Biological Aid (Plants)

Expected Dates

May 30, 2022 to October 2, 2022

Site

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Position ID

PO-00732264

The participant will assist with a variety of ongoing data collection and preservation efforts relating to the vegetation and ecological resources of Fort Laramie National Historic Site (FOLA). FOLA was established as a monument in 1938 and designated as a National Historic Site in 1960. The purposes of the park include preserving and interpreting the extensive historic and cultural resources for which the park is well known as well as the abundantly diverse natural resources including the protection corridor at the confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers. Primary areas of emphasis for this position will be selected from projects based on the selected applicant’s strengths, experience, and interests. The selectee will be an integral member of the park’s resource team helping to achieve management goals for natural resources through research, monitoring, identifying and mapping of plant species. Additionally, they will aide in future monitoring efforts with cooperating NPS programs, assist with visitor outreach and education about the natural resources of the park, inventory unmapped areas and monitor previously mapped areas of the park. Opportunities may also exist to apply the participants specialized skills to related projects that have potential to benefit the park’s museum program through addressing needs of the park’s herbarium collection by collecting, pressing, and preserving plant specimens.

Compensation amounts:

- $1,100 - one time RT travel allowance

- $200 - weekly living allowance

- $60- weekly commuting allowance (Combined with weekly living allowance)

- $800 - monthly housing allowance (4 months of housing)

• AmeriCorps eligible ($2,417 education award)
• All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

Please note, this position’s start date is dependent on a fully executed agreement coming in prior to the start date.Conditions of Employment

Beginning on 1/18/22, all new SCA volunteer program participants will be required to be fully vaccinated. Full vaccination is defined in SCA’s COVID Management plan, which can be found here.

• Location Description

  Fort Laramie National Historic Site was a vital post of the westward movement in the 1800s. The site consists of various historic structures and is located on 833 acres. The park is situated in southeastern Wyoming, 3 miles west of the town of Fort Laramie, and 23 miles west of Torrington (the county seat, population 6,500). The small surrounding communities have post office facilities, stores, schools and churches. In addition to these, Torrington has medical facilities, and a Junior College. The park is also 50 miles west of Scottsbluff, NE; 100 miles north of Cheyenne, WY; and approximately 3 hours from Denver, CO. No government housing is available.

• Training Provided

  Hands on training in the practice and method of National Park Service(NPS) Natural Resource Management. Position will require individual to obtain state pesticide applicator license.

• Educational/Recreational Opportunities

  Natural resource training in a National Park unit.

  State Parks and reservoirs are close by and include camping, hiking and fishing opportunities.

• Handicap Accessible?

  No

Natural Resources Mgmt

Education, Training & Skills Expected

Biology

some coursework or experience

Recreation Management

some coursework or experience

Resource Management

some coursework or experience

Data Entry

competent with supervision

GIS

competent with supervision

Hand Tools

competent without supervision

Community Engagement

competent with supervision

Plant Identification

some experience

Further Details

AmeriCorps Eligible

Eligible

Driving Logistics

Valid Drivers License Needed

Personal Vehicle Required

Position is located in rural south east Wyoming. access to recreation, and necessities is only accessible through vehicle transportation.

Housing or Stipend Provided?

Yes

Indoor/Outdoor

Indoor

US Citizenship

Required