RRNCA Park Ranger Mini Announcement for Youth Projects.doc

Office: Red Rock/Sloan Field Office Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: L23AS00144 Project Submission Dates and Times: April 24, 2023, 5:00pm ET

Project Title: Red Rock/Sloan Field Office Internship Opportunity Maximum Available Funding in FY23: $200,000 BLM has determined $600 weekly stipends equal to $15.00 per hour is reasonable. Stipends above this amount must be justified in the budget narrative.

Project Background Information: The proposed project is designed to facilitate the Red Rock/Sloan Field Office to be in compliance with the Federal Electronic Records Modernization Initiative (FERMI). This year we have the necessary BLM support to conduct this required project. Besides digitizing and archiving historical photographs and documents, this internship will provide an opportunity to work on projects mandated by our Resource Management Plan (RMP). Additionally, there is opportunity for interpretation and education planning and Designated Trail Maintenance projects meet our fiscal year project goals by responsibly managing our National Conservation Lands using data, science, education, and best management practices to balance conservation, community, recreation opportunities, and Tribal co-stewardship. Our goal is to conserve and restore our National Conservation Lands for current and future generations. These particular projects will provide opportunities for diversity and inclusion candidates to complete meaningful projects on public land.

Project Objective: BLM, Red Rock/Sloan Field Office has an opportunity to introduce youth to cultural and natural resource-based careers in the BLM through participation in multiple Park Ranger projects. One project includes learning and implementing archaeologically specific archiving procedures. Other projects provide hands-on experience with the use of field tools and equipment, trail maintenance, restoration techniques, GPS-mapping, teamwork, communication skills. Another project includes developing interpretation and education materials, events, and presentations about various National Conservation Lands topics. The Field Office has staff working on these projects, who will be available to mentor the interns. Red Rock/Sloan staff will be able to interpret cultural and natural aspects of Red Rock and Sloan National Conservation Area, assist in various curriculum and product development, and provide oversight of field operations.

Work Schedule: Generally four 10-hour days. Weekends may be required, especially for interperative work.

Qualification Requirements: This opportunity is suitable for youth interested in, and with the right attitude for outdoor work in a remote location.

Housing: Agency cannot provide housing but may be able to assist in locating appropriate clean housing.

Vehicle Needs: The Field Office will provide a 4WD vehicle as needed for work assignments. Interns are responsible for transportation to the duty station.

Other Project Considerations:

Training Requirements: Basice first aid, valid drivers liscense, field safety.

Travel: The duty station is located the Red Rock Canyon NCA Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89161.

Duties: Data entery, scanning, filing, and digitally storing historical archieves, planning interperative and educational martials, trail maintenance (light and heavy) including various trail building and restoration techniques on various linear disturbances, and sign/wayfinding installation. Additional duties involve reporting and making suggestions and recommendations to management.

BLM’s Involvement: There will be substantial BLM programmatic involvement by BLM professionals that will work daily side by side with the recipient. BLM will provide project orientation and hands-on training. BLM will have the right to intervene by modifying the project management plan, if the project is not staying on schedule, technical issues arise, etc. In addition, BLM and the recipient will meet weekly to discuss progress and track project outcomes; review any training needs; and then make a decision what direction to take in finalizing project or move to the next phase.

BLM Program Contact:

Field PO Name: Braydon Gaard

Field PO Phone Number: (702) 515-5370

Field PO Email: bgaard@blm.gov

Applicants are encouraged to refer to the full program announcement number L23AC00144 posted on Grants.gov for all program requirements and applicable terms and conditions. Recipients selected for awards will be required to adhere to those requirements should an award be made.

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