Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – The Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Park Facilities Maintenance Assistant – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

187 Park headquarters Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 03/30/2026
• End Date: 09/25/2026
• 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 THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK are seeking an AmeriCorps service member to assist with the replacement of Sugarland Visitor Center’s large HVAC system and the day-to-day operations of the park’s water/wastewater plant.

This support will include learning and implementing all the fundamentals of installing a commercial HVAC system. The service member will also help support plumbing projects and the operation of the wastewater plant and the water well systems that provide water for small public water systems within the park.

Description of Duties:

• Member will work alongside HVAC tech and assist with new HVAC installation.
• Member will observe contractors completing work on water and wastewater projects and be included in weekly meeting updates.
• Assist in Technical review of Water/Wastewater components of this project.
• Collect water samples and perform water testing in accordance with Standard Methods and State Requirements.
• Conduct routine system checks and monitor chlorine residuals.
• Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes.
• Assist with plumbing rehabilitation of the campground’s comfort station.
• Complete hard copy and electronic paperwork, forms, and data-entry; compile and review information and create draft reports.
• Job shadow other employees and work groups to gain exposure to other career paths and facets of park operations.
• Prepare documents and reports using tablets, GIS, data management and word processing software.

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 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

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 staff and gain site specific training.

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
• No Park Housing Provided
• Loan forbearance
• Interest Payments

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:

Ashley Perry

Work Lead Utilities Branch

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

ashley_perry@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.