Employer American Conservation Experience (ACE)/US Fish & Wildlife Service Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Primary Duties: Support the Refuge Forester by gaining experience performing forestry tasks under the mentorship of the Refuge forester.Duties include: Conducting forest inventories, including GPS and GIS technology and the integrated application of forest management software; Collecting ecological and timber-related forest metrics to develop timber-harvest prescriptions, including volumetric measures required for harvest accountability; Marking timber, harvest planning, monitoring and evaluation.Other duties may include: Maintaining vehicles and equipment in working order; Assisting with recreation events such as a Kids Fishing Day and tour groups; Conducting Bobwhite Quail whistling cock surveys; Mourning dove trapping and banding; and Additional opportunities at the Pee Dee NWR near Wadesboro, NC. Qualifications:Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contractsWilling and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history check.Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation. Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service AgreementTo learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: McBee, South Carolina Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Salary: $600/week Job Benefits: Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please see the ACE website for more information on PLC eligibility. Housing: ACE members will be provided FWS housing at no cost for the duration of the term.Gear Reimbursement: ACE members will have up to $100 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position includes boots/outerwear and must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase. Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. The position may offer ATV/UTV training by USFWS.How to apply:Apply online at the link to full job posting below! Application Deadline: Mon, 07/20/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1304537
