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Public Land Name: Position Title: Agency: BLM Position Type: GeoCorps Position ID Number: Location: Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: All eligible candidates are given equal consideration for these opportunities. The BLM's DHA-RA program is focused on full representation of women, individuals from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and other diverse schools. Participants from African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. During the summer of 2018, the GSA GeoCorps America program will be recruiting multiple participants for rigorous geoscience opportunities through the BLM’s Direct Hire Authority for Resource Assistants program. These opportunities bring new and diverse viewpoints to the BLM while working on rigorous projects targeted for attracting, recruiting, and filling mission critical and hard-to-fill occupations. Participants in this program will gain hands on career experience in geoscience, gain experience contributing to real, needed projects, and grow their professional network. The BLM is seeking three archaeology focused resource assistants for projects in Colorado, New Mexico and California. These archaeology projects may involve developing an archaeological monitoring and survey plan, consultations for compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, or acting as coordinator for a Tribal Youth Field School. Please clearly specify which specialized area you are interested in at the beginning of your cover letter. Be sure to address why you are interested in participating in the BLM DHA-RA program, and your career interests and goals. Individuals who successfully participate in these special opportunities may become eligible for noncompetitive hire into certain Department of Interior jobs, under the Direct Hire Authority. This is a fantastic opportunity for geoscientists who are highly interested in a career with the BLM and other Department of Interior agencies. Goals, outcomes, and deliverables: Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.): Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.): Leadership Development: Presenting Project Results: Physical/Natural Environment: Work Environment: Qualifications: For the BLM DHA-RA program, preference will be given to undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a degree program. Applicants who have already completed a degree but are not currently enrolled in a new degree program may be considered, but only if their degree was received after January 1, 2018. In considering applicant degrees, the BLM only considers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees. "Certificates" do not count. All candidates should have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, have excellent attention to detail, demonstrable problem solving skills, and effective written and oral communication skills. Geology Applicants interested in geology projects will need a strong background in geology, previous field or lab experience, and a combination of: Planning and Environmental Assessment/Physical Science Applicants interested in Planning and Environmental Assessment/Physical Science will need a combination of: Petroleum Enginerring Applicants interested in Petroleum Engineering will need a combination of: GIS Applicants interested in GIS positions should have a strong working knowledge of ArcGIS and database a management, as well as a combination of: Archaeology Applicants interested in archaeology projects will need a background in archaeological methods, previous excavation and/or survey experience, and a combination of: Please clearly specify which specialized area you are interested in at the beginning of your cover letter. Be sure to address why you are interested in participating in the BLM DHA-RA program, and your career interests and goals. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Prior to starting this position a government security background clearance will be required. Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable): Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. A personal vehicle is required unless the project is located in the DC area, Alaska, or Hawaii. Many GeoCorps projects are in remote locations, where a vehicle is required for transportation and access to amenities. Position Dates: Position Duration: 11 wks, 40 hrs/wk; applicants must be able to complete 11 full wks Hourly Wage: $15/hr Housing Details: If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact GSA's GeoCorps managers. If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION |
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