Maintenance
Other
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000dfc8AAA/immediate-opening-moapa-valley-nwr-visitor-hostmaintenance-volunteer
DATES: 9/1/2022 – 11/30/2022
LOCATION:
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge
C/O Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Volunteers needed for September -November slot. When applying please provide contact information on three references. Two references should be professional. If applying as a couple, please provide both applicant names.
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1979 to protect the endangered Moapa Dace. This small desert fish was present on the very first Endangered Species list and Moapa Valley was the first refuge ever set aside specifically for a fish. The refuge features a viewing window built right into the stream so that visitors can see the Moapa dace in its natural habitat. Since there is no visitor center on site, the Moapa volunteer is the main point-of-contact for visitors. To learn more about the refuge go to www.fws.gov/refuge/moapavalley. There is also a film about the refuge https://vimeo.com/86786561.
Moapa Valley NWR seeks volunteers available to open a small National Wildlife Refuge to the public on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and an occasional weekday. As the resident host you provide orientation and interpretation and answer visitor questions. You would cover topics regarding the refuge, local natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and regulations, recreational opportunities, and area services. You would also assist staff with operations and maintenance of facilities, including cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash containers, ensuring refuge is free of litter, invasive species removal, and other more complex maintenance projects within your abilities. You may also be asked to help with special events both on- and off-site. Moapa Valley refuge staff and volunteers work closely with staff and volunteers from the nearby Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
RV or motor home utility hook-ups for electric, water, propane, and sewage are provided. The commitment requires a minimum 28 hours/week of volunteering per resident. We are currently accepting applications for September 2022 – January 2023 and February 2023 – May 2023 (dates are flexible).
The refuge is located about an hour north of Las Vegas, NV. Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Great Basin, and Death Valley National Parks are all about a half day’s drive away.
DUTIES
· Provide interpretation and orientation to visitors.
· On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, open main gate at sunrise. Close main gate at sunset.
· From 9:00 – 5:00, be available at or around the parking lot area to meet and interact with visitors.
· In a professional and friendly manner, engage visitors using appropriate interpretive techniques to deepen their personal connection to the refuge
· Provide brochures, maps and details about refuge including recreational opportunities, safety issues, rules and regulations, facilities, programs, points of interest, natural resources and local services.
· Volunteer may be asked to assist with educational programs or outreach events during or outside of normal public hours.
· General property maintenance such as custodial upkeep of refuge buildings, restrooms, and grounds.
· Pruning or removal of vegetation and maintenance of associated sprinkler system.
· Maintenance of various trails.
· Volunteers are required to wear provided uniform when in public contact.
· May perform a variety of other duties.
· Volunteers each must work a minimum of 28 hours per week in exchange for RV space and hookup utilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Willing to work 28 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
· Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
· Must wear USFWS volunteer uniform
· Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
· Valid driver’s license
SKILLS
Carpentry
Drivers License
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Office/Clerical
Public Speaking
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moapa NWR is located in the Mojave desert. This position is primarily based outdoors conducting visitor contacts and performing maintenance and habitat improvement projects. RV or motor home utility hook-ups for electric, water, and sewage are available. Propane is also provided.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Equipment operation
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes