American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), is seeking one member to contribute to habitat development and restoration project coordination, as well as activities pursuant to other regulatory authorities, alongside Chesapeake Bay Field Office Staff.

Position is open until filled, but the preferred start date is January/February 2025.

The primary duties of this position will revolve around habitat restoration work on Department of Defense partner installations throughout the region. Planned work includes managing invasive species and converting non-native lawn grasses to native meadows and other native landscaping. The position would be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the work associated with managing habitat restoration projects, including
    • Planning and managing project tasks, logistics, and milestones
    • Some design decisions
    • Working with contracts and contractors
    • Coordinating with multiple DoD installation organizations
    • Hands-on restoration work.
  • Designing and coordinating the outreach with the local installation community, such as educational signage and events.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development, promote exposure to land management agencies, and network with professionals. As time allows, the individual will assist with project reviews, coordination, habitat restoration work, and/or surveying based on their skills and interests and USFWS needs. Work could include:

  • Inspecting projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and plans; making recommendations for action to assure compliance
  • Preparing professional objectives and completing written reports and other documents
  • Collecting, managing, and reporting data; generating maps and spatial analyses using ArcGIS
  • Assisting with the implementation of the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Sikes Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. The member will work with various partners, such as counties, non-profit organizations, and various Federal and state partners.