[ES_JOBS_NET] GeoCorps America - Paid geoscience opportunities with the USDA Forest Service and US Bureau of Land Management (BLM); nationwide

[Matthew Dawson]

GeoCorps™ AmericaEngage with geoscience through the USDA Forest Service

GeoCorps™ America <http://www.geosociety.org/geocorps> is a program of
the Geological
Society of America <http://www.geosociety.org> (GSA), operated in
partnership with government agencies and other organizations committed to
science and stewardship. Current partners include the federal agencies like
the USDA Forest Service.

This program offers paid short-term geoscience opportunities in some of the
most beautiful natural areas in the world. Topic areas include geology,
hydrology, paleontology, mapping and GIS, minerals, soils, glaciology,
geohazards, karst, education, and interpretation.

The GeoCorps program helps geoscientists engage their skills in addressing
the scientific and resource management needs of America's federal public
lands. The program coordinates projects with professionals at the USDA
Forest Service and other agencies, in order to complete geoscience-related
work that might not otherwise be possible. GeoCorps projects offer unique
experiences to grow professionally, complete meaningful work, and increase
the number of geoscientists on the ground advancing the management,
research, education and outreach, and stewardship of geologic resources
nationwide.
Program Goals

*Increase the number of geoscientists conducting education, research, and
resource management projects on America's public lands;
*Enhance the geoscience knowledge available to resource managers and policy
makers so better decisions can be made regarding the management of natural
resources and mitigation of geological hazards;
*Provide hands-on geoscience experience and internships for aspiring
professionals who are working toward careers in industry, academia, or land
management;
*Offer seasoned geoscientists the opportunity to share their knowledge with
land managers and assist with onsite projects;
*Raise the public's knowledge and awareness of the value of geoscience
resources on public lands;
*Instill a public land ethic in current and future generations of
geoscientists by having the opportunity to learn and understand federal
land management; and
*Enhance the diversity of geoscientists working on America's public lands.
Program Scope

Opportunities take place in some of the most beautiful areas nationwide,
and span a wide variety of geoscience-related fields: paleontology, caves
and karst, geohazards, mapping and applied GIS, hydrology, fluid and solid
minerals, soils, and more.

Most GeoCorps participants are relatively new geoscientists in the early
phases of building their careers, for whom it is beneficial to spend the
summer at a National Forest or on other federal public lands gaining
on-the-ground experience in geology and geoscience-related work. Their
knowledge and skills enable them to assist public lands in meaningful ways
with important geoscience projects.

Many public lands also have higher-needs projects that require a specific
background, level of expertise, or require a longer-term project that
extends beyond a summer season. Public land managers are also able to
submit geology and geoscience-related projects to GeoCorps that require up
to one year’s time on site, and/or expertise within a specific geoscience
field. Qualified candidates who meet the program eligibility criteria can
apply for these opportunities.

Learn more about the experiences
<https://speakingofgeoscience.org/?s=GeoCorps> of GeoCorps alumni via GSA's
guest blog, Speaking of Geoscience.

Check the GeoCorps Facebook Page <http://www.facebook.com/geocorps> and Twitter
page <https://twitter.com/geocorps> for program updates.

Learn more: www.geosociety.org/geocorps
Attend an informational webinar: Wed., Jan. 17, 2024 11:00 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. MST [Register Now
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-ivpz8iG9WPM1ecOw4zcjJlEFlbJHRh>
]
Application

*Apply online at www.geosociety.org/geocorps
*Deadline: Sunday, 28 January, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST
Eligibility

Applicants to projects must:
*Be either a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
<https://www.uscis.gov/green-card>*Have not completed two GeoCorps projects
with the same federal agency previously
*Be able to pass a federal background check and an employment background
check from our program's staffing partner
*Possess a valid U.S. driver's license and have a good driving record
*Meet the eligibility criteria for participating in Public Lands Corps
projects: remain between 18-30 years old inclusive during the full project
participation (military veterans are permitted to be up to 35 years old
during participation) and have a high school diploma or GED (16 U.S. Code §
1723 - Public Lands Corps program).

In addition, projects often specify a set of qualifications to participate.
We recommend reading the project description carefully for more details.
The level of qualifications required does vary among GeoCorps projects
based on the complexity and rigor of the project. (GSA membership is not
required to apply.)
Participation

*We invite the full participation of individuals currently being
underserved in STEM career fields. This includes, but is not limited to,
individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities,
individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTIQ+ communities, all
gender identities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with
one or more of these identities.
*Applicants do not need to be an enrolled student to apply. We welcome
applications from undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent
graduates with a college or advanced degree.
*We welcome applicants from diverse disciplines, such as chemistry,
physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, ecology, hydrology,
meteorology, the social sciences, and the humanities. Applicants with
backgrounds outside of the geosciences should review each project’s
qualifications and apply to projects that match the majority of their
qualifications.
*Project locations may recommend or require the participant to bring their
own personal vehicle. If a vehicle is required, this will be specified in
the project description. If you are interviewed for a project, it is a good
idea to ask about the vehicle requirements.

*Contact:* geocorps at geosociety.org



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