Description:
Schedule: flexible.
Dates: 05-09-2022 - 08-19-2022
Agency: National Park Service
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Overview:
- This position provides assistance in botanical surveys, vegetation monitoring and regeneration using specialized techniques.
- In addition, the intern will assist in data management within the specific agency’s database system.
- The position may also assist with noxious weed treatments.
- Position may also work with archaeologists and recreation staff to identify emerging plants within recent burn areas.
- Job will require use of GPS units to collect data.
- Fieldwork may require some hiking on uneven terrain and some strenuous physical activities.
- Training is provided. In some locations, positions may require overnight camping and limited weekend work.
Position Responsibilities:
- This position requires the ability to work independently or in a team environment while taking direction and training from a supervisor.
- The ability to manage and input data into a federal database system.
Qualifications:
- This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting while also being capable of working independently on assignments with minimal supervision.
- It requires basic computer skills, the willingness to work outdoors in a variety of locations, and is capable of hiking across uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions carrying a field pack, water, and personal supplies.
- Candidate must have a current state-issued driver license and be able to demonstrate safe driving skills to obtain a federal driver license, and requires experience and/or the ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles in rough or mountainous terrain.
- Position requires the ability to identify plant species common to southern Utah/northern Arizona (on-the-job training will be provided), and a willingness to assist weed technicians with chemical and mechanical treatment of weeds.
- Some knowledge of Utah plant identification is desired but not required to apply.