Description:
Overview
Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists, performing a variety of duties related to monitoring range conditions and utilization. Their tasks include supervising range use through permits, investigating unauthorized use, inspecting and maintaining existing range improvement projects, as well as managing and inventorying weeds. The work is typically performed outdoors in rugged terrain and various weather conditions. Individuals should be capable of working independently or as part of a team, during morning hours and throughout the day. Some positions may require overnight camping for several days at a time, as well as limited weekend work. Depending on the location, government housing may or may not be provided. Some locations are in rural areas with limited available services.
Schedule:Mon-Thur.
Housing: No Housing Available.
Estimated START Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Estimated END Date: Friday, August 29, 2025.
Agency: United States Forest Service.
Responsibilities
This position requires range management, grazing compliance and administration, noxious weed treatment and inventory and vegetative monitoring. With training provided, line intercept, point intercept, gap intercept and key forage plant utilization will be conducted. Intern will assist Rangeland Specialist, provide stock care and feeding (in some positions), and stock wrangling and packing (in some positions). Office work associated with data gathering is also required.
Qualifications:
- Utah State Pesticide Applicator License. Can be completed within first 2 weeks.
- Experience with driving 4X4 vehicles, trailer towing and UTVs.
- Candidate must have the ability and willingness to work alone in remote locations and various environments.
- Must have a current state issued driver license and be able to demonstrate safe driving skills to obtain federal driver’s license.
- Experience and/or ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles in mountainous terrain.
- Experience and/or ability to identify plant species common to southern Utah/northern Arizona and to describe environmental characteristics concerning rangeland plants and soils.
- Have a basic knowledge of fence construction techniques.
- Willingness to assist weed technician with chemical and mechanical treatment of weeds.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions that can range from mild to extreme.
- Position may require walking/hiking on uneven terrain and some strenuous work.
- Some experience in one of all of the following is helpful but not necessary to apply for the internship: Natural resource management, biology, physical science, or botany.