Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Rocky Mountain National Park – Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS – Rocky Mountain National Park

1000 US HWY 36, Estes Park, CO 80517

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• End Date: 10/30/2026
• 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (ROMO), are seeking a service member who will assist in the operation and maintenance of utility systems that support park facilities and visitor services.

Water Lab & Utilities Shop Service Member will work independently and/or as part of a small team on water/wastewater operations and maintenance for systems parkwide. In addition to performing these tasks, the intern will engage in a wide breadth of professional development opportunities.

Description of Duties:

• Participate in Seasonal Utility System activations.
• Assist with and perform routine checks of water systems.
• Job-shadow other employees to deliver a full and robust experience.
• Collect water samples and perform water testing in accordance with Standard Methods and State Requirements.
• Record water and wastewater data (e.g., meter readings) on local, state, and federal forms.
• Perform minor repair to plumbing and chemical feed systems.
• Conduct routine system checks and monitor chlorine residuals.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup to pumphouses, treatment plants, laboratory, and vehicles.
• Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes.
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations.
• Learns and follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, hard hat, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
• Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes.
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations.
• 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.
• Preparing documents and reports using tablets, GIS, data management and word processing software.
• Engage with park staff and visitors in housing, administrative and public use areas such as campgrounds during performance of duties.
• Participate in Rocky’s Intern Cohort professional development program.

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.
• A willingness to learn skills and safety protocols.
• Operate as a good team member within work crew and follow daily direction and effective communication.
• Possess an interest in water and wastewater utilities, public and/or environmental health.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and light trucks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Experience with data collection preferred but not required.
• Certification or knowledge of plumbing, water treatment, distribution and/or wastewater collections is a bonus but not required.

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.
• Participate in on-the-job and formal training relating the 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, Search and Resue.
• Check ins with supervisor and team occur daily at the morning meeting.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $600 a week + Additional Benefit of $200 a week (equivalent to $20/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:

Colby Birchfield

Utility Supervisor

Rocky Mountain National Park

colby_birchfield@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.