Are you interested in getting paid to gain experience assessing various national forest land uses working with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Supervisor’s Office (USFS)?

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Supervisor’s Office (USFS) is seeking a Lands and Minerals Technician Individual Placement! This Individual Placement will assist U.S. Forest Service natural resource specialists in assessing various land uses within Texas’ national forest for compliance. The IP’s work will help determine whether resources are being responsibly managed by use holders.

Location: Lufkin, TX

This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps Individual Placement position working outdoors. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.

APPLICATIONS DUE ON OUR WEBSITE: ASAP! Priority due date is before June 9, 2025 by 11:59pm CST

COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):

• $2,400 per month ($1200 biweekly)

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTH

Lufkin, TX (900 hour)

• June/July 2025 – November/December 2025

BENEFITS

• Monthly Living Allowance: to cover basic expenses during your service term
• Medical Health Insurance: Provided at no cost to participants by The Corps Network (TCN), eligible members can opt-in OR opt-out
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Technical and Fundamental skills training
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs
• Student Loan Forbearance: For eligible student loans, temporarily postpone payments during your term of service.
• Opportunity to network and build connections with partnering agencies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
• Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
• View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand and power tools
• Function as part of a team with the ability to get along with members of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment