Individual Placement - Assistant Natural Resources Specialist

Position Summary 

Assist the Fort Natural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post’s Integrated Natural Resources Plan. These goals will include conducting environmental education programs, invasive species control, assisting with plant and animal surveys, habitat management, inputting survey data, and equipment maintenance.

 

Hosting Organization

Fort Leavenworth

 

Location 

Fort Leavenworth, KS

 

Schedule 

August 31, 2026 - August 27, 2027

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Cutting and treating bush honeysuckle; Learning and putting data into various citizen science projects such as but not exhaustive: Journey North, Monarch Watch, eBird, Avian Knowledge Network, INaturalist, etc.; Trail maintenance to include removing downed trees with chainsaws, mowing and weed eating; Setting and checking various live traps: crayfish traps, hoop net turtle traps, Sherman Live Traps, etc.

 

Marginal Duties 

Maintenance of various tools; Cleaning vehicles and buildings used by SCA; Constructing various structures out of wood

 

Required Qualifications 

A willingness to learn; Ability to follow directions

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Some mechanical aptitude Biological Sciences background Interest in wildlife and wildlife management

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Member is responsible for finding own living arrangements in the area.

 

Compensation  

• $650/week Living Allowance
• $1,100 Relocation Allowance (paid once)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

Interpretive Skills

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

Health Insurance

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.