[Geoldept] Paid opportunities for undergraduates - Resource Assistant Program through the federal government

Wed Mar 22 13:19:37 PDT 2023

Hi all,
I am forwarding an email from Ricardo Escobar-Burciaga, a former MS student in our department. His email below shares information about one specific Resource Assistant Program (RAP) advertisement, but when I went to the MANRSS Job Board <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.manrrs.org%2Finternship-application-rap&data=05%7C01%7Cdebari%40wwu.edu%7C5d4e79ab227a432f05e408db2a25f7c2%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638150114963312426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8zMvMM846%2BQa4V6yuVdtKYWxgdi6LcbdyQwarCl6ayY%3D&reserved=0> I saw there were many other opportunities. 
The downside is that the applications are due soon - March 30. 

Sue 

> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: "Escobar, Ricardo D" <rescobar at blm.gov>
> Subject: Fw: [EXTERNAL] RA Position - Caves & Karst Accepting Applications!
> Date: March 21, 2023 at 9:04:31 AM PDT
> To: Susan DeBari <debari at wwu.edu>
> 
> Good morning Sue,
> 
>    This is a great opportunity for current students. Resource Assistant Programs (RAPs) are, in my opinion, the best avenue for securing a permanent position in the federal government as these internships usually provide a Direct Hire Authority (non-competitive hire) certificate upon completion of the internship.
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Ricardo Escobar
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> Park Manager
> Coos Bay District - Bureau of Land Management
> 1300 Airport Ln
> North Bend, OR 97459
> (541) 751-4240
> 
> "When 'I' is replaced by 'We', Illness becomes Wellness." - Malcolm X
> From: Soto, Limaris - FS, CO <Limaris.Soto at usda.gov <mailto:Limaris.Soto at usda.gov>>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:00 AM
> Cc: Eboni Preston <eboni.preston at manrrs.org <mailto:eboni.preston at manrrs.org>>; Soto, Limaris - FS <Limaris.Soto at usda.gov <mailto:Limaris.Soto at usda.gov>>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RA Position - Caves & Karst Accepting Applications!
>  
>  
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> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> The USDA Forest Service - Resource Assistant Program is accepting applications for Geologist Assistant <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manrrs.org%2Fhubfs%2FMAIIJA700_MANRRS%2520FY23%2520Summer%2520RAP%2520Position%2520Description_WO%2520MGM%2520Geol%2520Asst.docx.pdf&data=05%7C01%7Cdebari%40wwu.edu%7C5d4e79ab227a432f05e408db2a25f7c2%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638150114963312426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MpyH0cvrFpPNs1DZ%2FVeTs0gFdDjf6cdRkcs6W%2BBw%2BpY%3D&reserved=0> internship position with a focus on caves and karst. 
> The Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid internship for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, and more. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 17 years old.  
> Preference is given to individuals enrolled in institutions of higher education, especially minority-serving institutions.
> 
> This project seeks a RAP participant to assist with the administration of the caves & karst program and geoscience internships in the USDA Forest Service (FS). Work will involve GIS/LiDAR, research, data management, communication, writing, web content development, and information sharing. The internship will focus on the management and/or assessment of geologic resources, especially cave and karst. The participant will also assist with the management of a national geoscience internship. The goal of the project is to provide support to Forest Service units as they make management decisions regarding caves and karst landscapes.  The participant will have the opportunity to work with program leads at the Washington Office – Minerals and Geology Management Office.
> 
> To apply for the position visit: MANRSS Job Board <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.manrrs.org%2Finternship-application-rap&data=05%7C01%7Cdebari%40wwu.edu%7C5d4e79ab227a432f05e408db2a25f7c2%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638150114963312426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8zMvMM846%2BQa4V6yuVdtKYWxgdi6LcbdyQwarCl6ayY%3D&reserved=0>. Applications will be accepted through March 30, 2023.
> 
> Benefits:
> • Positions last 8 months to 1 year
> • Weekly stipend: $500+ (full time)
> • Work-related travel and training allowance: $2,750
> • Housing allowance: $1,000/month
> • Commuting allowance: $50/month
> • Eligibility for the RAP Direct Hire and Noncompetitive Hiring Eligibility authorities for 2 years after successful completion of the program - Resource Assistants Program | US Forest Service (usda.gov) <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fs.usda.gov%2Fworking-with-us%2Fvolunteers%2Fresource-assistants-program&data=05%7C01%7Cdebari%40wwu.edu%7C5d4e79ab227a432f05e408db2a25f7c2%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638150114963312426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GLyLIetAOecrhHISftgE9XBOixY6ISmjGbH%2FUsWu6zA%3D&reserved=0>
> Please share widely and email me if you have any questions.
> 
> Thank you,
> Lima
> 
> 	
> Limaris (Lima) Soto ǀ (she/her/ella)
> National Caves and Karst Program Lead
> USFS GeoCorps America - Program Coordinator
> Forest Service
> Minerals and Geology Management, National Headquarters
> c: (720) 827-8912
> limaris.soto at usda.gov <mailto:limaris.soto at usda.gov>
> 1617 Cole Blvd. Building 17
> Lakewood, CO 80401
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Susan DeBari, Ph.D., she/her/hers
Professor, Geology Department and Science Education Program, MS 9080
516 High Street
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone:  360-650-3588
https://cse.wwu.edu/geology/debari

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