Intern - Habitat Management (Summer)

State of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of South Dakota invites applications for the Habitat Management Intern position for the Summer session (May - August) in Rapid City, SD. This paid internship provides hands-on work learning habitat management techniques while attending class-style seminars and gaining field experience.

Interns must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student for the upcoming or immediately preceding semester, have a valid driver's license, and be willing to perform strenuous outdoor work with

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to habitat program staff in Region 1 to aid in developing, improving and maintaining habitat for wildlife species and increased hunter and recreation opportunities on state-owned and managed property.
• Travel across the western half of the state; occasional overnight stays; assist with fieldwork and project leadership as needed.

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August) Position Title: Habitat Management Intern

Hiring Manager: Tyrel Schmelz

Agency: Department of Game, Fish & Parks

Location: Rapid City, SD

Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr

• APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description

Provide technical assistance to habitat program staff in Region 1 to aid in developing, improving and maintaining habitat for the enhancement of wildlife species and increased hunter and recreation opportunities on state-owned and managed property. This intern position will be provided the opportunity to learn key habitat management techniques through "classroom-style" seminars as well as on the ground activities. These duties and seminar topics represent critical parts of an effective habitat management program.

Additional responsibility as project lead may be given based on intern's abilities and skills. This position's duty area covers the western half of the state, so extensive travel may be necessary, occasionally with overnight stays. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and be willing to work outdoors in extreme and variable weather conditions. Upon employment, intern must obtain a SD Commercial Applicator's license in categories G, 1A, 7 and 12. Training in the safe use of ATV/UTVs will be provided.

Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

• Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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