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Public Land Name: BLM Public Lands Nationwide Position Title: CLOSED BLM Direct Hiring Authority Resource Assistant Internship Program (No longer accepting applications) Agency: BLM Position Type: DHA Position ID Number: 2021801-2021814 Location: Various locations (please see description for more details) Accepting Applications? No # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: During the summer, the Geological Society of America (GSA) partners with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support the Direct Hire Authority for Resource Assistants Internship (DHA-RAI) Program. The BLM DHA-RAI Program offers rigorous geoscience opportunities through GeoCorps America. Program participants bring new and diverse viewpoints to the BLM, while working on rigorous projects designed for attracting, recruiting, and filling mission-critical and hard-to-fill occupations at the agency. The objective of the DHA-RAI Program is to build a pathway towards employment with federal agencies in the Department of the Interior (DOI) for highly-motivated students in higher education. Current students who successfully complete this summer program will be eligible to be non-competitively hired into federal positions for two years starting from the completion date of their qualifying degree program. This season GSA will be recruiting applicants to participate in projects at the following locations: Outdoor Recreation Planner (3 positions, 0023 series) in Phoenix, AZ - two positions will be in the Arizona State Office -Recreation and Visitor Services Program, and one position will be in the Arizona State Office - Recreation Travel and Management Program Education Specialist (1720 series) in Lakewood, CO (virtual) Outdoor Recreation Planner (0023 series) in Craig, CO Park Ranger (0025 series) in Montrose, CO Archaeology Technician (0102 series) in Craig, CO Biological Technician (0401 series)/Ecology (0408 series)/Wildlife Biology (0486 series) in Grand Junction, CO Cartographic Technician (1371 series) in Winnemucca, NV Wildlife Biology (0486 series) in West Valley City, UT Physical Scientist Technician (1311 series) in New Castle, WY Cartographic Technician (2 positions, 0430 series) in Rock Springs, WY Surface Compliance Technician (1802 series) in Rock Springs, WY Please complete the following in order to apply to the program: GeoCorps application - complete all required fields, but skip collecting a recommendation letter since they are not needed for BLM DHA positions. You can begin applying by visiting the GeoCorps application webpage. When you create your application, make sure to apply to this opportunity so it appears in your application profile when your are logged into your application. You will want to address the following areas when answering the application questions: Professional Experience. Details about the organizations where the student applicant worked including the name of the organization, the location, the dates of employment, their position title, and a brief description of job duties. Avoid the use of acronyms. Education. The name(s) of the accredited college, university, or community college where the student applicant was either previously enrolled or is currently enrolled. Include the location of the school(s) (city, state), date of actual graduation or anticipated graduation (month, year), degree(s), and grade point average. Volunteer Experience. Details about the organizations where applicants volunteered including the name of the organization, the location, the dates of volunteer work, position title if applicable, and a brief description of volunteer duties. Avoid the use of acronyms. Certifications or Licenses. Include any relevant certifications or licenses. Awards, Honors, Activities. Include grants and scholarships, academic honors, and educational and professional affiliations. Complete the list of courses and grades requested in your application profile - it is optional at this stage to provide a copy of your unofficial transcript to geocorps@geosociety.org if it is available, otherwise we use your list of courses and grades and request a copy of your unofficial transcripts after the application deadline passes (PDFs preferred). Add a cover letter - use the cover letter to specify the projects you would like to be considered for in the list above and include contact information for your references. Include the full name, e-mail address and phone number for at least one reference of each type: professional, educational and personal. Please visit GSA's BLM DHA program partnership webpage for more details on applying. Goals, outcomes, and deliverables: Participants will receive a more detailed description of the goals, outcomes, and deliverables prior to the start date of their position. Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.): The interns will work closely with a project coordinator at their local BLM field office and the BLM DHA-RAI Program Coordinator. Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.): The DHA Resource Assistant Internship (DHA-RAI) Program at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a specialized internship opportunity within the Department of the Interior (DOI). The internships bring new and diverse viewpoints to the BLM while working on specific projects targeted for attracting, recruiting, and filling mission-critical and hard-to-fill occupations. The objective of the internship is to build a pathway towards employment in the DOI for highly-motivated students in higher education. BLM DHA-RAI interns who successfully complete the internship requirements will receive a two-year eligibility period (starting from their degree completion date) during which they can be non-competitively hired. Leadership Development: The intern will participate in rigorous projects that focus skills and reveal the work qualities of the individual. The internship project provides the opportunity for the intern to develop or apply personal responsibility in their work. The rigorous schedule of the internship helps develop project management skills. The intern will also work with multiple stakeholders in their project, which will help the intern develop/demonstrate communication skills, and experience navigating organizational hierarchies. Presenting Project Results: The intern will present the findings from their project to BLM staff and program participants near the conclusion of the internship. Participants are also encouraged to present their results at a GSA Annual Meeting or GSA Section Meeting. The GSA Connects 2021 Meeting will take place in Portland, OR in October 2021 and will begin accepting abstracts 1 June. Please coordinate with your mentor to collaborate and seek permission to share work if you plan to present at a professional conference. Physical/Natural Environment: See GSA's BLM DHA program partnership webpage and the BLM DHA-RAI Program webpage for general information about the program. Work Environment: Most office environments will have a workstation/desk/chairs, computer or laptop, printer, Internet access, and phone access. The participant may share a phone with other seasonal workers. The participant will be expected to work with other staff in the office. Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have completed basic college-level courses. Candidates should demonstrate interest or experience in the following areas: Skill development Real-world problem solving Critical thinking skills Project management Communication skills Strong work ethic and independence Teamwork and collaboration In order to be eligible for a BLM DHA-RAI opportunity, participants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent legal resident (“green-card-holder”). The BLM DHA-RAI program focuses on ensuring the full representation of women and participants from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) or other schools with diverse student populations, to include African Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans, Hispanics, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree program at an accredited institution of higher education. Students enrolled in a graduate certificate program are not eligible to participate in BLM DHA-RAI opportunities. Students must not have completed the degree which qualifies them for the internship before they complete their summer internship. 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. Please note many GeoCorps projects are in remote locations, where a vehicle is necessary or highly recommended for transportation and access to amenities (exceptions include the Washington D.C. area, Alaska, and Hawaii). Position Dates: Between 06/01/2021 to 09/30/2021; start dates and their flexibility will vary based on the project. Alternate start dates must be pre-approved. Position Duration: 11 weeks, 40 hours/week; applicants must be able to complete 11 full weeks Hourly Wage: $15.00/hour + $660 allowance for commuting expenses; participant also receives round-trip travel reimbursement up to $700 Housing Details: Free, on-site agency housing is generally NOT available. Participants will use a portion of their wage to cover costs of a local rental. If desired, GSA and the agency can provide assistance in locating suitable housing. The selected participant is encouraged to discuss the housing situation with local agency staff. 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 Lesley Petrie Education and Outreach Program Coordinator 3300 Penrose Place Boulder, CO 80301  (303) 357-1097  lpetrie@geosociety.org Website SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION Matthew Dawson Education Programs Manager 3300 Penrose Place Boulder, CO 80301  (303) 357-1025  mdawson@geosociety.org Website