Intern - Wildlife Habitat Management (Summer)

State of South Dakota; Mobridge (SD); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of South Dakota invites applications for a Wildlife Habitat Management Intern in Mobridge, SD for the Summer session (May–August). You will work with habitat staff to develop, maintain, and improve wildlife habitat on game production areas, gaining hands-on experience in game management and access to walk-In and CREP hunting areas.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students with coursework in range management or related fields; juniors/seniors from SD institutions are preferred.

Formación

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, South Dakota residents, and students of SD institutions.
• Must have a valid driver�s license; pass pest certification and ATV/UTV safety courses.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain and improve wildlife habitat on game production areas in north central SD.
• Assist with GIS mapping, noxious weed control, boundary posting, pre/post-management vegetation monitoring and data entry/analysis.

Conocimientos

Habitat management

GIS awareness

Wildlife surveys

Educación

Enrolled college/university student

Herramientas

GIS experience

ATV/UTV safety

CDL beneficial

Pesticide license beneficial

Descripción del empleo

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Wildlife Habitat Management Intern

Hiring Manager: Kevin Hoffmann

Agency: Department of Game Fish Parks

Location: Mobridge, SD

Minimum Salary: $19.09 hourly

• 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

This intern position will work along with the habitat staff to develop, maintain and improve wildlife habitat on game production areas in north central South Dakota. Internships will be provided experience in the management of Game, Fish and Parks game production areas. They will also help facilitate access to walk-In and CREP hunting areas. They will attend and give input in land management meetings and perform habitat management practices. Duties will include GIS Mapping, noxious weed control, boundary posting, pre/post-management vegetation monitoring, and noxious weed data entry/analysis. Other duties as assigned will include assisting with wildlife and fisheries population surveys, radio telemetry, predator trapping and working with local conservation officers. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to pass agricultural pest certification and ATV/UTV safety courses.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience With

Coursework or experience in range management, prescribed fires, vehicle repair, or welding is desirable. Additional qualifications such as ATV certification, a CDL, GIS experience, or a South Dakota Pesticide Applicator License are beneficial but not required.

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.*South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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“An Equal Opportunity Employer”