Public Lands Transportation Fellows Program - National Wildlife Refuge System

Description

Are you (or do you know) a recent graduate who loves parks and public lands? Someone passionate about preserving valuable resources and enhancing the visitor experience? Someone looking for a hands-on, unique experience to make an impact? Then this is the right fit for you!

The Public Lands Transportation Fellows program provides a unique opportunity for career development and public service working directly with staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) on key visitor transportation issues.

Apply now for our open positions at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Marion, IL; Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Ridgefield, WA; and a NPS Midwest Region Climate Fellow in either Omaha, NE or Lakewood, CO.

To accelerate the hiring process, we have removed some of our typical application requirements (like a letter of reference). Submit your application soon…we will begin reviewing applications on Wednesday May 31, 2023!

Learn more here: https://westerntransportationinstitute.org/professional-development/public-lands-transportation-fellows/transportation-fellows-application/ 

Application Process

Applications will begin being reviewed on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. 

For applications to be eligible, they MUST be sent to Jaime.sullivan2@montana.edu and include the following items:

• Completed employment application (download here)
• Resume
• Candidate statement that addresses the following in 1500 words or less:
  • interest in the program and preferred assignment(s)
  • interest in contributing to the Federal Lands and general understanding of federal land management and/or public service
  • ability to adapt to new situations and people
  • experience with GIS and/or data management
  • experience working with budgets, creating reports, summarizing technical information, writing grant applications, and/or coordinating with multiple partners on one project
  • relevant experience / knowledge / skills – do not be afraid to include something that does not seem to be “transportation” related as these other skills and experiences are often what makes applicants stand out
• Writing and/or graphics communication sample
  • Writing sample – the purpose of this submittal is to show us your technical writing skills
  • Graphics communication sample – the purpose of this submittal is to show us your GIS skills, graphical skills, and/or marketing skills

Anticipated Timeline

• May 17, 2023            Application process opens again
• May 31, 2023            Applications will begin being reviewed. Will remain open on rolling basis until positions are filled.
• June 2023                 USFWS and NPS committees review applications
• June-July 2023        Conduct interviews and reference checks
• July-August 2023    Offer positions, conduct background checks, and complete hiring paperwork
• July-August 2023    Start dates TBD

* Please note that job offers will be made contingent on funding appropriations and qualified applicants.