Deadline: Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: United States Fish and Wildlife Service Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Regional/Multiple Location Detail: various National Wildlife Refuges in the Southeast region Job Description: Positions will be located on various National Wildlife Refuges in the Southeast region. Potential Refuge locations may include (but not limited to): Carolina Sandhills NWR in McBee, SC; St. Marks NWR in St. Marks, FL; Okeefenokee NWR in Folkston, GA; Piedmont NWR in Round Oak, GA; Lower Suwanee NWR in Chiefland, FL; Noxubee NWR near Starkville, MS; and, Clarks River in Kentucky. Primary duties include collecting baseline forest habitat data, cruising & marking timber to enhance wildlife habitat, and assisting with timber sale administration. Other duties may involve invasive plant control and monitoring of wildlife and habitat responses to various forest management treatments. A wide variety of wildlife management activities may also be incorporated depending upon refuge needs and objectives Qualifications: Preferred applicants are forestry students enrolled in school (undergraduate, graduate program or recent graduates) or recent graduates. Preference may be given to students having basic dendrology, forest mensuration and silvicultural knowledge or experience. Wildlife students with an interest and understanding of forest ecology and management are also encouraged to apply. Miscellaneous: Approximate duration will be from mid-May – mid August. Start day may be flexible to accommodate students needing to complete the May forestry camp before beginning work. Flexibility exists for spring or fall internships if students are not in class. Positions are full-time temporary requiring 40-hours work per week. Students wishing to receive internship credit may need to complete an internship agreement or practicum agreement and enroll in the appropriate course. Salary: Up to $15/hr, depending upon education and experience Refuge Housing (typically shared bunkhouse space) is frequently available and usually provided at no cost to the intern. How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume and references to: Haven_Barnhill@fws.gov
