can apply
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