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Park Ranger Individual Placement

BLM, Rio Puerco Field Office

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-1 years

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

Posted

3h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This Park Ranger Individual Placement works with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Rio Puerco Field Office, focusing on recreation, visitor services, youth, and interpretation programs. Responsibilities include trail maintenance, site improvements, data collection, and supporting recreation management and educational programs.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC), in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office, is seeking an AmeriCorps Individual Placement to support recreation, conservation, and public lands management across approximately 860,000 acres of BLM-managed land. This position provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development in recreation management, trail maintenance, visitor services, conservation, and public land stewardship while networking with federal land management professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Construct, maintain, and restore multi-use trails using hand tools and crosscut saws.

  • Build trail features, install signage, inspect completed trails, and maintain trailheads.

  • Support recreation site development, campground and facility maintenance, and visitor services.

  • Assist with wildfire and flood restoration, recreation planning, and interpretive programs.

  • Collect field data, conduct monitoring and surveys, and prepare reports.

  • Track project accomplishments, including trail mileage and land improvements.

  • Assist with administrative tasks such as reporting, filing, invoicing, and project documentation.

  • Work alongside BLM specialists in wildlife, forestry, range, and other resource management programs.

  • Participate in grants, budgeting, recreation planning, and professional development opportunities.

Position Details

  • Position Type: Seasonal, Full-time AmeriCorps

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

  • Location: Rio Puerco Field Office, Albuquerque, NM

  • Term: 450-hour AmeriCorps service term

  • Compensation: Biweekly stipend of $1,440 (approx. $18/hour)

  • Education Award: AmeriCorps Segal Education Award ($1,922.70) upon successful completion

Benefits

  • Free healthcare coverage

  • Paid holidays and 4 paid not-scheduled days

  • AmeriCorps Segal Education Award

  • Student loan forbearance and interest benefits (eligible loans)

  • Public Lands Hiring Authority status

  • Childcare assistance for eligible members

  • Ongoing mentorship, life skills training, and professional development

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be 18–30 years old at the start of service.

  • Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.

  • Pass required background checks and fingerprint screening.

  • Hold a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

  • Have a high school diploma/GED (or obtain one before using the education award).

  • Be able to complete the full service term.

  • Be capable of performing physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varied terrain and weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with trail construction and maintenance.

  • Background in conservation, landscaping, agriculture, or related outdoor work.

  • Chainsaw or crosscut saw experience (preferred but not required).

  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

  • Volunteer coordination or public engagement experience.

  • Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Conservation, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

About Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit organization that empowers young adults through conservation service, workforce development, and leadership opportunities. Through partnerships with public land agencies, RMYC provides meaningful career experience while helping protect and restore America's public lands.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Trail Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Data Collection • 1+ yrs
Recreation Management • 1+ yrs
Interpretation • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Organizational Skills • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-1 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

Team size

Growing team

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. They inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities through training and service.

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Park Ranger Individual Placement

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesFull Time