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Position Title:OSMRE AmeriCorps Member with WV Dept. of Environmental Protection

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: WV Dept. of Environmental Protection
22288 Northwestern Turnpike, Romney, WV 26757

Terms of Service:10 weeks

• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 12/04/2026
• Application Deadline: 08/24/2026
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 Hours
  

Stewards Individual Placements
Stewards Individual Placements, a division of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to build institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health.

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). Established in 1977 under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), OSMRE's primary mission is to ensure that coal mining activities are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining operations. The office provides oversight and assistance to state and tribal regulatory programs, promotes reclamation of abandoned mine lands, and supports research and training to improve reclamation techniques. OSMRE is committed to balancing the nation's need for coal as an energy source with the need to protect and restore the environment.

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
The mission of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is to promote a healthy environment. Within the WVDEP, the Watershed Improvement Branch supports watershed organizations and communities as they implement water quality improvement projects.

The West Virginia Stream Partners Program works to support local watershed associations and protect the state's extensive network of streams and rivers through community-driven conservation. In partnership with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), we provide technical assistance, funding support, and capacity-building to strengthen over 30 watershed organizations across the state. Our work centers on improving water quality, restoring habitat, and enhancing the communities connected to these waterways.

Position Role
Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with WVDEP, is seeking candidates to fill the Stream Partners of the Potomac Basin position, an AmeriCorps service position. This role will support a local watershed association by coordinating volunteers, developing partnerships, and assisting with projects focused on restoration, education, recreation, and community revitalization. Responsibilities include developing resources to plan events, identifying funding and resource opportunities, and helping integrate watershed efforts more deeply into the community.

The Stream Partners of the Potomac Basin service member will work in watersheds and with communities to protect and improve water quality. Abrams Creek, a tributary of the North Branch of the Potomac River, has been impacted by acid mine drainage (AMD). Successful AMD remediation projects have been completed by WVDEP Abandoned Mine Land Section and partners on Abrams Run. Meadow Branch of Sleepy Creek has historic mining and deposits. The site is now protected by the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area. The Sleepy Creek watershed is impacted by bacteria pollution. Multiple brownfields sites and successful brownfield projects exist in the eastern panhandle/Potomac Basin watershed of WV. The Marlowe Solar Site, developed on former coal ash landfill, is one example. This AmeriCorps member will support watershed groups in the Potomac basin of WV that work to improve and protect water quality in the region.
Description of Duties:
To achieve the goals of this position, the AmeriCorps Member will:

• Attend outreach and education events on behalf of WVDEP and watershed association partners to support watershed awareness in the region

o Attend watershed association monthly board meetings to plan for education & outreach in the community

o Attend watershed association outreach and education events and present on watershed topics

• Support local watershed groups by assisting with water quality monitoring and data analysis

o Participate in regular water quality monitoring with the watershed group

o Upload sample data to relevant databases, such as the WV Data Explorer

• Create educational content related to watersheds, water quality, acid mine drainage (AMD), mining history, and successful remediation projects

o Educational content may include ArcGIS StoryMaps, Canva materials, and Google applications

o Support the watershed group in creating digital and print content to support watershed education, including topics on AMD and remediation

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the term
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Able to commit to 10 weeks of service
• Has the ability to drive, with an insurable driving history
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with the Save Our Streams water monitoring protocol, water quality monitoring, ProjectWET curriculum, degree in a natural or physical science or education, previous experience volunteering with a watershed organization

Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday - Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
• OSMRE Members are part of a cohort and meet virtually online on a bi-weekly basis; the OSMRE cohort space is established for OSMRE Members to collaborate and support one another on various projects, while also discussing various personal and professional development topics

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
• Orientations/trainings on educational programs such as WV Save Our Streams water quality monitoring, ProjectWET, ProjectWILD, and ProjectLearning Tree
• Orientation/ training in the water monitoring protocol and databases used by the watershed group
• Training/orientation on DEP safety policies and procedures
• Defensive Driving training
• Safe workplace conditions training

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1565.08 pre-tax
• Stipend of $800 per week, pre-tax ($700 Living Allowance + $100 Additional Benefit)
• $1000 Relocation Benefit ($500 issued at start of term, $500 issued upon successful completion at end of term)
• Access to all member and alumni benefits of Conservation Legacy
• Opportunity to make a HUGE impact on your community
• Service opportunities can help propel your career forward with intentional experience and professional connections
• OSMRE Members have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other OSMRE Members in the bi-weekly virtual OSMRE Cohort space

Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Application, Resume and Cover Letter:
To apply, please click on the green "apply" button in the top right corner of the page. In addition to uploading your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter. In your cover letter, please note your interest and qualifications in the position.

Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:
Susie Schroer
Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator
sschroer@conservationlegacy.org
970-317-9131

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.