Overview
Biological Member Wetland Management District Jobs in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA at American Conservation Experience
Position: Biological Support Member – Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District
Summary:
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seekingone Biological Support Memberto work alongside Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District Staff, interns, and volunteers. During this term, the ACE members will work on meaningful conservation projects in the District.
For more information about ACE, please visit usaconservation.org.
Start Date:May 2025
Estimated End Date:August 2025
* a 12-week minimum commitment is required, approximately 480 hours*
Location Details/Description:Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District, Detroit Lakes, MN
The district manages hundreds of federally owned waterfowl production areas in Becker, Clay, Mahnomen, Norman and Polk Counties in northwest Minnesota, as well as Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge. The district is divided into three general landscape areas: the Red River Valley floodplain, the glacial moraine/prairie pothole region and the hardwood/coniferous forest. Land acquisition and management efforts are focused in the prairie pothole region of the district, with a goal of providing habitat for nesting waterfowl.
Position Overview:The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This position will help FWS realize its mission at Detroit Lakes WMD.
The selected individuals (members) will work alongside FWS staff and others on a number of projects during their term. The duties would focus primarily on invasive plant species inventory and control using strategies such as herbicide, mechanical, biological or cultural. Members will be required to operate off-road utility vehicles to access refuge tracts. This work will also include mobile data entry and some GIS work.
Other biological responsibilities may include prairie vegetation surveys, migratory bird surveys and potentially other periodic wildlife monitoring activities.
Schedule:Duties will primarily be carried out Monday – Friday. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. A flexible work schedule may be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours including on weekends and/or holidays.
Position Benefits:
Living Allowance:The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $450/week.
Ameri CorpsEducationAward Program:This position may be eligible for an Ameri CorpsEducationAward.
Housing:ACE members will be accommodated in provided FWS housing at no cost for the duration of the term.
Relocation Allowance:ACE members will have access to up to $500 to be used for eligible relocation expenses.
Gear Reimbursement:ACE members will have up to $200 to spend on eligible gear purchases.
Qualifications
Required:
Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history check.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
Preferred:
Competitive applicants can hold or be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology, bo…
Title: Biological Member Wetland Management District
Company: American Conservation Experience
Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Non-Profit & Social Impact
