Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $38,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Hands on learning
Paid orientation
Travel to orientation
mentorship
Weekly living allowance
Housing
Relocation assistance
Health insurance option
Public Lands Corps hiring eligibility
Job Description
MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is proud to offer the Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellowship Program (MIFP), a unique opportunity designed for conservation-minded individuals seeking to begin or advance their careers in federal government maintenance trades. MobilizeGreen is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating access to meaningful careers, training, and education for underrepresented communities in the fields of conservation and environmental stewardship. This partnership with the FWS places fellows in some of the most beautiful and ecologically significant locations across the United States, including national wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries, and wetland districts. These locations... Show More
Job Requirements
- Received a high school diploma or GED by start date
- Between 18 and 30 years old (veterans may apply up to age 35)
- Availability to serve for 6 or 12 months at selected location
- Ability to interpret oral and occasionally written instructions and follow safety practices
- Skill in or ability to learn operation of tools and equipment
- Valid driver’s license
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Physically able to work on rough terrain and carry equipment up to 40 lbs
- Willingness to work indoors and outdoors, including remote sites with exposure to weather and wildlife
Job Qualifications
- Strong interest in the FWS fellowship program
- Ability to interpret oral and occasionally written instructions
- Ability to learn operation of tools and equipment
- Skills in maintenance and project management are beneficial
- Effective communication skills
- Willingness to work outdoors in variable conditions
- Strong teamwork and leadership potential
Job Duties
- Complete up to 3,000 hours of on-the-job learning and structured academic curriculum
- Work with supervisors and coordinators to track learning hours
- Participate in Great American Outdoors Act Strike Force or Maintenance Action Team projects every six months
- Complete a Work Process Competencies Checklist covering each on-the-job learning category
- Lead a small project including planning, safety, budgeting, and final reporting
- Perform maintenance-related tasks 80% of the time and support other refuge programs 20% of the time
- Attend all required meetings and communicate scheduling with supervisors and coordinators
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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