Description:
Schedule: Monday - Thursday - 7:00 - 5:30 (:30 lunch)
Workload:
Field Work – 95%
Office Work – 5%
Dates: 04-26-2021 - 09-03-2021
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Location: Cedar City
Overview:
THIS INTERNSHIP IS BASED AT THE CEDAR CITY FIELD OFFICE – BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
The BLM Cedar City Field Office is responsible for the management of 2.1 million acres in southwest Utah. The renewable resources division of the field office is responsible for the administration of the range, wildlife and fisheries, soil, water and air, forestry, sensitive plants, and wild horse and burro programs. The diversity of resources and issues surrounding them provide many opportunities for interdisciplinary and inter-agency projects. Recent projects stretch across many disciplines, including the development of grazing management systems, fuel treatments, Range Improvement Projects, Emergency Stabilization, and Rehabilitation and invasive species control.
Position Responsibilities:
The BLM Cedar City Field Office (CCFO) has 1 - 2 Range Technician (Noxious Weeds) Internship positions available for the 2021 summer field season. The focus will be directed primarily towards the eradication of noxious weeds throughout the Field Office (Summer 2021 – (April - September)). Extensive experience will be gained in noxious weed identification, mapping and eradication.
Noxious Weeds (May 1st – August 31st)
Noxious Weed Identification
Noxious Weed Mapping (GPS Unit)
Noxious Weed Eradication (Chemical and Hand Tools)
Noxious Weed Chemical Calibration
Required to have a Pesticide Applicators License
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs (i.e. backpack sprayer).
Work Load:
Field Work – 95%
Office Work – 5%
Qualifications:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in an outdoor setting
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Applicants who possess these skills and who are pursuing a degree in fields related to Range, Natural Resources, Agriculture or Wildlife Biology will be given the greatest consideration. ALL IIC INTERNSHIPS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TIED TO THE EARNING OF AN ACADEMIC CREDIT. Credits can be departmental internships, cooperative education, practicums, assignments, research, certificate program, etc.