Environmental Field Intern – Mapping & Monitoring

The Falkirk Mining Company; Underwood (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K & Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Intern Fees Paid (approval required)

Housing Stipend

Job summary

The Falkirk Mining Company in Iowa - Underwood is offering an internship for Environmental Science, Wildlife, or Biology students. The 3- or 8-month programs provide exposure to field and office tasks at a surface coal mine, with duties spanning vegetation mapping, wildlife monitoring, water sampling, and AutoCAD map production.

Participants must be enrolled in an accredited program, have a valid driver's license, and be able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited engineering/surveying program
• Completed a portion of college in the associated field of study
• Applicants need to have a valid driver's license
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Steel-toed Shoes

Responsibilities

• Vegetation assessment and mapping on reclaimed wetlands and shelterbelts.
• Wildlife monitoring on pre-mine and post-mine areas. Compile written and tabular data monitoring reports as required by state and federal wildlife agencies.
• Ground/Surface Water Monitoring - assist with recording levels and sampling water from several ground/surface water monitoring sites located within the vicinity of the mine.
• Assist the survey crew with fieldwork and office computations.
• Working with various forms of mine data to produce reports or studies.
• Soil Sampling and Probing - assist mine site employees with on-going soil probing and collection of soil samples.
• Produce and modify mine site maps with the use of computer program AutoCAD.
• Escort contractor around mine site to spray noxious weeds.
• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outdoor work ability

Steel-toed Shoes

Education

Engineering/Surveying program (enrolled)

Partial college completion in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Falkirk Mining Company in Iowa - Underwood is offering an internship for Environmental Science, Wildlife, or Biology students. The 3- or 8-month programs provide exposure to field and office tasks at a surface coal mine, with duties spanning vegetation mapping, wildlife monitoring, water sampling, and AutoCAD map production.

Participants must be enrolled in an accredited program, have a valid driver's license, and be able to work outdoors in varying weather.