Description:
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
Housing: No Housing Available
Dates: 05-01-2023 - 08-31-2023
Agency: National Park Service
Location:
St George
Overview:
This position conducts botanical surveys and vegetation monitoring using specialized techniques. In addition, the intern will assist in data management within the specific agency’s database system. Position may also work with archaeology, range and recreation staff on other projects. Training for field and data entry techniques will be provided. Camping gear, field transportation and field equipment is provided.
Responsibilities:
This position requires the ability to work independently or in a team environment while taking direction and training from a supervisor. Job will require use of GPS units to collect data. Field work may require some hiking on uneven terrain and some strenuous physical activities. Overnight camping will be required.
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
- Basic computer skills, the willingness to work outdoors in a variety of locations, and being capable of hiking across uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions carrying a field pack, water, and personal supplies
- The ability to identify plant species common to southern Utah/northern Arizona (on-the-job training will be provided)
- Travel on the Monument for up to 4 days at a time
Lodging on these trips varies from cabins to camping in tents. Candidate must have a current state issued driver license and be able to demonstrate safe driving skills to obtain federal driver license and requires experience and/or the ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles in rough or mountainous terrain. Candidate must pass a federal background check.