Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Mesa Verde National Park - Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS - Mesa Verde National Park

Warehouse Building #53, Mesa Verde, CO 81330

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 04/01/2026
• End Date: 9/26/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900Hours (26 Weeks)

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas. Stewards, in partnership with MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK (MEVE), is seeking an AmeriCorps service member to assist the parks’ Utility Department with the operations of parkwide running water and wastewater systems.

This support will include testing water quality for potable use, testing water quality to meet regulatory requirements, and maintenance of wastewater pump stations, pipelines, valves and metering devices.

Description of Duties:

• Pump water at one of the water treatment plants including testing chlorine and turbidities.
• Test pH and dissolved oxygen, adjusting chemical addition, wasting sludge, cleaning clarifiers, checking lifts stations, testing for coliform bacteria, phosphorus, ammonia, total suspended solids, biological oxygen demand, performing microorganism ID etc. at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Administer routine maintenance on equipment such as pumps and blowers
• Assist in utilities improvement projects such as replacing valves and building valve boxes.
• Collateral duties may include supporting other park operations such as helping with lines for park ferries and moving freight, light grounds work and assisting other maintenance staff.
• Participate in on-the-job and formal training relating to duties listed below and as part of the park’s on-boarding and orientation process for employees including: OSHA 1910 & 1926, Operational Leadership, Water, Wastewater & Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, vehicle operation, Job Hazard Analysis, tailgate safety meetings, seasonal orientation, first aid/CPR, park operations.
• Learn and follow prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, hard hat, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
• Operate light trucks and other vehicles to access systems and move supplies and materials.
• Record water and wastewater data (e.g., meter readings) on local, state, and federal forms.
• Complete hard copy and electronic paperwork, forms, and data-entry; compile and review information and create draft reports.
• Assist Supervisor and other administrative staff with tasks such as data collection and contract monitoring, fleet management, and supply inventory and monitoring.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age.
• Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

· Willingness to learn preservation skills and safety protocols.

· Operate as a good team member within work crew and follow daily direction.

· Follow HPTC's project agreement and safety plan.

· Be respectful of all members or crew and supervisor staff

· Experience in water quality, lab work, and maintenance preferred

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use of program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday at a full-time capacity of 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Members may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
• Fully On-Site

Orientation and Training:

• Members will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Members will shadow NPS water operators to gain site specific training

· OSHA 1910 & 1926, Operational Leadership, Water, Wastewater & Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, vehicle operation, Job Hazard Analysis, tailgate safety meetings, seasonal orientation, first aid/CPR, park operations.

· Safety training (vehicle, trailer, situational awareness, power tools, etc.)

· Opportunity to learn trade secrets from master craftsmen.

• Cross-training opportunities in other divisions, if interested

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $520 a week + Additional Benefit of $200 a week (equivalent to $18/hr)
• Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority
• Park Housing Available
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

STE Program Staff:

Kahla Stewart

Program Coordinator

Stewards Individual Placements

(423) 402-6004

kstewart@conservationlegacy.org

Service Site Staff:

Brandon Bell

Buildings and Utilities Supervisor

Mesa Verde National Park

brandon_bell@nps.gov

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.