Idaho Conservation Corps

Individual Placement

Bureau of Land Management

Upper Snake Field Office

Idaho Falls District- 16 weeks

Position Title: Natural Resource Conservation Individual Placements

Position Summary:

The Bureau of Land Management-Upper Snake Field Office (BLM-USFO) is recruiting up to 4 members to assist with natural resource conservation work on public lands in Eastern Idaho for up to 16 weeks beginning between May 4 to June 1, 2026, with a minimum commitment through July 31, ideal end date mid- August. Individual Placements will be integral to Field Office natural resource conservation and restoration activities. Individual Placements will assist with on the ground conservation and restoration activities, noxious weed control, vegetation monitoring, and other Field Office activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

• Noxious Weed Control and Inventory- Control of noxious weeds through mechanical and chemical methods to protect and improve public lands and restoration project area. Noxious weed control will include use of backpack sprayers, UTV's, and other control equipment. Inventory of noxious weeds will follow standard protocols (60%).
• Implementation of Conservation Actions- Assist with the implementation of Conservation Actions to improve and restore public lands for wildlife and public use. Work may include, but not limited to, Juniper Removal; Seedling Plantings; Fence Removal, Maintenance, and Construction; and Construction and Maintenance of Beaver Dam Analogs and other Low-Tech Process Based Restoration Efforts (20%).
• Vegetation Monitoring. Assist in vegetation monitoring efforts to document pre and post Conservation Action implementation to determine action effectiveness and assist with adaptive management. Monitoring efforts will include line-point intercept, fixed plot diversity measurements, and other standard methods (10%).
• Assist in Field Office Activities- Assist other Field Office programs such as fuels, fire rehabilitation, fisheries, rangelands, recreation, weeds, and wildlife with ongoing programs and projects (5%).
• Miscellaneous Job Duties- Office work, Training (5%).

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Basic First Aid and CPR (BLM Training provided)
• Defensive Driving (BLM Training provided)
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to identify plants common to the Snake River Plain and Middle Rockies Region to the species level
• Ability to safely operate a four-wheel drive vehicle, such as a ½ ton pickup, on two-track or other low maintenance roads
• Ability to navigate to remote work sites
• Ability to work in the field in a wide range of weather conditions
• Ability to follow instruction with limited direct supervision following training
• Personal transportation

Duty Location:

Duties are performed primarily within lands administered by the Upper Snake Field Office in eastern Idaho, the largest Field Office in the Idaho Falls District stretching from Craters of the Moon National Monument to the West; to Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks on the Wyoming Border to the East; and the Montana Border to the North. Work will focus on projects in the South Fork and the Henry's Fork of the Snake River with additional work occurring throughout the Field Office. Summer in the Upper Snake Field Office provides for extensive recreation opportunities including, fishing world famous rivers, and hiking and camping in nearby mountains, forests and National Parks. The office is located in Idaho Falls, ID a community of over 70,000. Idaho Falls has all the necessary amenities including a well-served airport. Short term rentals are available in the Idaho Falls area and in nearby Rexburg.

Terms of Employment:

Individual Placement will complete the 16-week program starting May/ June through July/ August 2026. The Individual Placement will average 40 hours of labor per week, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 5:30pm. Over 80% of work will be performed in the field with the remainder in an office setting. Individual Placements are responsible for providing their own housing, personal transportation, and food. Housing funding may be available.

Program Benefits:

Individual Placements will earn $10,240 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 16-week program (640 hours). The living allowance is taxable. Upon successful completion of the term, Individual Placement could be eligible to receive a hiring authority within the federal service.

Application Instructions

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Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: May 4- Mid- August 2026

Length of Term: 16 weeks (640 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "BLM Upper Snake River Field Office Natural Resource Conservation Individual Placements" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org, 208-593-7622.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).